Machine Storage; Preparing For Storage; Removal From Storage - Rayco Super Jr RG27 Operator, Service, Maintenance Manual

Machine Storage

Preparing for Storage

Store the machine in a dry protected place. If the machine
must be stored outside, cover it with a waterproof canvas
or other material.
Clean all grease, dirt, mud and other foreign matter from the
machine. Wash the machine. Start and operate machine to
help rid it of puddled or excess water. To inhibit rusting, paint
all exposed surfaces.
All exposed hydraulic cylinder rods should be coated with
Valvoline Tectyl 506 oil or equivalent. Rusty or pitted cylinder
rods will dam age O-Rings and cause leakage.
Lubricate all parts that have grease fittings, as outlined in the
"Maintenance Intervals" section of the Maintenance manual,
to prevent rust.
With the engine OFF, remove any pressure from the hydraulic
cylinders by working the control levers back and forth.
Store the battery inside where temperatures do not drop
below 32° F. Place the battery on wood, not on a concrete
floor or steel table. Always keep the battery fully charged.
DO NOT store where an open flame or sparks might occur.
Check your machine for any worn or broken parts at this
time. By ordering replacement parts now, you can avoid
unnecessary delays when you remove the machine from
storage.
Engine specific storage information is as follows and can
also be found in your Cummins Engine Operator Manual.:
1. Remove dirty engine oil, fill with new oil and run the
engine for about 5 minutes to let the oil penetrate to all
the parts.
2. Drain the coolant from the radiator but do not refill. Leave
the drain valve at the bottom of the radiator open and
place a sign reading "No Water" on the pressure cap.
Since water may freeze when the temperature drops
below 0°C (32F), it is very important that no water is
left in the machine
3. If machine is to be stored outside, add a diesel bio-cide
to a full tank of fuel to prevent algae growth.
4. Check all the bolts and nuts and tighten if necessary.
5. When the engine in not used for a long period of time,
run it for about 5 minutes under no load every 2-3
months to keep it free from rust. If the engine is stored
without any running, moisture in the air may condense
into dew over the sliding parts of the engine, resulting
in rust there.
6. If you forget to run the engine for longer than 5-6 months,
apply enough engine oil to the valve guide and valve stem
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seal and make sure the valve works smoothly before
starting the engine.
7. Store the machine in a flat place and remove the key
from the engine.
8. Do not store the machine in a place that has flammable
material such as dry grass or straw.
9. When covering the engine for storage, allow the engine
and muffler to cool off completely.
10.Operate the engine after checking and repairing damaged
wirings or pipes, and clearing flammable materials that
may have accumulated while in storage (such as debris
brought in by mice).

Removal from Storage

• Remove all coverings. Wipe excess oil from hy drau lic
cylinder rods.
• Lubricate machine entirely, as instructed in the
"Maintenance Intervals" section of this manual.
• Check the hydraulic hoses and fuel lines for deterioration,
and replace as necessary.
• Tighten all nuts, bolts and hydraulic fittings.
• Replace the hydraulic filter and fuel filter. After prolonged
storage, change the hydraulic oil, engine oil, and fuel (if
a storage aid was not used).
NOTICE
Before stopping an engine that has been operationg
at working load, allow the engine to continue to run
with the throttle midway between slow and fast, for
at least 15 seconds.
• Check cutter boom drive belt tension. Belt can loosen
if left in storage for an extended time. Replace if belt is
older than 6 years from purchase date.
• Mount the battery and connect the cables to the machine.
• Make sure to refill radiator and/all other fluids that were
drained prior to storage.
• Review the machine according to the "Before Start ing the
Engine" as found in the "Safety" section of this manual,
and perform all maintenance services necessary as de-
scribed in the Maintenance section's "10 Service Hours
or Daily" section before starting the engine.
• Start the machine according to the "Starting the Engine"
and "Pre-Operation Warm-up" sections of this manual
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