• Operate the engine until the engine reaches
normal operating temperature. Stop any leaks
from fuel, lubricating oil or air systems. Stop the
engine and drain the lubricating oil from the oil
pan.
• Renew the canister(s) of the lubricating oil filter.
• Fill the oil pan to the Full Mark on the engine oil
level gauge with new, clean lubricating oil. Add
1762811 POWERPART Lay-Up 2 to the oil in
order to protect the engine against corrosion. If
1762811 POWERPART Lay-Up 2 is not
available, use a preservative of the correct
specification instead of the lubricating oil. If a
preservative is used, this must be drained
completely at the end of the storage period and
the oil pan must be refilled to the correct level with
normal lubricating oil.
Cooling System
To help prevent excessive engine wear, use the
following guidelines:
NOTICE
Do not drain the coolant while the engine is still hot
and the system is under pressure because danger-
ous hot coolant can be discharged.
If freezing temperatures are expected, check the
cooling system for adequate protection against
freezing. Refer to this Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Fluid Recommendations” (Maintenance
Section).
NOTICE
To prevent frost damage, ensure that all the coolant
is removed from the engine. This is important if the
system is drained after it has been flushed with water,
or if an antifreeze solution too weak to protect the
system from frost has been used.
Illustration 27 g01087295
Typical example
1. Ensure that the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Remove the filler cap of the cooling system.
3. Remove the drain plug (1) from the side of the
cylinder block in order to drain the engine. Ensure
that the drain hole is not restricted.
4. Open the tap or remove the drain plug at the
bottom of the radiator in order to drain the radiator.
If the radiator does not have a tap or a drain plug,
disconnect the hose at the bottom of the radiator.
5. Flush the cooling system with clean water.
6. Fit the drain plugs and the filler cap. Close the tap
or connect the radiator hose.
7. Fill the cooling system with an approved antifreeze
mixture because this gives protection against
corrosion.
Note: Certain corrosion inhibitors could cause
damage to some engine components. Contact the
Service Department of Perkins for advice.
8. Operate the engine for a short period in order to
circulate the lubricating oil and the coolant in the
engine.
9. Disconnect the battery. Put the battery into safe
storage in a fully charged condition. Before the
battery is put into storage, protect the terminals
against corrosion. 1734115 POWERPART Lay-
Up 3 can be used on the terminals.
10. Clean the crankcase breather if one is installed.
Seal the end of the pipe.
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