Maintenance BS 60-2 / BS 70-2
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5.7 Long-Term Storage
Introduction
Extended storage of equipment requires preventative maintenance.
Performing these steps helps to preserve machine components and
ensures the machine will be ready for future use. While not all of
these steps necessarily apply to this machine, the basic procedures
remain the same.
When
Prepare your machine for extended storage if it will not be operated
for 30 days or more.
Preparing for storage
Follow the procedures below to prepare your machine for storage.
• Complete any needed repairs.
• Replenish or change oils (engine, exciter, hydraulic & gear-case)
per the intervals specified in the Scheduled Maintenance table.
• Grease all fittings and, if applicable, repack bearings.
• Inspect engine coolant. Replace coolant if it appears cloudy, is
more than two seasons old, or does not meet the average lowest
temperature for your area.
• If your machine has an engine equipped with a fuel valve, start
the engine, close the fuel valve, and run the engine until it stops.
• Consult the engine owner’s manual for instructions on preparing
the engine for storage.
Stabilizing the fuel
After completing the procedures listed above, fill the fuel tank
completely and add a high-quality stabilizer to the fuel.
• Choose a stabilizer that includes cleaning agents and additives
designed to coat/protect the cylinder walls.
• Make sure the stabilizer you use is compatible with the fuel in
your area, fuel type, grade and temperature range. Do not add
extra alcohol to fuels which already contain it (for example, E10).
• For engines with diesel fuel, use a stabilizer with a biocide to
restrict or prevent bacteria and fungus growth.
• Add the correct amount of stabilizer per the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
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