Cockshut 30 - Starting Engines That Have Been in Storage

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Operating Instructions for Cockshutt "30" Tractor
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(4) Let the engine cool off th en remove th e spark plugs and pour one tablespoonful of
S.A.E. 50 lubrication oil into each c
ylind er. Now turn engine over, 2 or 3 revolutions,
to evenly d
istr ibute th e oil ov er the cylinder walls. Then replace spark plugs.
(5) Remove valve housing cov
er and remove any rust found. Then flush valves, push rods,
and rocker arms , with S.A.E. 50 lubricating oil. Replace valve housing cover.
(6) Remove oil
filter elem ent and, after cleaning the filt er, replace with a new element.
(7) Plug the ends of the
breather pipe and exhaust pipe.
(8)
Drain fuel tank and carbur etor, and then clean out fuel strainer glass bowl.
NOTE: Gum formed in fuel tank lines and carbur etor while in storage may be dis-
solved with "Acetone" or a 50-50 mixture of alcohol and benzol.
STARTING ENGINES THAT HAVE BEEN IN STORAGE
Remove valve housing cover and flush valves and valve op erating mechanism with
a
mixture of one-half gasoline and one-half light lubricating oil.
Remove spark plugs and pour two tablespoonfuls of the same mixture into each
cylinder.
Crank engine rapidly until excess oil has been blown
out of spark plug holes. This
will also loosen
tight piston rings and wash gummy oil from valves and pistons.
Drain crankcase, flush out with kerosene and fill with lubricating oil as specified
in "Lubrication
Chart."
Check oil filter to see if the new element is installed.
Remove plugs from br eath er pipe and exhaust pipe.
After cleaning and s etting gaps install the spark plugs.
Close all THREE drain cocks in the cooling system and fill with clean water.
Fill fuel tank.
Clean air cleaner and refill the oil cup.
Install a fully charged
battery, making sure connections are cleaned, lightly greased
and tight.
Start the engine and let it operate slowly; check for sticking valves. If any, pour
a little kerosene on valve stem.
(l3) Replace valve housing cover.
CAUTION - Do
not accelerate engine rapidly or operate at a high speed immediately
after starting it.
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