Bringing Out of Storage
1 Remove any protective covers on the engine, air
intake and exhaust pipe.
2 Top up with lubricant of the correct grade in the
engine if necessary.
3 Fit new fuel filters and bleed the fuel system.
4 Check drive belts.
5 Check the condition of rubber hoses and check the
tightness of all hose clips.
6 Close the drain cocks and fit the drain plugs of the
rawwater system. Fit the impeller in the rawwater
pump. Fill and bleed the rawwater system.
7 Check the coolant level and anti-freeze. Top up if
necessary.
8 Check under and around the engine for such items
as loose or missing bolts, oil, fuel or coolant leaks
and repair if needed.
9 Connect fully charged batteries.
10 Start the genset and run it at idling speed until it
reaches operating temperature before loading it.
11 Check for oil, fuel or coolant leaks.
12 When the engine has run long enough to warm up
apply the load and bring it to operating speed.
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