Operation & Maintenance Manual
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LG968 /969Wheel Loader
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3.7 Long-Time Storage
3.7.1 Before Storage
When putting the machine in storage for a long time, be sure do as follows:
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After every part is washed and dried, house the machine in a dry building.
Never
leave it
outdoors.
If the machine must be outdoors, park it on well-drained concrete and cover it with canvas.
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Add lubricant grease and change hydraulic oil before storage.
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Apply a thin coat of grease to hydraulic piston rods.
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Disconnect the negative electrode of the battery and cover it, or remove it from the machine and
store it separately.
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If the ambient temperature is expected to drop down below 0
℃
, drain the coolant out (except the
one added with antifreeze). Please see “
3.5.3 Operation in Cold Weather
” in this chapter.
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Lower the bucket to the ground
,
set all control levers ( or handles) to
Neutral
position. Push
down the parking brake switch and lock the cab door.
3.7.2 During Storage
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!
WARNING
Open doors and windows to keep ventilation and exhaust poisonous
gas if the antirust is used in the house.
Start the machine once a month so that lubricant can be coated over the surface of movable parts and
other components surfaces, storage battery can be charged at the same time.
Wipe off the grease coated the hydraulic cylinder rods before work and operation.
3.7.3 After Storage
Do as follows after long-term storage of machine.
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Wipe off the grease coated the hydraulic cylinder rods.
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Add oil and grease to all the requisite positions.