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Prepare engines as follows for storage over 3 months:
Storage
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Let engine run at idling speed in no-load conditions for 15
minutes.
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Fill crankcase with protection oil MIL-1-644-P9 and let engine
run at 3/4 full speed for 5/10 minutes.
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When engine is warm empty oil pan and fill with standard new oil
(fig. 95)
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Remove fuel tube and empty the tank
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Remove fuel filter, replace cartridge if dirty and refit (fig. 96).
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Carefully clean cylinder fins, heads and fan (fig. 97).
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Seal all openings with tape.
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Remove injectors, pour a spoonful of oil type SAE 30 into the
cylinders (fig. 98) and rotate manualy to distribute the oil. Refit
injectors.
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Spray oil type SAE 10W into exhaust and intake manifolds,
rocker arms, valves, tappet etc. Grease all unpainted parts.
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Loosen belt
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Wrap the engine in a plastic film.
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Store in a dry place, if possible not directly on the soil and far
from high voltage electric lines.
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For the lubrication and injection system as well as for moving
parts use rustproof oil type MIL-L-21260 P10 grade 2, SAE 30
(Ex. ESSO RUST - BAN 623 - AGIP, RUSTIA C. SAE 30) Let the
engine run with rustproof oil and drain any excess.
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Coat external unpainted surfaces with antirust type MIL-C-
16173D - grade 3 /Ex. ESSO RUST BAN 398 - AGIP, RUSTIA
100/F).
How to prepare the engine for operation
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Clean engine outside
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Remove protections and covers
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Remove antirust with an appropriate solvent or degreaser.
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Remove injector, fill with standard oil, turn crankshaft by a few
revolutions, remove oil pan and drain the protective oil.
STORAGE
