Storage - CanyCom CG431 Operator's Manual

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Storage

• Fire hazard; do not store machine where there is a possiblity of ignition.
• Do not wash engine or control panel with running water; water may enter inside
and cause rust or damage.
• Clean machine before storage; leaving dirt or foreign objects may cause rust or
damage.
• Do not store machine in a humid, dusty, or hot place.
1. Park machine.
2. Clean dirt off of machine.
3. Check machine according to Maintenance Schedule chart (Page 34) and service as
necessary.
4. Clean steel parts of machine with oil-soaked rag. Grease greasing points.
5. Change engine oil.
6. Completely drain coolant from engine cooling system.
7. Clean air cleaner.
8. Drain fuel from fuel tank.
9. Remove battery from machine. Service battery.
10. Cover machine with protective, water-proof covering after machine is cooled off.
NOTE
• Battery dischages even when it is not in use. A battery may hold charge for a few
months, but it is a good practice to charge battery before it goes flat; it will extend
the battery life.
• Refer to the Operation Manual for the engine, for detailed instructions on preparing
engine for storage.
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