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12 Winterizing the machine
• Clean the machine (see §11.2.1).
• When winterizing the machine for long periods, it is recommended to perform the following steps.
• Conduct a major overhaul (see §11.3).
• Check all nuts and bolts for correct tightness, and where necessary, retighten them.
Drain the fuel tank. The bottom of the fuel tank has a drain plug. Alternatively, use
a siphoning kit to dispense the remaining fuel in the jerry can (see the safety
instructions included in § 9.2 Filling up with petrol).
• Repaint areas with damaged paint or cover with grease in order to prevent rust.
Original ELIET paint (RAL 2004) in the same colour is available from your ELIET Dealer.
• Store the machine in a dry place that is protected from rain, and if necessary,
cover it with a tarpaulin.
• Always allow the machine to cool down before storage.
• If the machine is to be stored outside, it must be well protected with a tarpaulin.
Ensure that water does not directly fall onto the machine. At ELIET, we strongly
recommend that the machine is stored at a location that is well protected from the weather, etc.
• Never store the machine for a protracted period of time in locations where the temperature will
drop below 0 degrees Celsius.