4.4 Engine starting after storage
1. Remove the protective sheet.
2. Use a cloth soaked in degreasing product to remove the protective treatment from the external parts.
3. Inject lubricating oil (no more than 2 cm3) into the intake ducts.
4. Adjust the alternator belt tension ( Par. 9.15.2 from points 7 to 10 ) - for a Poly-V belt ( Par. 11.3
from point 5 to 8 )or replace if there are signs of deterioration.
5. Refill the tank with fresh fuel.
Warning
Over time, lubricants and filters lose their properties, so itis important to consider whether they need
replacing, also based on the criteria described in Tab. 2.9 .
1. Make sure that the oil and the coolant are up to the maximum level.
2. Start the engine and run it at idle speed for around 2 minutes.
3. Bring the engine to 75% of maximum rated speed for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Stop the engine and while the oil still hot, perform the operation in Par. 5.2 .
5. Replace the filters (air, oil, fuel) with original spare parts.
6. Perform the operations described in Par. 10.1 .
7. Perform the operations described in Par. 5.1 and Par. 10.2 .
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