Preparing Engine for Storage

causym CAUTION: Gasoline is highly flammable and can cause serious injury or death to you or others if ignited. Do not use gasoline as a cleaning agent when preparing engine for storage.

1. Wash outside of engine thoroughly with a safe solvent.

2. Clean air cleaner. (See CLEAN AND INSPECT PRIMARY ELEMENT in Engine and Drive Train section.)

3. With engine warm, drain crankcase. Replace filter and fill crankcase. (See EVERY 200 HOURS in Lubrication and Maintenance section.)

IMPORTANT: Do not drain cooling system to protect against freezing. Heater does not drain completely, so damage would result.

4. Drain, flush, and refill cooling system with coolant. Turn heater on and run engine until it reaches operating temperature.

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5. Drain fuel tank (A) and add 38L (10 gal) of diesel fuel with 420 mL (14 oz) of corrosion inhibitor. Start engine and run at fast idle for 15 to 20 minutes. Allow engine to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.

6. Add 300 mL (10 oz) of corrosion inhibitor to crankcase.


A-Fuel Tank

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7. Remove electric starter plug (A) from manifold. Put 90 mL (3 oz) of inhibitor in manifold. Replace plug.

8. Remove battery (negative cable first) and store in a dry, cool place. Charge battery every 30 days, if necessary.

9. Loosen belt.

10. Clean radiator.

11. Seal following openings with tape and/or plastic bags to prevent loss of corrosion inhibiting vapors.

  • Exhaust pipe
  • Air cleaner pre-cleaner
  • Engine dipstick and tube
  • Crankcase breather tube
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A-Electric Starter Plug

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