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Storage (Continued)
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Preparing Engine for Long Term Storage
The following storage preparations are used for long term
engine storage up to one year. After that, the engine
should be started, warmed up, and retreated for an
extended storage period.
IMPORTANT: Any time your engine will not be
used for over six (6) months, the following
recommendations for storing it and removing
it from storage will help to minimize
corrosion and deterioration.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE BIODIESEL DURING
MACHINE STORAGE. When using biodiesel
blends, switch to petroleum diesel for long
term storage. Before storage, operate engine
on at least one complete tank of petroleum
diesel fuel to purge the fuel system. Follow
normal storage procedures once the fuel
system has been purged.
ENGINE OIL AND FILTER in Lubrication and
Maintenance/500 Hour Section.) Used oil will not
give adequate protection. Add one (1) ounce of rust
preventive oil to the engine crankcase for every quart
of oil. This rust preventive oil should be an SAE 10
oil with 1-4 percent morpholine or equivalent vapor
corrosion inhibitor.
petroleum diesel fuel. Filling the tank completely
will ensure that water does not build up due to
condensation. For storage of more than one year, use
John Deere PREMIUM DIESEL FUEL CONDITIONER
3. Service air cleaner. (See REPLACING AIR CLEANER
FILTER ELEMENTS in Service As Required Section.)
necessary if engine is to be stored only for several
months. However, for extended storage periods of
a year or longer, it is recommended that the cooling
appropriate coolant. (See RECOMMENDED ENGINE
COOLANT in Fuels, Lubricants, and Coolant Section
and ADDING COOLANT in Service As Required
Section.)
5. Prepare a tank with a solution of diesel fuel and rust
preventive oil, at ten (10) ounces of rust preventive oil
per gallon of diesel fuel.
6. Remove existing lines/plugs as required, and run
a temporary line from the tank to the engine fuel
intake, and another temporary line from the fuel return
manifold to the tank, so rust preventive oil solution is
circulated through the injection system during cranking.
7. Crank the engine several revolutions with starter (do
not allow the engine to start). This will allow rust
preventive oil solution to circulate.
8. Remove temporary lines installed in Step 6 above,
and replace any lines/plugs previously removed.
NOTE: One gallon of fuel/oil solution can be used to
treat 100 engines; two gallons to treat 200 engines,
etc. The oil could then be replenished by adding
oil per gallon of solution. However, starting over
with a new solution is recommended to dispose
of any water or other impurities.
9. Loosen, or remove and store, fan/alternator poly-vee
belt.
10. Remove and clean batteries. Store them in a cool, dry
place and keep them fully charged.
11. Disengage the clutch for any driveline.
12. Clean the exterior of the engine with salt-free water
and touch up any scratched or chipped painted
surfaces with a good quality paint.
13. Coat all exposed (machined) metal surfaces with
grease or corrosion inhibitor if not feasible to paint.
14. Seal all openings on engine with plastic bags and tape.
15. Store the engine in a dry protected place. If engine
must be stored outside, cover it with a waterproof
canvas or other suitable protective material and use
a strong waterproof tape.
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