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Operations
Storage
Measures should be taken to protect your Kubota
diesel engine if the engine is not operated for a period
of 30 days or more. Proper storage will protect the
engine from corrosion and prevent costly repairs due to
storage induced problems.
Storage - 1 to 6 months
1. Start and idle the engine at a no-load condition for
15 minutes.
2. Stop the engine, allow the engine to cool enough to
safely drain the oil. Re-install the oil drain plug,
then fill the crankcase with MIL-L-644-P9
protectant oil. Fill the fuel tank with a high grade
fuel preservative (add mix) such as STA-BIL per
the manufacturer recommendations.
3. Start and operate the engine at 3/4 speed for
5-10 minutes.
4. Stop the engine, allow to cool enough to safely
drain the engine oil as shown. Re-install the oil
drain plug.
5. Refill the engine with standard recommended
lubricating oil.
6. Drain the fuel tank. Remove the fuel filter. Install a
new fuel filter.
7. Carefully clean all debris from the radiator fins.
8. Spray the inside of the exhaust manifold with SAE
10W oil.
9. Cover all openings with tape and apply grease to
any and all unpainted surfaces.
10. Loosen the fan belt before wrapping the engine in
plastic film and storing in a dry place away from
high voltage sources and off the ground.
Storage - In excess of 6 months
Perform the storage preparation procedures above
except with the following changes.
1. Replace the engine oil in step 2 above with MIL-L-
21260, grade 2, SAE 30W rustproof oil.
2. Coat any and all unpainted surfaces with MIL-C
16173D, grade 3 anti-rust grease.
3. Replace anti-freeze every 2 years.
Manual Operator HOTSY 1265SSD/S 9.808-057.0 - A
