Rayco RG165T-R Operator, Service, Maintenance Manual page 33

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.
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.
1. Store the machine in a flat place and remove the key
from the engine.
2. Do not store the machine in a place that has flammable
material such as dry grass or straw.
3. When covering the engine for storage, allow the engine
and muffler to cool off completely.
4. 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).
• Mount the battery and connect the cables to the machine.
• 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.
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• Start the machine according to the "Starting the Engine"
and "Pre-Operation Warm-up" sections of this manual
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