Storage Period
An engine can be stored for up to 6 months provided
all the recommendation are adhered to.
Storage Procedure
Keep a record of the procedure that has been
completed on the engine.
Note: Do not store an engine that has biodiesel in the
fuel system.
1. Ensure that the engine is clean and dry.
a. If the engine has been operated using
biodiesel, the system must be drained and new
filters installed. The fuel tank will require
flushing.
b. Fill the fuel system with the correct specification
of fuel. For more information on acceptable
fuels refer to this Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Fluid recommendations”. Operate the
engine for 15 minutes to remove all biodiesel
from the system.
2. Drain any water from the primary filter water
separator. Ensure that the fuel tank is full.
3. The engine oil will not need to be drained to store
the engine. Provided the correct specification of
engine oil is used the engine can be stored for up
to 6 months. For the correct specification of engine
oil refer to this Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Fluid recommendations”.
4. Remove the fan belt from the engine.
Sealed Coolant System
Ensure that the cooling system is filled with the
correct specification of coolant. Refer to this
Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Fluid
recommendations”.
Open Cooling System
Ensure that all cooling drain plugs have been
opened. Allow the coolant to drain. Install the drain
plugs. Place a vapor phase inhibitor into the system.
The coolant system must be sealed once the vapor
phase inhibitor has been introduced. The effect of the
vapor phase inhibitor will be lost if the cooling system
is open to the atmosphere.
For maintenance procedures ref to this Operation
and Maintenance Manual.
Monthly Checks
The crankshaft must be rotated to change the spring
loading on the valve train. Rotate the crankshaft
more than 180 degrees. Visibly check for damage or
corrosion to the engine.
Ensure that the engine is covered completely before
storage. Log the procedure in the record for the
engine.
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Operation Section
Engine Storage
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