Long Term Storage - Northern Lights M50C13 Operator's Manual

Engine Storage Guidelines
1. Northern Lights generator sets can be stored outside for
up to three (3) months with no long term preparation
IF COVERED BY WATERPROOF COVERING.
Outside storage is NOT recommended without a
waterproof covering.
2. Northern Lights generator sets can be stored in a
standard overseas shipping container for up to three (3)
months with no long term preparation.
3. Northern Lights generator sets can be stored inside for
up to six (6) months with no long term preparation.
4. Northern Lights generator sets expected to be stored
more than six (6) months MUST have long term storage
preparation. ( See PREPARING ENGINE FOR LONG
TERM STORAGE, below.)
5. Long term storage includes the use of a stabilized rust
preventive oil to protect internal metal components
of the engine. This oil should be an SAE 10 oil with
1-4 percent morpholine or equivalent vapor corrosion
inhibitor. These rust preventive oils are available from
area distributors.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE BIODIESEL DURING
MACHINE STORAGE. When using biodiesel blends,
switch to petroleum diesel for long term storage. Before
storage, operate engine on at least one complete tank of
petroleum diesel fuel to purge the fuel system. Follow
normal storage procedures once the fuel system has been
purged.
Preparing Engine for Long Term Storage
The following storage preparations are used for long term
engine storage up to one year. After that, the engine
should be started, warmed up, and retreated for an
extended storage period.
IMPORTANT: Any time your engine will not be used for
over six (6) months, the following recommendations for
storing it and removing it from storage will help to
minimize corrosion and deterioration.
1. Change engine oil and replace filter. (See CHANGE
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER page 31.) Used oil will
not give adequate protection. Add one (1) ounce of rust
preventive oil to the engine crankcase for every quart of
oil. This rust preventive oil should be an SAE 10 oil with
1-4 percent morpholine or equivalent vapor corrosion
inhibitor.

Long Term Storage

2. Ensure the machine fuel tank is filled with high quality
petroleum diesel fuel. Filling the tank completely will
ensure that water does not build up due to condensation.
For storage of more than one year, use Northern Lights
PREMIUM DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONER (or
equivalent) at the specified concentration.
3. Service air cleaner. (See REPLACING AIR CLEANER
FILTER ELEMENTS, pages 57-60.)
4. Draining and flushing of cooling system is not
necessary if engine is to be stored only for several
months. However, for extended storage periods of a year
or longer, it is recommended that the cooling system
be drained, flushed, and refilled. Refill with appropriate
coolant. (See RECOMMENDED ENGINE COOLANT
pages 25-26 and ADDING COOLANT, page 57.)
5. Prepare a tank with a solution of diesel fuel and rust
preventive oil, at ten (10) ounces of rust preventive oil per
gallon of diesel fuel.
6. Remove existing lines/plugs as required, and run a
temporary line from the tank to the engine fuel intake, and
another temporary line from the fuel return manifold
to the tank, so rust preventive oil solution is circulated
through the injection system during cranking.
7. Crank the engine several revolutions with starter
(do not allow the engine to start). This will allow rust
preventive oil solution to circulate.
8. Remove temporary lines installed in Step 6 above, and
replace any lines/plugs previously removed.
NOTE: One gallon of fuel/oil solution can be used to treat
100 engines; two gallons to treat 200 engines, etc. The oil
could then be replenished by adding an additional five (5)
ounces of rust preventive oil per gallon of solution.
However, starting over with a new solution is
recommended to dispose of any water or other impurities.
9. Loosen, or remove and store, fan/alternator poly-vee
belt.
10. Remove and clean batteries. Store them in a cool, dry
place and keep them fully charged.
11. Disengage the clutch for any driveline.
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