SECTION 3 MACHINE TRANSPORT AND STORAGE Page 8 MACHINE STORAGE CAUTION! Due to the volatile nature of "VCI", irritation of eyes and skin may occur. Prolonged exposure to the vapors or oil should be avoided. 11. Start the engine and run in the middle range of idle speed, no load, for approximately 4 minutes and stop the engine. 12. Lubricate all points of the machine as outlined in the “SERVICE GUIDE”, Section 5. NOTE: Be sure to oil or grease all linkage connections, joints, nuts, pins, shafts, and bushings not covered in the “SERVICE GUIDE”. 13. Drain the crankcase oil from the engine, replace the lubricating oil filter and refill with the specified oil. Refer to "ENGINE", Section 5. 14.
Add 15 [ml] of "VCI" for each liter of engine oil capacity to the crankcase. (Example: if the total crankcase capacity is 10 liters, add 150 [ml] of VCI to the crankcase). 15. Start the engine and run it in the middle range of idle speed, no load, for approximately 30 seconds and stop the engine. 16. Remove the air intake cap. 17. Pour 120 [ml] of "VCI" into the intake manifold to provide sufficient corrosion protection for the area between the top of the piston and the bottom of the cylinder head. 18. Add 350 [ml] of VCI to the hydraulic reservoir. 19. Seal all external openings (i.e.
engine exhaust outlet, crankcase and hydraulic breathers, fuel vent line, air intake, etc.) with waterproof tape wide enough to cover the opening regardless of its size. NOTE: When sealing with tape, be sure to extend the tape approximately 25 mm beyond opening to insure a good seal. 20. Remove the batteries and store them in a cool, clean, dry, well ventilated place away from areas of storing or dispensing fuel and oil, not near any heat source and preferably where the temperature range is between 0[°C] to +21 [°C]. Be sure the batteries are fully charged. IMPORTANT: Do not leave batteries on a concrete floor or in freezing temperatures. IMPORTANT:
If the machine is stored with dry-charged batteries or no batteries, the alternator output lead must be disconnected and insulated. Failure to do so may result in permanent damage to the alternator. Connect the output lead only after the batteries have been activated with electrolyte. Refer to "ELECTRICAL SYSTEM", Section 5. 21. If the blade is detached for storage, secure the cylinders to the machine to avoid damage. 22. Coat all machined, unpainted surfaces with chassis grease to prevent rust. TD-15H DRESSTA