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8 Preserving the feeder
8.1 Shutdowns for up to 6 months
- Park the vehicle in a place where it is protected from great exposure to direct sun-
light, wind, humidity and frost.
- Grease all lube points in accordance with specifications. Allow optional central lu-
bricating unit to run if necessary.
- Change oil in diesel engine.
- Seal exhaust silencer to make it airtight.
- Remove batteries, charge them and store them in a well ventilated place
at room temperature.
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Recharge removed batteries every 2 months.
- Protect all bare metal components, e.g. piston rods on hydraulic cylinders,
with a suitable corrosion inhibitor.
- If it is not possible to park the vehicle is an enclosed building or under cover, it must
be covered with a suitable size of tarpaulin. In all cases, seal all air intake and ex-
haust apertures with plastic film and adhesive tape.
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Move the conveyor belt(s) 2 to 3 meters every 2 months.
8.2 Shutdowns lasting from 6 months to 1 year
- Carry out all the actions listed for "Shutdowns of up to 6 months".
- Once the engine oil has been drained off, fill the diesel engine with a manufacturer-
approved grade of preserving oil.
8.3 Recommissioning the vehicle
- Reverse all the steps described in the "Shutdown" sections.
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