International H-400C Operator's Manual page 7

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INTRODUCTION
SECTION 1
Page3
Driving
MACHINE TRANSPORT
If this machine is to be highway driven from one job site to
another, contact the state and/or local authorities for roading
regulations.
MOVING DISABLED MACHINE
Towing
Towing articulated machinesis not recommended.They have
no steering or braking power unless the engine will run to
drive the hydraulic steering pump and air compressor.
MACHINE STORAGE
The following procedure is for chassis storage only. For
engine storage instructions, refer to your Cummins Diesel
Operator's Manual.
When the machine is not to be used for a period of time,
store it in a dry and protected place. Leaving equipment
outdoors exposed to the elements will materially shorten its
life.
Follow the procedure below when the machine is placed in
storage for 30 days or more. The machine must be lubricated
every six months. Use caution when starting an engine that
has been in storage. Refer to the instructions under
"PREPARING STORED MACHINE FOR SERVICE" in this
section.
1. Thoroughly wash or clean the machine.
2. Completely lubricate all points of the machine asoutlined
in the "LUBRICATION GUIDE" in Section 7.
3. Drain off the water from the fuel tank. Refer to "FUEL
SYSTEM" in Section 8.
NOTE: Be sure fuel tank contains minimum of five to
ten gallons of approved dieselfuel.
4. Cover the transmission breather opening with tape.
5. If the cooling system will be exposed to freezing temper-
atures during storage and water only was used during opera-
tion, the cooling system must be drained and refilled with an
anti-freeze solution while at operating temperature. Refer to
"COOLING SYSTEM" in Section 8 to select a solution
suitable for the lowest temperature that the cooling system
will be exposedto during storage.
NOTE: If anti-freeze solution was not used,the residual
water retained by capillary attraction inside the cooler
passagesmust be blown out with dry compressedair
through thedrain valve in the oil cooler. DO NOT RELY
ONLY ON DRAINING THE WATER.
6. Completely service the air cleaners. Refer to "AIR
CLEANING SYSTEM" in Section 8.
7. Movethe machineto the storagearea. Lower the bucket to
the ground.
8. To prevent dirt or moisture from entering the engine, plug
up the ends of the exhaust pipe and crankcasebreather pipe.
Removethe air cleaner hood and cover the air cleaner intake
pipe.
9. Open both air tank drain valves.
10. Removethe batteries and store them in a cool, dry place
above freezing (+32 degreesF.). The batteries must be fully
charged at the time of storage. Check the batteries at least
once a month for water level and specific gravity. Never allow
the batteries to run down below 3/4 full charge while in
storage.
11. Coat the exposed portions of all cylinder rods and
control valve spoolswith chassisgrease.
12. If it is desirableto leavethe tires on the machine, jack the
machine up and place it on blocks with the tires in
suspension.Deflate and cover the tires.