Storage - Northern Lights OM-C3 Operator's Manual

Engine Storage Guidelines
1. John Deere engines can be stored outside for up
to three (3) months with no long term preparation
IF COVERED BY WATERPROOF COVERING. No
outside storage is recommended without a waterproof
covering.
2. John Deere engines can be stored in a standard
overseas shipping container for up to three (3) months
with no long term preparation.
3. John Deere engines can be stored inside for up to six
(6) months with no long term preparation.
4. John Deere engines expected to be stored more
than six (6) months MUST have long term storage
preparation. ( See PREPARING ENGINE FOR LONG
TERM STORAGE, later in this section.)

Storage

5. Long term storage includes the use of a stabilized rust
preventive oil to protect internal metal components
of the engine. This oil should be an SAE 10 oil with
1-4 percent morpholine or equivalent vapor corrosion
inhibitor. These rust preventive oils are available from
area distributors.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE BIODIESEL DURING
MACHINE STORAGE. When using biodiesel
blends, switch to petroleum diesel for long
term storage. Before storage, operate engine
on at least one complete tank of petroleum
diesel fuel to purge the fuel system. Follow
normal storage procedures once the fuel
system has been purged.
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