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3 Planning of bodies
3.8 Maintenance and repairs
MITSUBISHI FUSO body/equipment mounting directives for FE Issue date: 20. 10. 2020
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3.8.2 Preparation for storing the vehicle
Storage in an enclosed space:
• Clean the overall vehicle.
• Check the oil levels.
• Inflate the tires to 0.5 bar above the specified
tire pressures.
• Release the handbrake and chock the wheels.
• Disconnect the battery and grease battery lugs and
terminals.
Storing the vehicle in the open (< 1 month):
• Carry out the same procedure as for storing in an
enclosed space.
• Close all air inlets and set the heating system to
"Off".
Storing the vehicle in the open (> 1 month):
• Carry out the same procedure as for storing in an
enclosed space.
• Fold the windscreen wipers away from the
windscreen.
• Close all air inlets and set the heating system to
"Off".
• Remove the battery and store it in accordance with
the manufacturer's specifications.
Maintenance work on stored vehicles (in storage
for > 1 month):
• Check the oil level once a month.
• Check the coolant once a month.
• Check the tire pressures once a month.
• Remove the battery.
Removing the vehicle from storage:
• Check the fluid levels in the vehicle.
• Correct the tire pressures to the manufacturer's
specifications.
• Check the battery charge and install the battery.
• Clean the overall vehicle.
3.8.3 Battery maintenance and storage
To avoid damage to the battery, disconnect the
battery if the vehicle is to be immobilized for a period
of longer than 1 week.
If the vehicle is immobilized for periods of longer than
1 month, remove the battery and store it in a dry place
at temperatures of between 0 °C to 30 °C.
Store the battery in an upright position.
The battery charge must be kept above
12.55 V at all times.
! Property damage
For vehicle deliveries in winter (gritted roads). To
prevent surface damage, please clean the vehicle at
the earliest opportunity. Particular attention should
be paid to the motor generator housing and light-
alloy wheels.
! Property damage
If the battery voltage drops below 12.1 V, the
battery is damaged and it will have to be replaced.
Leaving the vehicle parked up for long periods of
time can lead to battery damage. This can be
avoided by disconnecting the battery and storing it
appropriately.
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