73 AU103170 H5B
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. Drain the fuel tank.
5. Put approximately 1/2 U.S. gallon of diesel flushing oil
in the fuel tank. Run the engine until the exhaust
smoke is blue-white. Drain the flushing oil from the
fuel tank.
6. Put 15 ml (one tablespoon) of Shell Oil Company VPI
crystals in the fuel tank.
7. Move all hydraulic controls to release any pressure in
the hydraulic system.
8. Change the engine oil and oil filter.
9. Put a Do Not Operate tag on the key switch.
10. Loosen the drive belts.
11. Clean or replace the element for the air filter.
12. Cover all exposed hydraulic cylinder rods and control
valve spools with Astec Rust and Corrosion
Preventive.
13. 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. Check the engine oil level.
2. Check the hydraulic oil level.
3. Check the transmission oil level.
4. Lubricate the machine at all grease fittings.
5. Check the air pressure of all tires.
6. Tighten the drive belts.
7. Change the fuel filter.
8. Remove the Astec Rust and Corrosion Preventative
from the hydraulic cylinder rods and control valve
spools.
9. Fill the fuel tank.
10. Install the battery.
11. Remove the Do Not Operate tag
12. Start the engine. It is important that you use the
correct procedure. See Starting the Engine in this
manual for starting the engine.
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