Long-Term Storage - Takeuchi TB014 Operator's Manual

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Long-term Storage

Procedures for storage
If the machine is to be stored for 30 days or
more, store it indoors. If it must be stored
outdoors, stop it on wood laid out on a flat
surface and place a waterproof cover over it
so that it stays dry.
1. Clean the machine.
2. Inspect for oil leakage, water leakage and
loose nuts and bolts.
3. Add fuel and replace the hydraulic oil and
oil.
4. To prevent rusting and freezing, replace
the engine coolant with long-life coolant
(LLC).
Refer to page 124 "Cleaning the Engine
Cooling System".
5. Use the grease gun to supply grease to
the grease nipples.
6. Fully contract the bucket and arm cylinders
and ground the bucket and dozer blade.
7. Apply rust-prevention oil to the hydraulic
cylinder rods.
8. Disconnect the cable from the battery's
"–" terminal and cover the battery to
prevent freezing.
During storage
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ Do not operate the engine in an
enclosed area without adequate
ventilation.
¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ If natural ventilation is poor, install
ventilators, fans, exhaust extension
pipes or other artificial venting devices.
1. To prevent rusting, operate the machine
once a month so that the oil is fully
circulated.
2. Inspect the battery and recharge it if
necessary.
Have the battery charged by a Takeuchi
sales or service outlet.
Starting the machine after storage
IMPORTANT: If the "Procedures for
storage" have not been performed and
the machine has been stored for a long
period of time, consult a Takeuchi sales
or service outlet before reusing the
machine.
1. Wipe off the rust-prevention oil that was
applied to the hydraulic oil cylinders' piston
rods.
2. Add fuel, oil and grease to all parts.
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