TP-5592 7/96 Scheduled Maintenance 3-23
Storage Procedure
Keep the craft afloat until completing generator set
storagesincetheunitmustbestartedduringthestorage
procedure.
1. Start and run generator set until it reaches
operating temperature, or about 15 minutes.
2. Stop generator set. Drain oil from crankcase while
engineisstillwarm. Refillcrankcase withspecified
weight oil.
NOTE
Follow steps a.-e. or f.-i..
a. Close seacock and remove hose at seacock.
Place hose in a container of coolant/antifreeze.
Container should have approximately 1-2 U.S.
gallons (3.7-7.5 L) of antifreeze. Use a mixture
of50%ethyleneglycoland50%clean,softened
water.
b. With a suitable container at exhaust outlet, run
generator set until coolant discharges at
exhaust outlet or until coolant mixture is used
up. Do not allow coolant mixture to flow into
waterways.
c. Stop generator set.
d. Connect hose to seacock. Leave seacock
closed.
e. Check coolant level of heat exchanger and add
if necessary.
-- Or --
f. Close seacock and drain all seawater out of
cooling system.
g. Drain seawater from strainer and seawater
pump.
h. Open petcock on heat exchanger to drain only
seawater. Use an air hose to blow out any
remaining seawater, if necessary. Check
coolant level of heat exchanger and add if
necessary.
i. Drain seawater from exhaust water line.
NOTE
Ifthecraftisstoredinfreezing temperatures,be
sure anti-freeze can withstand the lowest
possible temperatures. Generally, a mixture of
50% ethylene glycol and 50% clean, softened
water is sufficient.
3. Diesel fuel canbestoredinthe fuel tank forseveral
months.
4. Clean exterior of generator set and spread a light
film of oil or silicon spray over any exposed
surfaceswhich may besubject to rust orcorrosion.
5. Seal air inlet, exhaust pipe, and fuel tank cap with
tape.
6. Disconnect and remove battery. Place batteryin a
warm, dry location for storage period. Recharge
once a month to maintain full charge.
7. Cover entire unit with a dust cover.
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