Engine Storage Over 6 Months - Kohler KDI 1903 TCR Owner's Manual

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5.14 Engine storage over 6 months

Follow the steps described in
1. Engine oil replacement
2. Refuel with fuel additives for long storage. The following additives are recommended:
DEFA Fluid Plus (Pakelo Lubricants),
Diesel Treatment (Green Star),
Top Diesel (Bardhal),
STP Diesel Fuel Injector Treatment.
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3. With expansion tank:
make sure that the coolant is up to the maximum level.
4. Without expansion tank: Top liquid up until the pipes inside the radiator are covered by about 5
mm.
Do not overfill the radiator, but leave room for the fuel to expand.
5. Start the engine and keep it idle at minimum speed for 2 minutes.
6. Bring the engine to 3/4 of the maximum speed for 5÷10 minutes.
7. Turn off the engine.
8. Completely empty the fuel tank.
9. Spray SAE 10W-40 on the exhaust and intake manifolds.
10. Seal the exhaust and intake ducts to prevent foreign bodies from entering.
11. When cleaning the engine, if using a pressure washer or steam cleaning device, avoid directing the
nozzle on electrical components, cable connections and sealed rings (oil seals etc).
If cleaning engine with a pressure washer or steam cleaner, it is important to maintain a minimum
distance of at least 200mm between the surface to be washed and the nozzle - avoiding absolutely
electrical components such as alternators, starter motors and engine control units (ECU).
12. Treat non-painted parts with protective products.
If the engine protection is performed according to the suggestions indicated no corrosion damage should
occur.
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INFORMATION ABOUT MAINTENANCE
Par. 5.13 .
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