REG. CODE
1-5302-351
MODEL N°
50563
DATE OF ISSUE
04.90
REVISION 04
DATE
15.11.99
ENDORSED
COMPILER TECO/ATI
86
IX STORAGE
STORAGE
Measures shouLd be taken to protect your FOCS series engine if the
engine is not operated for a period of 30 days or more. Proper
storage will protect the engine from corrosion and prevent costly
repairs due to storage induced problems.
STORAGE - 1 to 6 MONTHS
1. Start and idle the engine at a no-load condition for 15 minutes.
2. Stop the engine, allow the engine to cool enough to safely drain
the oil as shown. Reinstall the oil drain plug, then fill the crankcase
with MIL-L-644-P9
protectant oil. Fill the fuel tank with a high grade fuel preservative
(add-mix) such as STA-BIL per the manufacturer recommendations.
3. Start and operate the engine at 3/4 speed for 5-10 minutes.
4. Stop the engine, allow to cool enough to safely drain the engine oil
as shown. Reinstall the oil drain plug.
5. Refill the engine with standard recommended lubricating oil. See
page 17.
6. Drain the fuel tank. Remove the fuel filter. Install a new fuel filter.
7. Carefully clean all debris from the radiators fins.
8. Remove the intake manifold. Rotate the engine until the íntake
valve opens at each cylinder. Using suitable means, pour
approximately one(1) teaspoon of engine oil into each cylinder.
Rotate the engine several revolutions. Spray the inside of the intake
manifold with SAE 10 W oil. Replace the intake manifold
using a new gasket.
9. Spray the inside of the exhaust manifold with SAE 10 W oil.
10. Cover all openings with tape.
11. Apply grease to any and all unpainted surfaces.
12. Loosen the fan belt.
13. Wrap the engine in plastic film and store in a dry place off of the
ground and away from any high voltage source.
STORAGE- IN EXCESS OF 6 MONTHS
Perform the storage preparation procedures approximately as detailed above, except with the following changes.
I. Replace the oil in step 2 above with MIL-L-21260 P 10, grade 2, SAE 30W rustproof oil.
2. Delete step 5 from above.
3. Delete step 11 from above.
4. Cod any and all unpainted surfaces with MIL-C 16173D, grade 3 anti-rust grease.
5. Replace the anti-freeze solution every two(2) years by draining the crankcase water jacket as shown and refilling with a pre-
mixed coolant solution according to the prevailling lowest ambient temperatures and the recommendations from pag 17.
PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR USE AFTER STORAGE
I. Romun all plastic wraps and protective tape.
2. Clean all grease, dirt and oil from the exterior of the engine.
3. Drain the oil.
4. Drain the coolant as shown.
5. Refill the engine with the recommended lubricating oil (page 17). Install a new oil filter.
6. Refill the engine with the recommended anti-freeze / coolant (page 19)
7. Remove the injectors. Test and repair the injectors as required.
8. Pour a teaspoon of oil into each cylinder. Rotate the engine several revolutions.
9. Reassemble the injectors, adjust the govemor, adjust the valves.
10. Inspect the fuel tank for rust and corrosion. Clean as required.
11. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel. Install a new fuel filter.
12. Install a new air filter.
13. Carefully start the engine and allow to idle for 20 minutes. Repeat step 5.
NOTE: lf the engine has been stored for more than six(6) months, remove the oil pan and inspect several engine bearings to
make sure no corrosion damage has taken place.
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