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3.14 LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
3.14.1 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
WARNING
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When draining the fuel, do not smoke, nor use naked flames near the machine.
Place a container under the machine to gather the fuel and prevent it from spreading around. If some
fuel should be spilled, clean the dirty area immediately.
IMPORTANT
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To protect the cylinder rods when the machine is not used, position the work equipment as shown in the
figure. (This serves to prevent the cylinder rods from rusting).
NOTE
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This preliminary operations must be carried out when the machine is going to remain unused for approximately 1
month; if the period of inactivity is expected to be longer, see also "3.14.2 PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR A
LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY".
If the machine is going to remain unused for a long period, to keep its components in good conditions it is
advisable to store it in a sheltered place and to take the following measures:
1 - Clean the inside and the outside of the machine completely and very carefully, retouching any scratch on the
paintwork in order to avoid oxidation.
2 - Drain and change all the fluids of the hydraulic circuits and the lubricants (axles, reduction gears, converter),
following the indications given in the maintenance instructions.
3 - Change all the filtering elements (air filter, engine oil filter, hydraulic circuit filters, fuel filter).
4 - To prevent the deformation of the tyre sidewalls, insert supports or blocks under the axles, to nullify the weight
of the machine.
5 - Grease the exposed rods of the hydraulic cylinders and the equipment joints.
6 - Shift the machine controls to the neutral position and engage the safety locks.
7 - Seal the end of the exhaust pipe and the engine breather outlets.
8 - Refuel completely.
9 - Remove the battery, check the electrolyte level and make sure that the battery is charged.
Place the battery in a room with suitable temperature and recharge it periodically.
10 - Lock the cab doors, the filler cap and the engine hood.
11 - Seal the filler cap.
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