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9. LONG-TERM STORAGE
9.1 BEFORE STORAGE
When putting the machine in storage for more than one month, do as follows.
• After every part is washed and dried, the machine shall be housed in a dry building. Never leave it outdoors.
In case it is indispensable to leave it outdoors, park the machine on the flat ground and cover it with canvas etc.
• Completely fill the fuel tank, lubricate and change the oil before storage.
• Apply a thin coat of grease to metal surface of the hydraulic piston rods and the idler adjusting rods.
• Disconnect the negative terminals of the battery and cover it, or remove it from the machine and store it separately.
• If the temperature will go below 0
℃
, add anti-freeze to the cooling water.
When not using anti-freeze, drain all the cooling water, and put a "No coolant" sign in the operator's compartment.
9.2 PRECAUTIONS DURING STORAGE
If warming-up operation must be carried out inside a building, open the windows and doors to ensure good
ventilation and prevent gas poisoning.
• When the machine is in long-term storage, start the engine once a month and carry out the warming-up operation thoroughly.
In addition, move the machine for a short distance, and carry out the raise and lower operation thoroughly for the dump body.
If the cooling water has been drained from the machine, always fill with cooling water before starting the engine.
Before operating the dump body, wipe off the coat of grease from the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders.
9.3 PRECAUTIONS AFTER STORAGE
Carry out the following procedure when using the machine after long-term storage.
• Wipe off the coat of grease from the piston rods of the hydraulic cylinders.
• Remove the drain plugs from the hydraulic tank, fuel tank, engine oil pan, and travel motors, and drain the water.
• Drain the water from the engine oil filter, fuel filter, and hydraulic line filter.
• Carry out the checks before starting and warm up the machine thoroughly, then check all parts of the machine carefully.
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