OPERATION 3.23 SHOVEL STORAGE 3.23 SHOVEL STORAGE GENERAL Storage periods up to 30 days require no special preservation when the unit is stored in a protected place. When the Shovel is placed in storage for 30 days or more follow the procedure below. NOTICE The description below includes special equipment which may not be installed in your machine. 3.23.1 PREPARING FOR STORAGE 1. Clean the Shovel thoroughly, lubricate all points according to the lubrication chart. Move the machine to a protected place or cover the Shovel with a tarpaulin. Retract all hydraulic cyl- inders as far as possible. Cover the protruding piston rods with grease. 2.
Refer to Engine Operation and Maintenance Manual for Engine storage procedure. 3. Fill up cooling system with anti-freeze and coolant. Observe instructions in the Engine Manual. 4. Service the engine air cleaner. 5. Drain condensation from fuel tank and fill the fuel tank with a mixture of 90% Diesel fuel and 10% protection oil, e.g. Shell Ensis 20. 6. Seal the engine air intake, exhaust outlet, electrical compo- nents, fuel tank ventilation and breather on the hydraulic oil reservoir to prevent dirt and moisture from entering. 7. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place (0 to 10° C) to minimize self discharge. Be sure the batteries are fully charged.
Never allow batteries to run down below ѕ full charge. 8. Loosen all drive belts. 9. Repaint areas that have paint damage with a good quality paint. Grease all machined unpainted surfaces with good quality grease to prevent rust. 10. Drain condensation from hydraulic oil reservoir. If necessary, add hydraulic oil. 11. Attach a tag to the instrument panel to indicate what work has been done. 275