Linamar ZX 170 - Out-Of-Service Protection; Returning the Engine to Service

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OUT-OF SERVICE-PROTECTION
Protect an engine that will be out of service
for more than 30 days as follows:
1. Run the engine until it reaches normal
operating temperature, shut off the fuel
supply and let the engine run until it stops.
Also, if the equipment will not be operated
for more than 120 days, add a fuel
stabilizer to the equipment fuel tank
(gasoline engines only). Follow the
instructions on the container label. Unless
a preservative (stabilizer) is added, the
gasoline will deteriorate causing fuel
system corrosion, gum formation and
varnish-like deposits which can lead to
hard starting and rough operation.
WARNING Gasoline preservatives
(stabilizers) are toxic. Follow the
instructions on the container label. Avoid
skin contact. Wash your hands with soap
and water after dispensing the fluid.
2. Drain the oil from the engine while it is still
warm. Refill with fresh oil and attach a tag
stating the viscosity of the oil used.
3. Remove the spark plugs and squirt 1/2
ounce (1 tablespoon) of rust inhibitor or
SAE 30 oil into each cylinder. Crank the
engine over a few times and reinstall the
spark plug.
4. Perform air cleaner maintenance as
instructed in Periodic Maintenance.
5. Clean the governor linkage and wrap it
with a clean cloth for protection.
6. Plug the exhaust outlet to prevent
moisture, dirt, bugs, etc. from entering.
7. Provide a suitable cover for the entire unit.
8. If so equipped, disconnect the battery
(negative [-] cable first) and follow the
battery or equipment manufacturer's
storage instructions.
RETURNING THE ENGINE TO SERVICE
1. Remove the cover and all protective
wrapping and the plug from the exhaust
outlet.
2. Check the tag on the oil base. Change the
oil if the viscosity is not appropriate for the
expected ambient temperatures. See
Table 1
3. Check the fuel filter and fuel lines to make
sure they are secure and have no cracks
or leaks.
4. Check to see that the choke, throttle and
governor linkages move freely.
5. If so equipped, clean and check the
battery according to the battery or
equipment manufacturer's instructions
and connect the cables (positive [+] cable
first).
6. Start the engine. The initial startup may
be slow and there may be smoke and
rough operation for a few minutes until the
oil in the cylinder burns off. If the engine
does not start, clean or replace the spark
plugs as they may have been fouled by
the oil added to the cylinder when the
equipment was stored.