7.8 After storing the machine for a long period
➤ Carry out the following before every re-commissioning after a long period of storage.
Storage
period longer
than
Remedy
5 months
➤ Remove the desiccant from the openings in the air intake filters of the engine and
compressor.
➤ Check the air and oil filters.
➤ Drain the preserving oil from the separator tank.
➤ Fill with cooling oil.
➤ Drain the preserving oil from the engine.
➤ Fill with engine oil.
➤ Check the engine coolant
➤ Check the battery charge.
➤ Re-connect the battery (batteries).
➤ Check all fuel lines, engine oil lines and compressor cooling oil lines for leaks,
loose connections, wear and damage.
➤ Clean the bodywork with a grease and dirt cleansing agent.
➤ Check the tyre pressures.
36 months
➤ Have the overall technical condition checked by an authorized KAESER Service
Technician.
Tab. 59 Measures for re-commissioning the compressor after a long period of storage
7.9 Low-temperature operation (winter)
The machine's electrical equipment is designed for starting at ambient temperatures as low as −10 °C.
➤ At temperatures below 0 °C use:
■ winter-grade engine oil,
■ low viscosity cooling oil for the compressor,
■ winter-grade diesel fuel
Use air hoses that are as short as possible under extremely cold conditions.
7.9.1 Starting assistance
If the machine's starter batteries are discharged, it can be started with the batteries of another vehicle
or engine-driven machine.
Material Jumper cables
Precondition The machine is disconnected from the towing vehicle and safely parked.
The «battery isolating switch» is off.
7
Initial Start-up
7.8
After storing the machine for a long period
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Service Manual Screw Compressor
M170 SIGMA CONTROL MOBIL
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