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- Attach a clear notice to the engine with the date of preservation and
stating that the engine must not be started or cranked.
Batteries
Remove the batteries for maintenance charging in the charging station. (Does
not apply to batteries which, according to the manufacturer, are maintenance-
free). The same also applies to short periods of disuse, even if the engine is
not stored as above.
Taking out of storage
(action when the engine is taken into service)
- Remove plugs and tape from coolant connections, air intakes and
exhaust pipes.
- Fill the cooling system with coolant, see page 18.
- Check the oil level in the engine and top up with new oil.
- Crank the engine several revolutions with the injectors removed, oiling
the valve mechanism, pushrods and tappets with plenty of oil.
Important:
The engine must be cranked with the injectors removed so
that excess preservative oil can be forced out of the cylinders.
- Fit the injectors.
- Drain the fuel system’s main filter of preservative fuel.
- Bleed the fuel system.
- Wash off externally applied preservative oil using white spirit.
Winter storage
The fuel tank or tanks should be filled up during winter storage to reduce the
risk of condensate forming.
STORED
ENGINE
Date . . . . . . . . . . .
Must not be started or cranked.