Preparing the engine for storage Preparing the engine for storage Preservative coolant If the engine is to be stored with a full cooling system, use coolant containing 50 percent glycol by volume. Glycol without nitrite-based inhibi- tor should be used. Example: BASF G48 or BASF D542. If the engine is not being used for an extended period its cooling system, fuel system and com- bustion chamber and outside must be protected against rust. An alternative to preparing the engine for long- term storage is to start the engine and warm it up every 6 months. WARNING! Ethylene glycol can be fatal if ingested. Avoid contact with the skin.
Handling the engine The engine can normally stand idle for up to 6 months without preparation. For longer periods of downtime, the following measures should be taken. These measures provide protection for ap- proximately 4 years. Preservative fuel Use diesel mixed with Lubrizol 560H or the equivalent. Mix 1 cm 3 (ml)/0.06 in 3 Lubrizol 560H in 10 dm 3 /2.3 US gallons of fuel. Preparations for storage: 1. Thoroughly clean the engine. 2. Run the engine for a specific period using special preservative fuel, oil and coolant. WARNING! Lubrizol 560H contains aromatic hydrocarbons which are hazardous to health. 3. Otherwise prepare the engine for storage (fil- ter renewal, lubrication, etc.).
Use spot extractors where there is a danger of vapour build-up. Wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the fuel. Do not use contaminated clothing. If it gets in your eyes: Flush with a gentle jet of water for at least 15 minutes and contact a doctor. If it gets on your skin: Wash with soap and water. If you inhale it: Fresh air, rest and warmth. Store in well-sealed containers in a dry, cool, place out of the reach of children. If the engine is equipped with an SCR system: The reductant in the SCR system is perishable. If it is not used, its quality can deteriorate over time.
The reductant tank and the SCR system should therefore be drained and cleaned after longer stationary periods. IMPORTANT! Reductant is a highly corrosive fluid which must not come into contact with materials which are sensitive to corrosion. Rinse off reductant spillages with plenty of wa- ter. Lubrizol is flammable and has a 2A fire rating. The flashpoint is 27 °C/81°F. In case of fire: Ex- tinguish with carbon dioxide, powder or foam. If reductant seeps into electrical connections or electrical cables, these must be renewed. OPM 300 en-GB 75 © Scania CV AB 2015, Sweden