MACHINE TRANSPORT AND STORAGE SECTION 3 Page 7 3.4. MACHINE STORAGE 3.4.1. PREPARING FOR STORAGE When a machine is taken out of service and stored for more than 30 days, steps must be taken to protect the machine. Leaving the equipment outdoors exposed to the elements will materially shorten its life. An enclosure will protect the machine from rapid temperature changes and lessen the amount of condensation that forms in hydraulic components, engine, fuel tank and final drives. If it is not possible to put the machine in an enclosure, cover it with a tarpaulin. After a machine has been positioned for storage and the engine shutdown, perform the following operations: 1.
Visually inspect the machine for external leakage and other defects. 2. Clean the radiator, refer to “COOLING SYSTEM”, Section 5. 3. Thoroughly clean the machine, be sure to rinse off any corrosive residue. 4. Correct any defects found. Consult Authorized Distributor of Construction Equipment, if necessary. 5. Clean or replace the air cleaner filter elements. Refer to “AIR CLEANING SYSTEM”, Section 5. 6. The cooling system should be completely drained, chemically flushed, and refilled with a conditioned water/antifreeze solution suitable for the lowest temperature anticipated. Refer to "COOLING SYSTEM", Section 5 for the proper antifreeze and conditioner concentrations. IMPORTANT:
Under no circumstances should a vehicle be stored with a dry cooling system. 7. Drain the condensation water from the fuel tank. Refer to “FUEL SYSTEM”, Section 5. 8. Remove and reinstall new fuel filters. Refer to “FUEL SYSTEM”, Section 5.It is recommended to use fuel stabilizer, quantity as instructed by the manufacturer. Stabilizer will prevent degrading of fuel, sludge buildup and stops the growth of bacteria in fuel during storage. Fuel stabilizer may be purchased from: FUEL PREP 1000 NALCO CHEMICAL COMPANY 2901 BUTTERFIELD ROAD OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521, USA or machines distributor 10.
Add 120 [ml] of volatile corrosion inhibitor “VCI” for each 100 liters of total fuel capacity to the fuel tank. "VCI" provides corrosion protection by contact with metal, and in a closed system, the vapors provide sufficient protection for areas that are not in contact with fuel. "VCI" may be purchased from: NOX RUST VCI # 105 OIL DAUBERT CHEMICAL COMPANY 1200 JORIES BLVD OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS 60521, USA or machines distributor WARNING! Rust inhibitors are volatile and flammable. Prepare the machine in a well ventilated place. Keep away from open flame or sparks DO NOT SMOKE. Store the container in a secure, cool, well ventilated place. DRESSTA TD-15H