STORING THE VEHICLE 16
AXH1157-UK (ENG) L3500 L4700 F7000 [FPT S3A] 133
16.1 - Long period of inactivity
If the vehicle must be stored for a long period of time
(over a week), certain precautions must be complied
with to protect it:
• Clean the vehicle.
• Lubricate all the greasers.
• Check the tires and inflate them to the
recommended pressure.
• Clean the fuel system and change the filter
cartridges.
• Store any equipment.
• Use the battery cut-off switch to deactivate the
electrical circuit.
• Realign and lower all the mobile parts of the
vehicle completely.
• Close and lock all the windows.
• Close and lock the door.
16.2 - Long period of inactivity
If the machine must be stored for a long period (more
than two months), certain precautions must be
complied with to protect it:
• Clean the vehicle.
• Touch up the paint where necessary to prevent
rust.
• Lubricate all the greasers.
• Check whether any parts are worn or damaged
and replace them, if necessary.
• Check the tires and inflate them to the
recommended pressure.
• Drain the oil from the engine and replace it with
new oil.
• Clean the fuel system and change the filter
cartridges.
• Empty the fuel tank as usual and fill it with ten
liters of special fuel for prolonged inactivity. Run
the engine for ten minutes so the new solution
can distribute evenly.
• Store any equipment.
• Use the battery cut-off switch to deactivate the
electrical circuit.
• Realign and lower all the mobile parts of the
vehicle completely.
• Apply a layer of light grease on the uncovered
rods of the hydraulic cylinders.
• Cover the exhaust opening.
• Close and lock all the windows.
• Close and lock the door.
16.3 - Restarting the vehicle
Preparing the vehicle after a long period of inactivity:
• Inflate the tires to the correct pressure.
• Remove the jack stands from under the axles.
• Fill the fuel tank.
• Check the radiator coolant level.
• Check the level of the various oils.
• Fit a fully charged battery.
• Remove the cover of the exhaust pipe.
• Remove the layer of grease on the exposed
cylinder rods.
• Start the engine and check that all the controls
work properly.
• Let the engine run for a few minutes.
• Verify the efficiency of the brake system.
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