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MACHINE STORAGE
Storage Preparation
If the machine is stored for more than 30 days, it is
recommended that the machine be parked inside a
building. If a building is not available, park the machine in
a dry area on wooden planks and cover the machine with
a waterproof covering. If necessary, block the wheels to
prevent the machine from rolling.
1. Wash the machine.
2. Lubricate all grease fittings.
3. Paint any areas where the paint has been damaged.
4. Change the engine oil and oil filters.
5. Remove the spark plugs.
6. Pour a tablespoon (5 - 10 cc) of clean engine oil into
the cylinders.
7. Operate the starter for 5 seconds to distribute the oil
in the cylinders.
8. Reinstall the spark plugs.
9. Drain the fuel tank.
10. Move all hydraulic controls to release any pressure in
the hydraulic system.
11. Put a Do Not Operate tag on the key switch.
12. Clean or replace the element for the air filter.
13. Cover all exposed hydraulic cylinder rods and control
valve spools with Astec Rust and Corrosion
Preventive.
14. Charge the battery. Remove the battery from the
machine and put the battery on a wooden pallet in a
cool dry area. If possible, keep the battery in a
building where the temperature is above freezing, 0°C
(32°F).
NOTE:
Check the battery periodically for the correct
electrolyte level. Test the electrolyte with a hydrometer.
When the hydrometer reading is near 1.215 charge the
battery.
Removal from Storage
DO NOT start the engine until all of the following steps
have been completed.
1. Fill the fuel tank with new fuel.
2. Check the hydraulic oil level.
3. Check the fluid levels of the trencher and wheel drive
planetaries.
4. Check the engine oil level.
5. Lubricate the machine at all grease fittings.
6. Remove the Astec Rust and Corrosion Preventative
from the hydraulic cylinder rods and control valve
spools.
7. Check the air pressure of all tires.
8. Install the batteries.
9. Remove the Do Not Operate tag
10. Start the engine. It is important that you use the
correct procedure. See Starting the Engine in this
manual for starting the engine.
11. If the cylinders were coated with oil during storage
preparation, the engine may smoke briefly at startup.
This is normal.
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