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Preparation for storage
Preservation of lubrication and fuel systems for storage exceeding 8 months:
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Drain the oil from the engine and fill it with pre-
serving oil* to just over the MIN marking on the
dipstick.
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Connect the suction and return fuel lines to a
container filled with 1/3 preservation oil* and
2/3 diesel fuel.
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Bleed the fuel system.
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Start the engine and operate at a high idle
speed until approximately two liters have been
used. Shut off the engine and connect the nor-
mal fuel lines.
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Empty the preservation oil from the engine.
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Follow otherwise the instructions on the
previous page.
*Preservation oil is distributed by oil manufacturers.
Preparation for use after storage
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Remove any covers from the engine, air filter and
exhaust pipe.
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Fill the engine with the proper grade of lubricating
oil as needed. Mount a new oil filter if a filter
change was not performed in conjunction with the
preservation process.
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Mount a new fuel filter and purge the fuel system.
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Check the drive belt/s.
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Check the condition of the hoses and check-
tighten the hose clamps.
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Close the drain valves and replace any drain
plugs.
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Check the coolant levels. Add as needed.
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Connect the fully charged batteries.
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Start the engine and run until warm at a high idle
speed prior to apply load to the engine.
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Check that no leakage of oil, fuel or coolant
occurs.
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