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Model MMV Rev. 10/11
General Maintenance
Short Term Storage
Less Than Two Months Duration
A. Before Storing
Perform the following steps prior to placing the vehicle in storage:
1. Clean the entire vehicle. DO NOT remove the grease coating from
the boom chains.
2. Lubricate all grease fittings as described on page 141.
3. Prepare the engine for storage (refer to the engine manual).
4. Apply multi-purpose grease to all exposed hydraulic cylinder rods.
5. Apply Teflon based lubricant to the fork shafts fork slide plates.
6. If the ambient temperature during the storage period is expected to
drop to a point that the batteries could freeze, remove them from
the vehicle. Store the batteries in a dry place where they are not
subject to temperatures near or below freezing.
7. If the ambient temperature is expected to remain above freezing
and the vehicle is to be stored less than one month, the batteries
can remain connected and no further disconnection of the equalizer
is required.
8. (S/N MV1210 & After) Turn the battery disconnect switch to the
"OFF" position during storage.
9. If the ambient temperature is expected to remain above freezing
and the vehicle is to be stored more than one month, but less than
two months the batteries can remain connected. However the NEG-
ATIVE (-) lead to the bottom of the equalizer must be disconnected
to prevent electrical draw on the batteries. Save the capscrew, lock-
washer and hex nut for reassembly. Isolate the cable away from the
equalizer.
10. If the ambient temperature is expected to drop below freezing at
anytime during the storage period, make sure the engine coolant is
either completely drained from the radiator and engine block or that
the amount of anti-freeze in the system is adequate to keep the
coolant from freezing.
11. Preferably, store the vehicle inside where it will remain dry. If it
must be stored outside, park it on lumber laid on flat level ground or
on a concrete slab and cover with a tarp.
Storage and Transport
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