SEBU9064 21 Lifting and Storage Product Storage 3. The engine oil will not need to be drained in order to store the engine. Provided the correct specification of engine oil is used the engine can be stored for up to 6 months. For the correct specification of engine oil refer to this Operation and Maintenance Manual, “Fluid recommendations”. 4. Remove the fan belt from the engine. Sealed Coolant System Ensure that the cooling system is filled with Perkins ELC, or an antifreeze that meets ASTM D6210 specification. Open Cooling System Ensure that all cooling drain plugs have been opened. Allow the coolant to drain. Install the drain plugs. Place a vapor phase inhibitor into the system.
The coolant system must be sealed once the vapor phase inhibitor has been introduced. The effect of the vapor phase inhibitor will be lost if the cooling system is open to the atmosphere. For maintenance procedures ref to this Operation and Maintenance Manual. Monthly Checks The crankshaft must be rotated in order to change the spring loading on the valve train. Rotate the crankshaft more than 180 degrees. Visibly check for damage or corrosion to the engine. Ensure that the engine is covered completely before storage. Log the procedure in the record for the engine.