Maeda LC1385M-8BF - Long-Term Storage; Before Storage Machine; During Storage; After Storage

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7. LONG TERM STORAGE
7.1 BEFORE STORAGE MACHINE
CAUTION
The machine shall take the posture shown in the figure on
the right during the long-term storage to protect the
cylinder rod. See “Operation 3.7 Machine Traveling
Posture” for traveling posture. (To prevent rust on the
cylinder rod)
The custody practice for one month or longer, shall be as follows:
• Clean and wash all parts, then store the machine indoors. If the machine has to be stored outdoors,
select level ground and cover the machine with a sheet.
• Completely fill the fuel tank. This prevents moisture from collecting.
• Lubricate and change the oil before storage.
• Coat the exposed portion of the hydraulic cylinder piston rod with grease.
• Disconnect the negative terminals of the battery and cover it or remove it from the machine and store it
separately.
• If the temperature will go down to 0 degrees C or below, add antifreeze. Ask us or our sales service
agency for the mixing quantity of the antifreeze.
7.2 DURING STORAGE
If it is necessary to perform the rust-prevention operation while the machine is indoors, open
the doors and windows to improve ventilation and prevent gas poisoning.
• During storage, operate and move the machine for a short distance once a month so that a new film of oil
will coat moving parts. At the same time, also charge the battery.
• When operating the crane, wipe off all the grease from the hydraulic cylinder rods.
• Operate the air conditioner for 3 to 5 minutes once a month to lubricate all parts of the air conditioner
compressor. Always run the engine at low idle when doing this. In addition, check the refrigerant level
twice a year.
7.3 AFTER STORAGE
CAUTION
If the machine has been stored without carring out the monthly rust-prevention operation,
consult us or our sales service agency before using it.
When using the machine after long-term storage, do as follows before using it.
• Remove the drain plug of the fuel tank, hydraulic oil tank, and engine oil pan to drain any water.
• Add oil and grease at all lubrication points.
• Wipe of the grease from the hydraulic cylinder piston rods.
• Remove the cover over the battery (install the battery to the machine if dismounted for storage).
Check the electrolyte level and specific gravity, and then connect the battery cable from the negative
side.
• Carefully perform the check before starting operation and warm-up operation.
Carefully check the various parts of the machine.