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OPERATION
3.24 SHOVEL STORAGE
GENERAL
Storage periods up to 30 days require no special preservation
when the unit is stored in a protected place. When the Shovel is
placed in storage for 30 days or more follow the procedure below.
NOTICE
The description below includes special equipment which
may not be installed in your machine.
3.24.1 PREPARING FOR STORAGE
1. Clean the Shovel thoroughly, lubricate all points according to
the lubrication chart. Move the machine to a protected place
or cover the Shovel with a tarpaulin. Retract all hydraulic cyl-
inders as far as possible. Cover the protruding piston rods
with grease.
2. Refer to Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual for
Engine storage procedure.
3. Fill up cooling system with anti-freeze and coolant. Observe
instructions in the Engine Manual.
4. Service the engine air cleaner.
5. Drain condensation from fuel tank and fill the fuel tank with a
mixture of 90% Diesel fuel and 10% protection oil, e.g. Shell
Ensis 20.
6. Seal the engine air intake, exhaust outlet, electrical compo-
nents, fuel tank ventilation and breather on the hydraulic oil
reservoir to prevent dirt and moisture from entering.
7. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place (0 to
10° C) to minimize self discharge. Be sure the batteries are
fully charged. Never allow batteries to run down below ¾ full
charge.
8. Loosen all drive belts.
9. Repaint areas that have paint damage with a good quality
paint. Grease all machined unpainted surfaces with good
quality grease to prevent rust.
10. Drain condensation from hydraulic oil reservoir. If necessary,
add hydraulic oil.
11. Attach a tag to the instrument panel to indicate what work has
been done.
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