Preparing the engine for storage
OPM 260 en-GB
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Preparing the engine for
storage
If the engine is not being used for an extended
period its cooling system, fuel system and com
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bustion chamber and outside must be protected
against rust.
The engine can normally stand idle for up to
6 months without needing preparation. For
longer periods of than 6 months, however, the
measures in the following sections must be tak
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en. These measures provide protection for ap
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proximately 3 years, then the preparing
procedure must be repeated. An alternative to
preparing the engine for long-term storage is to
start the engine and warm it up every 6 months.
Preparation means that the following measures
are taken:
•
The engine is cleaned thoroughly.
•
Run the engine for a specific period using
special preservative fuel, oil and coolant.
•
Otherwise prepare the engine for storage (fil
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ter renewal, lubrication, etc.).
Preservative products
Preservative oil
Use a normal engine oil that meets the require
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ments in the
Oil grade
section.
