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REFERENCE
INFORMATION
Leaving the vehicle unused for
long periods
If the vehicle is to be left unused for more than
30 days, carry out certain operations to keep it in
good condition and maintain a high level of service.
Leaving the vehicle unused for less than
12 months
Park the vehicle in a well ventilated area, free of
humidity and protected from atmospheric agents.
Make sure the environmental temperature in the area
does not fall below -10 °C.
Clean the vehicle thoroughly. Remove all traces of rust
or corrosion. Touch up the paint layer in the areas
concerned.
Change the engine oil and the filter if the oil is more
than 12 months old or after 300 hours of service after
the last change.
Charge the batteries. Check the level of electrolyte
before and after charging. Disconnect the negative
pole after the charging.
Check the liquid level and top up if necessary.
Check the pressure in the AdBlue circuit pressure
accumulator.
Drain water from the fuel prefilter with water/fuel
separator.
Close the drainage tube and the air intake in the filter
casing with rags soaked in oil.
Loosen the belt tensioner device in the transmission
belt. Do not dismantle the transmission belt
completely.
Reusing the vehicle
Clean the fuel tank. Refuel.
Replace the fuel prefilter and filter.
Check the coolant level. If topping up is necessary,
take a sample of the liquid and check the composition.
Add distilled water or pure liquid to adjust the
composition.
Check the battery charge. Charge if necessary. Check
the level of electrolyte before and after charging.
Again connect the negative pole to the batteries.
Check the electrical system to make sure it is working
correctly.
Check the condition of the transmission belt. Replace
if necessary. Restore the working of the belt tensioner
device.
Start up the engine and let it run for 15
–
30 minutes
at not more than 900 rpm. Keep the oil pressure,
water temperature and oil temperature indicators
under observation.
Check the oil level in the axles, in the wheel reduction
gears and in the gearbox.
Dismantling and disposal of the
vehicle
When the vehicle is out of service, the reference
standards will have changed. The procedures for
dismantling and scrapping the vehicle vary according
to the regulatory standards in force in the country in
which it is used.
For information regarding dismantling and scrapping
the vehicle, contact your dealer for updates regarding
the directives in force.
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