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To maintain warranty coverage, engines intended to be taken
out of service or stored 30 days or longer require the following
procedures.
these procedures are also recommended for
engines outside of warranty to assure maximum engine life:
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Maintain a "Full" fuel tank with the addition of diesel
fuel stabilizer to minimize microbial growth within the
fuel system. Run engine long enough to allow the fuel
stabilizer to enter the entire fuel system. If the engine is
utilized in a mobile application drive vehicle to mix the
stabilizer in the fuel tank.
•
Before storage replace engine fuel filter(s) and drain all
water separators of any water.
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Every 30 days or less, run engine until full operating
temperature has been maintained.
SECTION 6 – LONG TERM STORAGE
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Before storage, change the engine oil and filter with
the appropriate engine oil for conditions the engine will
experience during storage.
•
Cover air intake ducts to prevent moisture and debris
intrusion during storage.
•
Cover vertical exhaust stack.
•
Check the battery charge and recharge if needed.
Disconnect the battery cables between batteries
and between the batteries and vehicle.
temperatures are expected, remove batteries and store
in an area with temperature above freezing. If battery
removal is not required (warm climate), maintain the
battery charge every 30 days.
•
Test the cooling system, additive levels and coolant
freeze protection.
Coolant freeze protection must be
set below the coldest anticipated temperature during
storage.
If freezing
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