4.3 Engine storage (over 6 months)
Follow the steps described in Par. 4.2.
1. Pour protective oil in the carter up to the MAX level.
2. Refuel with fuel additives for long storage.The following additives are recommended: DEFA Fluid
Plus (Pakelo Lubricants),
Diesel Treatment (Green Star),
Top Diesel (Bardhal),
STP® Diesel Fuel Injector Treatment.
3. With expansion tank:
make sure that the coolant is up to the maximum level.
4. Without expansion tank: Top liquid up until the pipes inside the radiator are covered by about 5 mm.
Do not overfill the radiator, but leave room for the fuel to expand.
5. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for around 2 minutes.
6. Bring the engine to 75% of maximum rated speed for 5 to 10 minutes.
7. Turn off the engine.
8. Empty out completely the fuel tank.
9. Spray SAE 10W-40 on the exhaust and intake manifolds.
10. Seal the exhaust and intake ducts to prevent foreign bodies from entering.
11. When cleaning the engine, if using a pressure washer or steam cleaning device, avoid directing the
nozzle on electrical components, cable connections and sealed rings (oil seals etc).
If cleaning engine with a pressure washer or steam cleaner, it is important to maintain a minimum
distance of at least 200mm between the surface to be washed and the nozzle - avoiding absolutely
electrical components such as alternators, starter motors and engine control units (ECU).
12. Treat non-painted parts with protective products.
13. Loosen the alternator belt Par. 7.3 point 1 and 2
NOTA: For Poly-V belt Par. 11.3 from points 1 to 3 .
If the engine protection is performed according to the suggestions indicated no corrosion damage will be
found.
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