Scania DC9 - Batteries; Storage; Taking out of Storage

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- Attach a label to the engine showing the date of preservation and
clearly stating that it 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 is applicable for short-term storage 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 when the engine is to be put into operation)
- Remove plugs and tape from coolant connections, air intakes and
exhaust pipes.
- Fill the system with coolant, see page 19.
- Check the oil level in the engine or fill up with fresh motor oil.
- Turn the engine over a few times with the injectors removed, at the same
time copiously oiling the valve mechanism with pushrods and tappets.
Important!The engine must be turned over with the injectors removed so
that surplus preservative oil will be pressed out of the
cylinders.
- Fit the injectors.
- Empty the fuel system's main filter of preservative oil.
- Bleed the fuel system, see page 40.
- Wash off any externally applied preservative oil, using white spirit.
STORED ENGINE
Date . . . . . . . . . . .
Do not start or crank!
Wear gloves and protective
goggles when charging and
handling batteries
The batteries contain a highly
corrosive acid.