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Chapter 9 LONG-TERM STORAGE
Using the engine after storage
1. Remove the cover from the engine.
2. Connect a fully charged battery.
3. Remove the covers from the starters and alternator.
4. Adjust the tension of belt.
Note: For the adjustment of belt tension, refer to "V-belt and belt tension - Inspect and Adjust" (8-2).
5. Remove sealing tapes from the openings of the engine.
6. Connect pipes.
Note: For engine oil, refer to "ENGINE OIL" (5-1)
7. Fill the fuel tank with fuel, and bleed the fuel system.
Note: For bleeding fuel system, refer to "Fuel system - Bleed air" (3-2).
8. Inspect the entire engine.
9. Remove the rocker covers, and lubricate the valve mechanisms.
10. Shut off the fuel supply and crank the engine for about 10 seconds. (Then repeat this cranking 3 times at intervals
of about 1 minute or more.)
11. Make sure the engine oil pressure rises.
12. Start the engine.
Note: For starting the engine, refer to "Starting" (3-13).
13. Conduct a warm-up operation for a sufficient duration.
14. Apply load and increase the engine speed to the rated speed.
Storing the engine in an operable condition
for 3 months or more
When the engine is not operated during storage of three months or more, internal engine parts can rust and lose oil
film. As a result, the engine can seize when it is started after storage. To prevent such a risk, the engine must be
operated periodically during storage.
Operating the engine for maintenance
Operate the engine for maintenance at least once a month as described below.
1. With the fuel shut off (press the engine stop button to shut off the fuel injection), operate the starter twice at in-
tervals of about 10 seconds and check to see if the engine oil pressure increases.
2. After the engine starts, operate under no load for 5 to 10 minutes.
Note: For engine operation, refer to "OPERATION" (3-1).
To crank the engine, shut off the fuel supply to the engine and operate the starters.
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