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4.4 PROTECTIVE TREATMENT
1. Check that the engine oil and coolant are up to level.
2. Start the engine and keep idle at minimum speed for 15
minutes.
3. Switch off the engine and leave to cool.
4. Take out the lubricant
5. Fill the casing with AGIP RUSTIA C protective oil
6. Empty the fuel tank completely.
7. Replace fuel filter.
8. Fill the fuel tank with a mixture made up of 10% AGIP
RUSTIA NT protective oil and 90% fuel.
9. Release the air from the fuel supply circuit.
10. Start the engine and check for fuel leaks.
11. Start the engine and bring to ¾ of the maximum speed for
5-10 minutes.
12. Switch off the engine.
4.5 PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR OPERATION (UNINSTALLED)
After a period of inactivity and before installing and running
the engine, it is necessary to carry out a few measures in
order to ensure that it runs at maximum efficiency.
1. Remove the protective treatment.
2. Remove any blockages from the exhaust and intake ducts.
3. Use a cloth soaked in degreasing product to remove the
external protective treatment.
4. Remove the intake manifold.
5. Inject lubrication oil (no more than 2 cm
replace the intake manifold.
6. Adjust the alternator-fan belt tension.
7. Turn the flywheel manually to check the movement of the
mechanical parts.
8. Start the engine and run at ¾ of the maximum speed for
5-10 minutes.
9. Switch off the engine.
10. Remove the protective oil to replace with engine oil.
11. Introduce new oil (see "Table of lubricants") up to the correct
level marked on the dipstick.
12. Check the filters for aging (air, oil, fuel) and, if necessary,
replace them with original spares.
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13. Spray SAE 10W oil on the exhaust and intake manifolds.
14. Close all openings to prevent foreign bodies from entering.
15. Thoroughly clean all external parts of the engine using
suitable products.
16. Treat non-painted parts with protective products (AGIP
RUSTIA 100/F).
17. Loosen the alternator-fan belt.
18. If necessary, cover the engine with a protective sheet.
Important
• After a year of engine inactivity, the coolant loses its
properties and must be replaced
Important
• Over time, a number of engine components and lubricants
lose their properties, even when the engine is not in use,
and so it is important to consider whether they need
replacing, based not only on the number of hours of use,
but also on age and wear.
13. Install the engine onto the machine and make the necessary
connections and unions.
14. Make sure that electrical contacts are intact and efficient.
15. Check that the engine oil and coolant are up to level.
16. Start the engine and keep at minimum speed for a few
minutes.
17. Check for leaks and, if necessary, find and eliminate the
cause.
18. Switch off the engine.
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