Atlas Copco XAHS 186 Cud PNE, Instruction Manual

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Engine preservation
STORAGE OF ENGINE LESS THAN
OR UP TO 6 MONTHS FROM THE
DATE OF ENGINE SHIPMENT
FROM CUMMINS PLANT
If engine is to be stored in the engine box,
as received from factory:
1. Store the engine box along with kit
boxes in the protected place from water
/ rain water, dust etc...
2. Put the tags on all the boxes which must
indicate:
• Engine shipment date.
•
Engine is treated for preservation
for a period of 6 months from the
engine shipment date mentioned
above.
3. Do not stack any material on engine box
to avoid damage to engine/engine box.
If engine is to be stored without engine box
and / or skid:
1. Store the engine in protected place from
water, dust etc.
2. Put the tags on all the boxes which must
indicate:
• Engine shipment date.
•
Engine is treated for preservation
for a period of 6 months from the
engine shipment date mentioned
above.
3. Do not rotate the engine, as engine is in
dry condition.
4. Make sure that all the engine openings,
kit items openings like radiators, air
cleaners, silencers etc. are covered with
the waterproof protected caps/plastic
tapes.
STORAGE OF ENGINE MORE THAN
6 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF
ENGINE SHIPMENT FROM
CUMMINS PLANT
Cooling system passage:
1. Prepare the engine for long term storage
process.
2. Prepare the engine to fit on the
equipment. Install the engine on the
equipment and ensure the connections
are fitted completely. Fill the cooling
system with the engine coolant
Compleat EG (recommended).
•
Leave the drain cocks open until the
air is vented out completely.
Gradually close the cocks until the
coolant flows out from the
thermostat housing.
Fuel passage:
No external treatment is required.
• Make sure that all necessary
connections for the fuel system are
fitted completely and prepare the engine
for starting.
Lubricating oil passage:
1. Prepare the engine for filling the lube
oil.
2. Fill the engine with the lube oil 15W40
(CH-4 category) as recommended for
this engine model.
3. Start the engine and operate it for 15-20
minutes to ensure the lube oil, coolant
and fuel is circulated to all the passages.
End user should maintain the
log book for engine start and
stop during the six months of
storage and the field service
report for B check conducted by
the local Cummins dealer. End
user should share these set of
documents for warranty
extension.