TCM FB20-7 - Page 90

LONG-TERM STORAGE
Perform the following checks in addition to “BEFORE STORING”
and “DAILY STORAGE” operations.
Taking the rainy season into consideration, park the truck at a
higher and hard ground.
Remove the battery from the truck.
Even though the truck is parked indoors, if the place is hot or
humid, the battery should be kept in a dry, cool place, and charged
once a month.
Apply anti-rust to the exposed parts such as cylinder rods and
shafts that tend to rust.
Cover components which may be caught with humidity, such as
the air breather and air cleaner.
Put the truck in the operating state once a week and turn the
key switch on. Warm it up sufficiently before moving the truck a
little back and forth.
Avoid parking on a soft ground such as an asphalt ground in
summer.
STORING
OPERATING AFTER LONG-TERM STORAGE
• Remove covers used to seal off moisture.
e Remove antirust from the exposed parts.
e Drain foreign matter and water from the hydraulic oil tank.
e Charge the battery and mount it on the truck. Connect the cables.
e Perform preoperational checks carefully.