Removing Engine from Long Term Storage

Refer to the appropriate section for detailed services listed below or have your authorized servicing dealer or engine distributor perform services that you may not be familiar with.

1. Remove all protective coverings from engine. Unseal all openings in engine and remove covering from electrical systems.

2. Remove the batteries from storage. Install batteries (fully charged) and connect the terminals.

3. Install fan/alternator poly-vee belt if removed.

4. Fill fuel tank.

5. Perform all appropriate prestarting checks. ( See DAILY PRESTARTING CHECKS in Lubrication and Maintenance/Daily Section.)

6. IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than 30 seconds at a time. Wait at least 2 minutes for starter to cool before trying again.

   Crank engine for 20 seconds with starter (do not allow the engine to start). Wait 2 minutes and crank engine an additional 20 seconds to assure bearing surfaces are adequately lubricated.

7. Start engine and run at low idle and no load for several minutes. Warm up carefully and check all gauges before placing engine under load.

8. On the first day of operation after storage, check overall engine for leaks and check all gauges for correct operation.

NOTE: If using BIODIESEL blends after long term storage, frequency of fuel filter plugging may increase initially.