10 Storage; Storage Of The Engine In A Non-Operational Condition; Storage Of The Engine In An Operational Condition - Mitsubishi SS series Users Manual And Maintenance Manual

10 STORAGE

10.1 Storage of the engine in a non-
operational condition
10.1.1 Preparation
1. Drain the engine oil and put a preservative
into the engine (up to the high level on the
dipstick).
2. Make a mixture of preservative and fuel oil in
a 50-to-50 ratio and put the mixture into the
fuel tank.
3. Start and leave the engine idling for 5 to 10
minutes.
4. Stop the engine and spray volatile
preservative (VCI) into the opening of the air
inlet.
5. Drain the preservative-fuel mixture.
6. Apply a coat of preservative to the exposed
machined surfaces of the engine.
7. Cover the air inlet, the exhaust openings, and
the breather by taping them.
8. Loosen the fan belt.
9. Tape the starter and the alternator terminals.
Cover the starter and alternator with a
polyethylene sheet and put a desiccant inside.
10. Disconnect the cables from the battery and
charge the battery. Flush the top of the battery
with clean water and coat the poles with acid-
free vaseline to prevent further corrosion.
Keep the battery in a cool, dry place.
11. Cover the engine to protect it against the
weather.
NOTE
• Store the engine in a well-ventilated room.
• It is not necessary to drain the coolant if it
contains LLC.
• Attach a "DO NOT OPERATE" sign or
similar warning tag to the starter switch or
any of the controls.
• New engine oil may be used instead of
preservative.
10.1.2 Service during storage
Charge the battery at least once a month.
10.1.3 Remove the engine from storage
1. Remove the covers from the engine.
2. Connect a fully charged battery to the engine.
3. Remove the covers from the starter and the
alternator.
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4. Adjust the fan belt.
5. Remove the covering and the taping from the
various ports.
6. Drain the preservative and fill the engine with
the recommended engine oil.
7. Fill the fuel tank and prime the fuel system.
8. Check under and around the engine for items
such as loose or missing bolts, oil, fuel, or
coolant leaks.
9. Remove the rocker cover and lubricate the
valve mechanism.
10. Crank the engine 3 times, 10 seconds each
time, at intervals of 1 minute, with the fuel
supply shut off.
11. Make sure the engine oil pressure rises
properly.
12. Open the fuel supply valve and start the
engine.
13. Allow the engine to leave it idling.
14. When the engine has run long enough to
warm up, apply the load and bring it to an
operating speed.
10.2 Storage of the engine in an
operational condition
10.2.1 Follow steps 1 through 3 mentioned
below once a month:
1. Crank the engine 2 times, for 10 seconds
each time, with the starter at intervals of 30
seconds, with the fuel supply shut off. Open
the fuel supply valve afterwards.
2. Start and operate the engine at 800 rpm under
no-load condition for 5 minutes.
3. Increase the engine speed from 1000 to
1200 rpm and operate the engine under no-
load condition for 10 minutes.
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