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5.14 Decommissioning and putting the machine back into operation
The specified measures refer to decommissioning and putting the
machine back into operation after more than 30 days.
Decommissioning the machine temporarily
Store the machine indoors if possible.
If the machine has to be stored outdoors, place it on a wooden base (if
possible) and cover it with a watertight tarp to protect it against humidity.
1. Park the machine – see “Parking the machine” on page 5-7.
2. Clean the engine with a high-pressure cleaner in a suitable place –
see chapter “7.5 Cleaning and maintenance on or with the machine”
on page 7-20.
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 and coolant levels, and add hydraulic oil and
coolant if necessary.
9. Change engine oil.
10.Remove the battery and store it in a safe place. Charge the battery and
perform battery maintenance at regular intervals.
11.Set the fuel cock to OFF.
12.Close the air-intake openings of the air filter system and exhaust pipe.
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