Storage; Internal Engine Protection; Injection Systems Protection; External Engine Protection - Kohler KD225 Workshop Manual

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STORAGE

When the engines are not used for more than 3 months, they must be protected by the measures described
below:
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STORAGE

Internal engine protection:

- Start the engine and allow it to heat up.
- Remove the drain plug and let the oil flow out completely.
- Replace the oil filter with a new one.
- Clean the oil drain plug and after inserting a new gasket,
tighten it.
- Fill up with oil to the upper level of the dipstick, using AGIP
RUSTIA C30 (for countries in which this product is not
available find an equivalent product on the market).
- Start the engine for about 10 minutes, check for oil leaks, and
then stop the engine.

Injection systems protection:

- Empty the fuel tank.
- Replace the fuel filter with a new one.
- Fill up with fuel containing 10% AGIP RUSTIA NT.
- After bleeding air, start the engine, make sure there are no fuel
leaks and then stop the engine.

External engine protection:

- Carefully clean the cylinder cooling system fins and the
flywheel fins.
- Protect the external non-painted surfaces with AGIP RUSTIA
68/F.
- Seal the intake and exhaust systems with adhesive tape.
- Cover the engine with a nylon or plastic sheet.
- Store in a dry place, preferably not directly on the ground and
away from high voltage electricity lines.
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