9 LONG-TERM STORAGE
Mitsubishi Diesel Engine S12R OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Pub. No. 291Y1-40720 Revision: 5
Storage
1 Disconnect the cables from the
battery terminals.
2 Place a cover over the entire engine
and put in desiccant.
• Store the engine in a well-ventilated
and dried indoor area.
• Post a sign noted as "Fuel tank must
be filled" on the fuel inlet pipe, etc.
for the first startup after storage.
3 Charge the battery disconnected in
Step 1.
4 After charging, clean around the
battery terminals, and apply grease
lightly.
• Store the battery in a dry cool indoor
area.
Maintenance during Storage
Check battery fluid level, and then charge the
battery once a month.
Restart after Storing
When restarting the engine after storing, follow the
next procedure:
â– Preparation
1 Remove the cover that has been
placed over the entire engine.
2 Remove the adhesive cloth tape
from around the terminals of the
starter and alternator.
3 Adjust the tension of each belt on
the crank pulley or alternator. "
Belt
Tension (Alternator) - Adjust" (→
Page 128)
4 Remove the adhesive cloth tape
from around the air inlet, exhaust
outlet, breather, and other openings.
5 Connect each piping of the fuel
system and others.
6 Connect a well-charged battery
stored.
7 Perform the pre-operation check.
"
Pre-operation Check" (→ Page 91)
8 Remove the rocker cover from all the
cylinder heads.
•Tool: Wrench
Fig. 9-1 Rocker Cover - Remove
Do not short the battery terminals.
* Otherwise, sparks will occur, which may cause
a fire or an explosion.
When checking and servicing the
battery, wear proper protective gears
such as protective eyeglasses, rubber
gloves, working clothes with long
sleeves and long trousers.
* If battery fluid comes into contact with your eyes
or skin, it may result in sight loss or burns.
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