Preservation
Long term preservation
A3.09.02.00
M20-M601C
en / 30.10.2000 BA000122 3/3
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2.5 External preservation
• Close the crancase ventilation with protective plug so that it is air tight (see 1.8).
• Clean or wash all unpainted bright parts of the engine.
Attention:
The engine finish may not be etched by cleaning and/or washing agent!
Use only suitable washing agents!
Keep to the operation, safety and sanitation instructions of the manufacturer!
• Dry the cleaned parts and coat them with a drying preservative (see 1.3).
• When this has dried, apply a second coat of drying preservative for securing a sufficient
thickness.
3. Preservation measures fittings and tools
• Thoroughly clean the small parts.
• If necessary, cover threads, bores, grooves and similar parts with self-adhesive aluminium
foil.
• Then seal small parts immersed with thermoplastic.
Bigger and complex components may not be immersed! They are to be coated with drying
corrosion inhibiting paste (see 1.3) at the bright parts and packed in oil paper!
• Store fittings and tools in wooden box lined with bituminous felt.
Make sure, all part are secured within the box.
• Seal opening of the box with plastic foil prior to putting on the cover.
Note:
The above mentioned package is sufficient for a transport on sea (below deck) and a
storage period of up to 6 months!
In case of longer storage (up to 1 year), all not immersed fittings are to be welded.
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