Engine Preservation 8.1 Preservation 26 268 1 Turn engine over manually several times. If using starter, set shutdown lever to stop position. Remove V-belts 1 and store in wrapped condition. Spray grooves of V-belt pulleys 2 with anti- corrosion agent. Close off intake ports 3 and exhaust ports 4. Drain anti-corrosion agent (see 6.3.3 / 6.3.5). Lightly grease and replace coolant filler 5. Run engine for about 10 minutes. Turn engine off. If the engine is to remain idle for an extended period of time, it is necessary to take protective measures to prevent rust formation. The pre- servative measures described here will protect the engine for up to 6 months.
The procedure will have to be reversed before the engine is re- commissioned. Recommended cleansing agent to remove preservatives when recommissioning engine: Petroleum benzine (hazardous materials class A3) Clean engine (with cold cleansing agent if preferred). See 6.3.2. Drain engine oil (see 6.1.2) and fill with anti- corrosion oil. If necessary, clean oil bath air cleaner (see 6.4.3) and fill with anti-corrosion oil. Make up a mixture of 90% diesel fuel and 10% anti-corrosion oil, and refill fuel tank. Fill with anti-corrosion agent (see 4.3.3). Run engine until warm, then turn off. Anti-corrosion oils to specification:
MIL-L-21260B TL 9150-037/2 NATO code C 640/642 Drain coolant (see 6.3.3/6.3.5). 8 8.1 Preservation Preserving Engine: Drain fuel tank. 26 268 1 26 268 1