LONG TERM STORAGE OPERATION LONG TERM STORAGE 3 BEFORE STORAGE 3 NOTICE To protect the hydraulic cylinder piston rod while in stor- age, keep the work equipment in the posture shown at right. (This prevents rust from developing on the piston rod) When putting the machine in storage for a long time, do as follows. q Clean and wash all parts, then store the machine indoors. If the machine has to be stored outdoors, select level ground and cover the machine with canvas. q Completely fill the fuel tank, lubricate and change the oil before storage. q Apply a thin coat of grease to the metal surface of the hydraulic piston rods.
q Disconnect the negative terminals of the battery and cover it or remove it from the machine and store it sepa- rately. q Lock each control lever and pedal with the safety lock lever and pedal lock. q Set the stop valve to the LOCK position on machines ready for attachments. Install the blind plugs to the elbows. q Set the selector valve on the machines which can install attachments to the “Where no attachment is mounted“ position. q If the ambient temperature is expected to drop below 0 o C, change fuel and oil to low viscosity type for all com- ponents.
For detail see "LUBRICANTS, FUEL AND COOLANT SPECIFICATIONS (4-10)" DURING STORAGE 3 When it is necessary to perform the rust-preventive operation while the machine is indoors, open the doors and windows to improve ventilation and prevent gas poisoning. q During storage, always operate the machine once a month so that a new film of oil will be coated over mov- able parts and component surfaces. At the same time, also charge the battery. q For machines equipped with an air conditioner, run the air conditioner. q Rotate the tracks. 3-120 WARNING