Tennant 1550, Manual

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OPERATION
1550 Gas/LPG/Diesel MM283 (9--01)
2--26
DIESEL POWERED MACHINES
To store the machine for 30 days or more:
1. Change the engine oil and filter.
2. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and the fuel
filters. Pour 1 gal (4 L) of new, clean #1
diesel fuel in tank.
3. Prime the fuel system.
4. Seal the air vent in the fuel tank or filler cap
with waterproof tape.
5. Drain engine coolant.
6. Remove the injectors and pour a small
amount of pure castor oil into the cylinder
bores.
7. Replace the injectors (using new copper
sealing washers) and slowly rotate the
crankshaft one complete revolution to evenly
distribute the lubricant. Do not rotate
crankshaft further so as not to destroy
protective film on bore walls.
8. Remove the engine air filter and carefully
seal the intake orifice with waterproof tape
or some other suitable medium.
9. Remove the exhaust pipe and seal the
manifold outlet.
10. Remove valve rocker cover. Lubricate the
rocker gear with engine oil and replace the
cover. Be sure that the gasket is correctly
fitted.
11. Clean the engine breather pipe. Seal the
end with waterproof tape or a cork.
12. Remove all of the belts from the engine and
save for future use. Attach them to the
engine to prevent loss.