Storage; External Engine Protection; Injection Systems Protection - Kohler KD 625/3 Workshop Manual

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STORAGE

When the engines are not used for more than 3 months, they must be protected by the measures described
below:
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STORAGE

External engine protection:

- Start the engine and heat it.
- Remove the drain plug and let the oil flow completely.
- Replace the oil filter with a new one (screw manually the new filter).
- Clean the oil drain plug and after having assembled a new gasket,
tighten it.
- Carry out the oil refilling to the upper level of the rod, using AGIP
RUSTIA C (for Countries in which this product is not available find an
equivalent product on the market).
- Start for about 10 minutes and verify any possible oil leakage, then
stop the engine.

Injection systems protection:

- Empty the fuel tank.
- Replace the fuel filter with a new one.
- Carry out the filling of fuel using 10% of AGIP RUSTIA NT special
additives.
- After having performed the air bleeding, start the engine, verify any
possible fuel leakage, then stop the engine.
External engine protection:
- Clean carefully cylinder cooling system fins and the blowing fan.
- Loosen the drive belt of the blowing fan.
- Protect the external non-painted surfaces with AGIP RUSTIA 100/F.
- Seal with adhesive tape the intake and exhaust systems
- Coat the engine with a nylon or plastic sheet.
- Keep in a dry place. If possible not in direct contact with the ground
and away from high voltage electric lines.
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