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- Attach a label to the engine, clearly stating the storage preparation
date and that the engine must not be started or cranked.
Batteries
Remove the batteries for trickle charging at the battery charging station. This
does not apply to batteries specified as maintenance-free by the manufacturer.
The same applies to short-term storage, even if the engine has not been
prepared for storage as above.
Storage
After the preparations, the engine should be stored in a dry and warm place
(room temperature).
Preparation for use
(Procedure for taking the engine into operation)
- Remove plugs and tape from coolant connections, air intakes and
exhaust pipes.
- Fill the system with coolant, see page 18.
- Connect the sea water system.
- Check the oil level in the engine or top up with fresh engine oil.
- Lubricate the valve mechanisms and their pushrods and valve tappets as
well as the PDE injector mechanisms.
- Drain the preservative fuel from the fuel manifolds and fuel filter.
- Connect and bleed the fuel system, see page 43.
- Wash off any externally applied preservative oil using white spirit.
ENGINE PREPARED FOR
LONG-TERM STORAGE
Date . . . . . . . . . . . .
Do not start or crank!
Wear gloves and protective
goggles when charging and
handling batteries.
The batteries contain a highly
corrosive acid.
WARNING
!
