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- Attach a label to the engine, clearly stating the storage preparation
date and that the engine must not be started or cranked.
Batteries
Remove the batteries for trickle charging at the battery charging station.
(Does not apply to batteries which according to the manufacturer do not
require any maintenance). The same applies to short-term storage, even if the
engine has not been prepared for storage as above.
Storage
After the preparations, the engine should be stored in a dry and warm place
(room temperature).
Taking out of storage
(Procedure for taking the engine into operation)
- Remove plugs and tape from coolant connections, air intakes and
exhaust pipes.
- Fill the system with coolant, see page 24.
- Check the oil level in the engine or fill up with fresh motor oil.
- Lubricate the valve mechanisms and their pushrods and valve tappets as
well as the unit injector mechanisms.
- Drain the preservative fuel from the fuel manifold and fuel filter.
- Connect and bleed the fuel system, see page 44.
- Wash off any externally applied preservative oil using white spirit.
ENGINE PREPARED FOR
LONG-TERM STORAGE
Date. . . . . . . . . . . .
Do not start or crank!
Wear gloves and protective
goggles when charging and
handling batteries.
The batteries contain a highly
corrosive acid.
WARNING
!
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