Storage

Storing Safety

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Fuel vapors are explosive and flammable. Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide and can cause serious illness or death: · Run the engine only long enough to move the machine to or from storage. · Do not store machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. · Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine in any enclosure.

Preparing Machine for Storage

1. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary. Tighten loose hardware.

2. Repair scratched or chipped metal surfaces to prevent rust.

3. Wash the machine and apply wax to metal and plastic surfaces.

4. Run machine for five minutes to dry belts and pulleys.

5. Apply light coat of engine oil to pivot and wear points to prevent rust.

6. Lubricate grease points.

7. Park machine with cylinder rods retracted. Coat any exposed cylinder rods and attachment hooks with a thin film of grease.

8. Check tire pressure.

Preparing Backhoe for Storage

NOTE: Follow recommended storage procedure if backhoe is removed from the machine and stored for an extended period of time.

1. Follow procedure for removing the backhoe in the OPERATING BACKHOE section.

2. Repair any worn or damaged parts. Replace parts if necessary. Tighten loose hardware.

3. Repair scratched or chipped metal surfaces to prevent rust.

4. Wash the backhoe and apply wax to metal surfaces.

5. Apply light coat of engine oil to pivot and wear points to prevent rust.

6. Lubricate grease points.

7. Store backhoe with cylinder rods retracted. Coat any exposed cylinder rods with a thin film of grease.

8. Store the backhoe in a dry, protected place. If backhoe is stored outside, put a waterproof cover over it.

Preparing Fuel and Engine For Storage

Fuel:

If you have been using "Stabilized Fuel", add stabilized fuel to tank until the tank is full.

NOTE: Filling the fuel tank reduces the amount of air in the fuel tank and helps reduce deterioration of fuel.

If you are not using "Stabilized Fuel":

1. Park machine safely in a well-ventilated area.

NOTE: Try to anticipate the last time the machine will be used for the season so very little fuel is left in the fuel tank.

2. Turn on engine and allow to run until it runs out of fuel.

3. Turn key to OFF position.

4. Mix fresh fuel and fuel stabilizer in separate container. Follow stabilizer instructions for mixing.

5. Fill fuel tank with stabilized fuel.

6. Run engine for a few minutes to allow fuel mixture to circulate through fuel injectors.

Engine:

Engine storage procedure should be used when machine is not to be used for longer than 60 days.

1. Change engine oil and filter while engine is warm.

2. Service air filter if necessary.

3. Clean debris from engine air intake screen.

4. Clean the engine and engine compartment.

5. Remove battery.

6. Clean the battery and battery posts. Check the electrolyte level.

7. Close fuel shut-off valve.

8. Store the battery in a cool, dry place where it will not freeze.

NOTE: The stored battery should be recharged every 90 days.

9. Charge the battery.

10. Store the machine in a dry, protected place. If machine is stored outside, put a waterproof cover over it.

Removing Machine From Storage

1. Check tire pressure.

2. Check engine oil level.

3. Check battery electrolyte level. Charge battery if necessary.

4. Install battery.

5. Check transmission oil level.

6. Check front axle oil level.

7. Lubricate all grease points.

8. Open fuel shut-off valve.

9. Run the engine 5 minutes to allow oil to be distributed throughout the engine.

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always check area around machine for bystanders and obstacles before operating the machine.

10. Cycle loader boom and bucket, backhoe boom, dipperstick, bucket and swing functions for three complete cycles.

11. Be sure all shields and guards or deflectors are in place.