Long Term Storage - IHI 15VX Operation Manual

Before Storage
To protect the cylinder rods, set the machine
position in the right illustration.
(To prevent the cylinder rods from being rusted )
To store the machine from long term, follow the
next procedures.
• Clean parts of the machine and store indoors.
If you have to place the machine outdoors,
choose a flat place and cover the machine.
• Be sure to perform fill the fuel, lubrication, and
oil change.
• Apply grease on the exposed part of the
hydraulic cylinder piston rods.
• Store the battery after move the negative
terminal and covering it or dismounting the
battery from the machine.
• Lock the control levers and pedals with the lock
lever and pedal lock.
During Storage
WARNING
If you have to operate the machine indoors to
prevent rust, keep good ventilation and gas
poisoning by window or entrance.
During storage, operate the machine once a
month to maintain films of oil at the lubrication
section and charge the battery at the same time.
After Storage
After long term storage, follow the next
procedures before operating the machine.
• Wipe away grease on the hydraulic cylinder
rods.
• Be sure to perform fill the fuel and lubrication.
MAINTENANCE

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Bucket position at the time of
long term storage.