5-32 BA D18 us* 1.1 * D18b510.fm
5 Operation
5.14 Putting out of operation/back into operation
The specified measures refer to putting the machine out of operation and
back into operation after more than 30 days.
Putting out of operation temporarily
Store the machine indoors if possible.
Park the machine only on firm ground (for example concrete) outdoors. Tilt
the skip to prevent material from freezing or ice from forming in the skip.
1. Park the machine – see “Parking the machine” on page 5-15.
2. Clean the engine with a high-pressure cleaner in a suitable place –
see chapter “7.5 Cleaning and maintenance” on page 7-16.
3. Check the machine for leaks and loose nuts, screws and connections.
4. Carefully clean and dry the entire machine.
5. Spray an anticorrosion agent onto bare metal parts of the machine
(piston rods of hydraulic cylinders, for example).
6. Apply grease to all lubrication points.
7. Fill the fuel tank completely.
8. Check the hydraulic oil, antifreeze and coolant levels, and add
hydraulic oil, antifreeze and coolant if necessary.
9. Change engine oil.
10.Operate the battery master switch.
11.Remove the battery and store it in a safe place. Charge the battery and
perform battery maintenance at regular intervals.
12.Close the air-intake openings of the air filter system and exhaust pipe.