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4. Renew and refill the heat exchanger to the maximum level with a mixture of fresh water
and anti-freezing agent.
5. Renew the oil in the engine.
6. Cover the air intake.
7. If the fuel tank is small, empty it completely and clean it; fill it up again with a mixture of
diesel and anti-corrosion additive. Solé S.A. recommends DIECYL PLUS. Add one measure of
this additive for every 25 liters of diesel. On the other hand, if the fuel tank is large, add 1
liter of this additive for every 500 liters of diesel.
8. Clean and dry the area where the engine is installed.
9. Loosen the belts.
10. Apply dielectric spray on the electrical connection, disassemble the battery and charge it
several times during the time it is not being used.
11. Apply moisture repellent spray on the motor.
4.5 Restoration of Operational conditions
When starting up the genset again after winter lay-up, certain operations must be performed.
Follow these steps:
1. Fill the fuel tank with clean diesel. The mixture of diesel oil and anti-corrosion additive in
tank for winter lay-up can be used to operate the genset.
2. Check the fuel filter. If the filter is clogged, replace the filter.
3. Renew the oil in the engine.
4. Check the condition of coolant circuit’s rubber hoses.
5. Reconnect the battery and apply a layer of neutral Vaseline to the battery terminals.
6. Remove the nozzle supports and clean them. If possible, verify the setting of the nozzles at
a workshop. Then install the clean nozzles.
7. Connect the cooling and exhaust system. Open the seawater cock.
8. Verify whether there are any leaks in the fuel, coolant and oil systems.