SECTION 6 – LONG TERM STORAGE
General Information
To ma intain warr anty cove rage, engines intended to be taken
out o f service or stored 30 days or longer require the following
procedures. these procedures are also recommended for
engines outside of warranty to assure maximum engine life:
• Maintain a “Full” fuel tank with the addition of diesel fuel
stabilizer to minimize m icrob ial growth within the fu el
system. Run e n gin e long enough to allow the fuel stabilizer
to enter the entire fuel system. If t he engine is utilized in a
mobile a pp lication drive vehicle to mix the stabilizer in the
fuel tank.
• Before storage replace engine fuel filter(s) and drain all
water separators of any water.
• Every 30 days or less, run engine until full operating
temperature has been maintained.
• Before storage, change the engine oil and filter with
the appropriate engine oil for conditions the engine will
experience during storage.
• Cover air intake ducts to prevent moisture and debris
intrusion during storage.
• Cover vertical exhaust stack.
• Check the battery charge and recharge if needed.
Disconnect the battery cables between batteries and
between the batteries and vehicle. If freezin g tem peratures
are expected, remove batteries and store in an area with
temperature above freezing. If battery removal is not
required (warm climate) maintain the battery charge every
30 days.
• Test the cooling system, additive levels and coolant freeze
protection. Coolant freeze protection must be set below the
coldest anticipated temperature during storage.
Form No. 1172040R1
Printed in the United States of America Page 93
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