Storage - Detroit Diesel EPA04 MBE 900 Operator's Manual

[c] Run the engine. Allow
the engine to warm up to
approximately 80°C (176°F),
and then run it about five
minutes longer.
[d] Drain the hot water.
5. Fill the cooling system with new
coolant. For detailed procedures,
see the vehicle/chassis
maintenance manual. For types
of coolant, refer to "Coolant" in
the "Service Products" section.

Storage

Required protective measures for
the MBE900 engine depend on the
following:
□ The length of time that the engine
will be out of service
□ The climate and conditions where
the engine is stored
After cleaning, engines should,
whenever possible, be placed in a dry,
well-ventilated area.
In all cases, protect the engine
against direct exposure to moisture
(rain/splash water).
If the engine is to be out of service
for 12 months or less, anticorrosion
measures are not necessary, provided
that the place of storage are dry and
well-ventilated as described above.
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. )
DDC-SVC-MAN-0055 Copyright © 2009 DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION
MBE 900 OPERATOR'S MANUAL
If the engine is to be out of service
for over 12 months, or under
extraordinary storage or transportation
conditions, then special protective
measures are necessary. Information
is available from any authorized
dealer. It is strongly recommended
that you request this information.
Important: If the engine is to be out
of service for over 18 months, the oil
must be changed before the engine
can be brought back into service.
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