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Chapter 9 LONG-TERM STORAGE
Maintenance During Storage
Charge the battery once a month. Check battery electrolyte level and then charge the battery.
When Using Engine After Storage
1.
Remove the cover placed over the entire engine.
2.
Connect a fully charged battery.
3.
Remove the cover from the starter and alternator.
4.
Adjust the belt tension.
Note: Refer to
"Belt and Belt Tension - Inspect and Adjust" (8-2)
for belt tension adjustment.
5.
Remove sealing tapes from the openings of the engine.
6.
Connect pipes and hoses.
7.
Fill the fuel tank with fuel, and bleed air from the fuel system.
Note: For bleeding fuel system, refer to
"Preparation of Fuel System" (3-1)
.
8.
Check the engine oil and coolant level.
9.
Inspect each part.
10.
Remove the rocker covers and lubricate the valve mechanisms.
11.
With the manual stop lever placed in the pulled position, crank the engine for approx 10 seconds using the starter.
Stop the operation for approx 1 minute, then, repeat the operation two or three times.
12.
After starting, make sure the engine oil pressure rises.
13.
Conduct a warm-up operation for a sufficient duration to fully lubricate all the components.
Note: For starting the engine, refer to
"Starting-up" (3-14)
.
14.
Apply load and increase the engine speed to the rated speed.
Storing Engine in an Operable Condition
If the engine is not be used for an extended period of time, internal engine parts can rust and lose oil film. As a
result, the engine can seize when it is started. To prevent such risks, the engine must be operated periodically.
Operating Engine for Maintenance
Operate the engine at least once a month as instructed below.
1.
With the manual stop lever placed in the pulled position, crank the engine for approx 10 seconds using the starter.
Stop the operation for approx 1 minute, then, repeat the operation two or three times.
2.
After starting, make sure the engine oil pressure rises.
3.
Operate the engine about 5 to 10 minutes under no load.
Note: For starting the engine, refer to
"Starting-up" (3-14)
.
