Preparing the engine for storage Batteries Remove the batteries and trickle charge them at the battery charging station. This does not apply to batteries specified as maintenance-free by the manufacturer. Storage After the preparations, the engine should be stored in a dry and warm place (room tempera- ture). The same applies to short-term storage, even if the engine has not been prepared for storage as above. When the engine is to be taken into operation again 1. Remove plugs and tape from coolant connec- tions, air intakes and exhaust pipes. WARNING! 2. Fill the cooling system with coolant. For more information refer to Maintenance.
Wear gloves and protective goggles when charg- ing and handling batteries. The batteries contain a highly corrosive acid. 3. Check the oil level in the engine or top up with fresh engine oil. 4. Lubricate the valve mechanisms and their pushrods and valve tappets as well as the in- jector mechanisms with plenty of oil. 5. Drain the preservative fuel from the fuel manifold and fuel filter. 6. Connect and bleed the fuel system. For more information refer to Maintenance. 7. Wash off any preservative oil on the outside using white spirit. If the engine is equipped with an SCR system which has been drained and cleaned: 8. Fill the reductant tank with reductant.
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