SECTION V
MACHINE STORAGE
SECTION V
MACHINE STORAGE
2. Replace the drain plug, change the oil filter element
GENERAL
and fill the crankcase to the proper level with the
recommended oil type.
If this machine is to be removed from service for an
extended period of time, the following procedure should
3. Fill the fuel tank and operate the engine for two
be used when removing the machine from service and
minutes at 1200 RPM and no load.
placing the machine back into service to ensure proper
operation of the machine at all times.
NOTE
PREPARATION FOR SHORT TERM STORAGE
Do not drain the crankcase or fuel
GENERAL.
tank after this run.
Short term storage for the machine proper and for
Detroit Diesel engine is 30 days or less. For the
4. Service the engine air cleaner, if inspection reveals
Cummins engines, short term storage is for periods of up
the need.
to six months. To prepare for longer storage periods,
refer to the topic, "Preparation for Long Term Storage".
5. Check the condition of the water, or antifreeze
solution, in the engine cooling system. If the coolant
Separate procedures are outlined below for the machine
appears unfit for further use, drain the cooling system,
proper and for both engine types.
flush with clean soft water, and refill with clean water or a
permanent antifreeze solution according to expected
MACHINE PREPARATION. Perform the following to
weather conditions. Add a high quality rust inhibitor if
prepare the machine proper for short term storage (30
only water is used in the system, and run the engine until
days or less): 1. Clean the entire machine.
the rust inhibitor is thoroughly mixed.
2. Touch up painted surfaces as necessary, after proper
6. Clean the exterior of the engine, except the electrical
preparation and priming.
components and wiring, with diesel fuel and dry with air.
3.
Lubricate the machine in accordance with the
7. Seal the engine exhaust outlet and air cleaner face
instruction on the lubrication charts.
using a suitable water resistant material: The material
used must be waterproof, vapor-proof and be strong
enough to resist puncture and damage from the
NOTE
expansion of entrapped air.
Step 4 is unnecessary if the machine
is stored in a building and the air will
CUMMINS ENGINE PREPARATION. The following
be dry for the duration of storage..
steps will prepare a Cummins engine for storage for up
to six months.
4. With the boom retracted and lowered to the boom
rest, coat the exposed portions of the hoist cylinder
1. Start the engine and gradually increase speed up to
piston rods with multipurpose grease.
1200 RPM. Run the engine at 1200 RPM until it is
thoroughly warmed.
DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE PREPARATION.
Prepare the Detroit Diesel engine for short term storage
2. Disconnect both the fuel supply line and the injector
(30 days or less) by performing the following steps.
drain line at the carrier fuel tank. Mark these lines for
positive identification.
1.
With the engine warmed to normal operating
temperature, drain the crankcase.
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