
ENGINE STORAGE
ENGINE STORAGE
Preparing Engine for
Storage
When an engine is to be stored or
removed from operation for a period
of time, special precautions should
be taken to protect the interior and
exterior of the engine, transmission
and other parts from rust accumulation
and corrosion. The parts requiring
attention and the recommended
preparations are given below.
All rust or corrosion should be
removed completely from any
exposed part before applying rust
preventive compound. Therefore,
DDC recommends processing the
engine for storage as soon as possible
after removing it from service.
The engine should be stored in
a building that is dry and can be
heated during the winter months.
Moisture-absorbing chemicals are
available commercially for use when
excessive dampness prevails in the
storage area.
Temporary Storage (30 Days or
Less)
To protect the engine for a temporary
period of time (30 days or less), follow
this procedure:
1. With the engine at ambient
temperature and cool to the touch,
drain engine crankcase oil into a
suitable container. Dispose of the
oil in an environmentally friendly
manner, according to state and/or
federal (EPA) recommendations.
2. Fill the crankcase to the proper
level with the recommended
viscosity and grade of oil.
3. Fill the fuel tank with the
recommended grade of fuel oil.
Operate the engine for two (2)
minutes at 1200 rpm and no load.
Do not drain the fuel system or
the crankcase after this run.
4. Check the air cleaner and service
it, if necessary.
5. If freezing weather is expected
during the storage period, check
the antifreeze/coolant for required
freeze and inhibitor protection.
Add antifreeze solution to the
cooling system in accordance
with DDC's recommendations.
Refer to section G. How to Select
Coolant.
NOTE:
If an antifreeze solution is not required
during storage, flush the cooling
system with a good, soluble oil (3% –
5% by volume) rust inhibitor to prevent
rusting of the outside diameter of the
cylinder liners.
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All information subject to change without notice.
(Rev. May 2004)
DDC-SVC-MAN-0057 0305
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