Taking Out Of Service And Storage; Safety Rules For Taking Out Of Service And Storage; Storage Conditions; Measures Before Taking Out Of Service - Kubota U17-3a Operating Instructions Manual

Taking out of service and storage

Taking out of service and storage
If the excavator is taken out of service for up to six months, the measures before, during and after taking it out of
service must be carried out as described below. If the vehicle is to be taken out of service for a period of over six
months, contact the manufacturer for additional measures.

Safety rules for taking out of service and storage

The general safety rules (page 14), the safety rules for operation (page 51) and the safety rules for maintenance
(page 106) apply.
When taking the excavator out of service, secure it against unauthorised use.

Storage conditions

The storage place must have a sufficient load-bearing capacity for the weight of the excavator.
The storage place must be frost-free, dry and well ventilated.

Measures before taking out of service

Clean and dry the excavator thoroughly (page 96).
Check the hydraulic oil level, top up if necessary (page 131).
Change the engine oil and oil filter (page 127).
Drive the excavator to the storage place.
Remove the battery (page 119) and store it in a dry and frost-protected room. If necessary, connect it to a
trickle charger.
Grease the swivel gear (page 119).
Grease the swivel bearing (page 123).
Grease all other greasing points (page 61).
Grease the swing bracket (page 60).
Grease the bucket bolt and bucket linkage bolt (page 60).
Check the antifreeze content of the coolant, add coolant if necessary (page 92).
Grease the hydraulic cylinder piston rods.

Measures during taking out of service

Charge the battery regularly (page 118).
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