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Maintenance Section
Engine Storage Procedure - Check
4. .Remove the oil level gauge to check the oil level.
Maintain the oil level between the ADD and FULL
marks on the side of the oil level gauge.
Engine Storage Procedure -
Check
The oil change interval may be extended to 12
months for a vehicle that is operated seasonally and
placed in storage for the remainder of the year by
using the required storage procedures and the
required start-up procedures. This extension is
permitted if the following categories for oil change
intervals in the Operation and Maintenance Manual,
Maintenance Interval Schedule have not been
reached:
• Mileage
• Operating hours
• Fuel consumption
If an engine is out of operation and if use of the
engine is not planned, special precautions should be
made. If the engine will be stored for more than 3
months, a complete protection procedure is
recommended.
Special Precautions
Your Perkins distributor can help in preparing the
engine for extended storage periods.
Some applications, the engine can be equipped with
delayed engine shutdown. Allow at least 2 minutes
after the engine has stopped before you turn the
battery disconnect switch to OFF. Disconnecting the
battery power too soon will prevent purging of the
DEF fluid lines after the engine is shut down. Also,
during the 2 minutes the engine electronic control
module is active storing information from the engine
and aftertreatment sensors.
The OEM condition of storage for the application that
the engine is installed must be followed.
Engine
1. Clean the engine of any dirt, rust, grease, and oil.
Inspect the exterior. Paint areas that contain paint
damage with a good quality paint.
2. Remove dirt from the air cleaners. Check all seals,
gaskets, and the filter element for damage.
3. Apply lubricant to all points in this Operation and
Maintenance Manual, "Maintenance Interval
Schedule".
4. Drain the crankcase oil. Replace the crankcase oil
and change the oil filters. For the proper
procedure, refer to this Operation and
Maintenance Manual.
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5. Add Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) oil to the
crankcase oil. The volume of VCI oil in the
crankcase oil should be 3 to 4 percent.
Note: If the engine crankcase is full, drain enough
engine oil so the mixture can be added.
6. Remove the air filter elements. Turn the engine at
cranking speed with the throttle control in FUEL
OFF position. Use a sprayer to add a mixture of 50
percent VCI oil and 50 percent engine oil into the
air inlet or turbocharger inlet.
Note: The mixture of VCI oil can be added to the inlet
by removing the plug for checking turbocharger boost
pressure. The minimum application rate for the VCI
oil mixture is 5.5 mL per L (3 oz per 1000 cu in) of
engine displacement.
7. Use a sprayer to apply a mixture of 50 percent VCI
oil and 50 percent crankcase oil into the exhaust
openings. The minimum application rate for the oil
mixture is 5.5 mL per L (3 oz per 1000 cu in) of
engine displacement. Seal the exhaust pipe and
seal any drain holes in the muffler.
8. Remove the fuel from the secondary fuel filter
housing. Alternately, empty and reinstall the spin-
on fuel filter element to remove any dirt and water.
Drain any sleeve metering fuel pump.
Clean the primary fuel filter. Fill with calibration
fluid or kerosene. Install the primary fuel filter and
operate the priming pump. This procedure will
send clean oil to the secondary filter and the
engine.
Open the fuel tank drain valve to drain any water
and dirt from the fuel tank. Apply a spray of
calibration fluid or kerosene at the rate of
30 mL per 30 L (1 oz per 7.50 gal US) of fuel tank
capacity to prevent rust in the fuel tank. Add
0.15 mL per L (.02 oz per 1 gal US) of commercial
biocide such as Biobor JF to the fuel.
Apply a small amount of oil to the threads on the
fuel tank filler neck and install the cap. Seal all
openings to the tank to prevent evaporation of the
fuel and as a preservative.
9. Remove the fuel injectors. Apply 30 mL (1 oz) of
the mixture of oils (50 percent VCI oil and 50
percent engine oil) into each cylinder.
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