NMC-WOLLARD 140 - Removing the Machine from Storage

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M140 Tow Tractor Manual No. 46054
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5 STORAGE
6. Remove injectors and spray an internal engine preservative into each cylinder
bore. If this is not available, clean engine oil will offer some protection. Two to
three ounces of oil should be placed in each cylinder.
7. Slowly turn crankshaft one revolution and then t injectors with new seat
washers and new dust seals.
8. Remove pipes installed between air lter and intake manifold. Spray
preservative into intake manifold. Seal manifold with waterproof tape.
9. Remove exhaust pipe. Spray preservative into exhaust manifold. Seal manifold
with waterproof tape.
10. Remove oil ller cap. Spray preservative into oil ller hole to protect rocker
shaft assembly. Install ller cap.
11. Seal vent pipe of fuel tank or ller cap with waterproof tape.
12. Remove drive belts and put into storage.
13. Spray engine with external engine preservative to prevent corrosion. Do not
spray area inside alternator cooling fan.
If engine protection is done correctly, corrosion damage normally will not occur.
NMC-WOLLARD, Inc. is not responsible for corrosion damage which may occur
when a vehicle is in storage after a period in service.
Follow instructions in your engine manual.
5.3 REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM STORAGE
1. Remove protective cover and unseal engine openings.
2. Install battery and connect cables. (Negative terminal grounded.)
3. Wipe excess grease from machine surfaces.
4. Inspect hydraulic seals at cylinders for leaks.
NOTICE! If the unit has been stored for more than 120 days, you can expect some
deterioration of the hydraulic seals. Replace defective seals before operating
machine
5. Install all parts that were removed when vehicle was being prepared for
storage.
6. Perform “Daily” checks as described in Maintenance, Chapter 2.
7. After the hydraulic system has warmed up to operating temperature, remove
hydraulic tank ll cap and check appearance of hydraulic uid. A milky
appearance indicates that there is water in the system and that the system
should be drained and re-lled with fresh oil.
AUGUST 31, 2008