Procedure For Restoring To Service An Engine That Has Been In Extended Storage - Detroit Diesel EPA07 MBE 4000 Operator's Manual

NOTICE:
Do not use plastic sheeting for
outdoor storage. Plastic is fine
for indoor storage. When used
outdoors, however, enough moisture
can condense on the inside of the
plastic to rust ferrous metal surfaces
and pit aluminum surfaces. If a unit
is stored outside for any extended
period of time, severe corrosion
damage can result.
The stored engine should be inspected
periodically. If there are any
indications of rust or corrosion,
corrective steps must be taken to
prevent damage to the engine parts.
Perform a complete inspection at the
end of one year and apply additional
treatment as required.
Procedure for Restoring to
Service an Engine that Has Been
in Extended Storage
If an engine has been in extended
storage, prepare it for service as
follows:
1. Remove the covers and tape from
all the openings of the engine, fuel
tank and electrical equipment. Do
not overlook the exhaust outlet.
2. Remove the plugs from the inlet
and outlet fuel lines and reconnect
the lines to their proper positions.
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3. Wash the exterior of the engine
with fuel oil to remove the
rust preventive. Do not wash
electrical components.
4. Remove the rust preventive from
the flywheel. Flush any soluble
oil rust inhibitor (if used) in the
cooling system.
5. Remove the paper strips from
between the pulleys and drive
belts.
6. Fill the crankcase to the proper
level with the required grade of
lubricating oil. Use a pressure
lubricator to insure all bearings
and rocker shafts are lubricated.
7. Fill the fuel tank with the required
fuel.
8. Close all drain cocks and fill the
engine cooling system with clean,
soft water and required inhibitors.
If the engine is to be exposed
to freezing temperatures, install
genuine Detroit Diesel Power
Cool antifreeze or an equivalent
ethylene glycol-base or propylene
glycol-base antifreeze solution
which provides required freeze,
boil over, and inhibitor protection.
Refer to section "How to Select
Coolant."
9. Install and connect the battery.
Make sure the average specific
gravity of the battery is 1.260
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