Komatsu 830E-AC Shop Manual page 71

STORAGE AND IDLE MACHINE PREPARATION
There may be periods when it is necessary for a
machine to be idle for an extended period of time.
Properly prepared, a stored machine may promptly
and safely be put back into operational service.
Improper preparation, or complete lack of prepara-
tion, can make the job of getting the vehicle back to
operating status difficult.
The following information outlines the essential
proper steps for preparing a unit for extended stor-
age, and the necessary steps to bring it back to oper-
ational status. Additional information is given to help
restore those machines which were not put into stor-
age, merely shut down and left idle for a long period
of time.
Much of this material is of a general nature since the
environment, where the machine has been standing
idle, will play a big part in its overall condition. Hot,
humid climate will affect vehicle components much
differently than the dry desert atmosphere or a cold
arctic environment. These climatic aspects must be
considered, and appropriate actions taken when
restoring a long term idle vehicle.
These instructions are not intended to be all inclu-
sive, but are furnished to provide the minimum guide
lines. The final aim should always be to provide the
operator with a safe, fully productive vehicle, that he
can rely on.
SHORT TERM IDLE PERIODS
There will be periods when a vehicle may be idle
from 30-60 days, but must be ready for use at all
times.
The most effective handling of this type situation is to
follow the procedure given below to prevent any
deterioration from beginning.
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1. Keep the vehicle fully serviced.
2. On a weekly schedule, perform a visual check
of the vehicle, start and run the engine until both
the engine and transmission are up to operating
temperature. Move the vehicle around the yard
for a few minutes to insure that all internal gears
and bearings are freshly lubricated.
3. Operate all hydraulic functions through com-
plete range to insure that cylinder rams and all
seals are fully lubricated.
4. Check and operate all systems.
5. Once a month, perform the 10 hour service
items shown in the Operation and Maintenance
Manuals. Keep batteries properly serviced.
Storage Procedures A7-3