Long Periods Of Inactivity - Komatsu WB93S-5 F50003 Operation & Maintenance Manual

3.14 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY

3.14.1 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
When draining the fuel, do not smoke, nor use naked flames near the machine.
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Place a container under the machine to gather the fuel and prevent it from spreading around. If some
fuel should be spilled, clean the dirty area immediately.
IMPORTANT
To protect the cylinder rods when the machine is not used, position the work equipment as shown in the
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figure. (This serves to prevent the cylinder rods from rusting).
NOTE
This preliminary operations must be carried out when the machine is going to remain unused for approximately 1
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month; if the period of inactivity is expected to be longer, see also "3.14.2 PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR A
LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY".
If the machine is going to remain unused for a long period, to keep its components in good conditions it is
advisable to store it in a sheltered place and to take the following measures:
1 - Clean the inside and the outside of the machine completely and very carefully, retouching any scratch on the
paintwork in order to avoid oxidation.
2 - Drain and change all the fluids of the hydraulic circuits and the lubricants (axles, reduction gears, converter),
following the indications given in the maintenance instructions.
3 - Change all the filtering elements (air filter, engine oil filter, hydraulic circuit filters, fuel filter).
4 - To prevent the deformation of the tyre sidewalls, insert supports or blocks under the axles, to nullify the weight
of the machine.
5 - Grease the exposed rods of the hydraulic cylinders and the equipment joints.
6 - Shift the machine controls to the neutral position and engage the safety locks.
7 - Seal the end of the exhaust pipe and the engine breather outlets.
8 - Refuel completely.
9 - Remove the battery, check the electrolyte level and make sure that the battery is charged.
Place the battery in a room with suitable temperature and recharge it periodically.
10 - Lock the cab doors, the filler cap and the engine hood.
11 - Seal the filler cap.
WARNING
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
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