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Miscellaneous—Storage
KR46761,00013B8 -19-03OCT16-1/1
Removing Engine From Long-Term Storage
NOTE: The following storage removal procedure is used
for long-term engine storage up to 1 year. After
that, the engine should be started, warmed up, and
retreated for an extended storage period.
Refer to the appropriate section for detailed services listed
below or have an authorized servicing dealer or engine
distributor perform unfamiliar services.
1. Remove all protective coverings from engine. Unseal
all openings in engine and remove covering from
electrical systems.
2. Remove grease from all exposed metal surfaces.
3. Remove the batteries from storage. Install batteries
(fully charged) and connect the terminals.
4. Install fan and alternator poly-vee belt if removed.
5. Fill fuel tank.
6. If drained, ll diesel exhaust uid tank with new DEF.
If not drained, DEF must pass visual, smell, and
concentration checks before the engine can be ran.
See Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)—Use in Selective
Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Equipped Engines.
(Section 3-1.)
7. Perform all appropriate prestarting checks. See
Inspect Machine Daily Before Starting. (Section 2-3.)
IMPORTANT: Prevent possible damage to starter.
DO NOT operate starter more than 30 seconds
at a time. Wait at least 2 minutes for starter
to cool before trying again.
8. Crank engine for 20 seconds with starter. Do not allow
the engine to start. Wait 2 minutes and crank engine
an additional 20 seconds to ensure bearing surfaces
are adequately lubricated.
See an authorized Hitachi dealer for the proper
procedure.
9. Start engine and run at low idle and no load for 15
minutes.
10. Shut engine off. Change engine oil and replace lter.
11. Warm up engine and check all gauges before placing
engine under load.
12. On the rst day of operation after storage, check
overall engine for leaks and check all gauges for
correct operation.
NOTE: If using biodiesel blends after long-term storage,
frequency of fuel lter plugging can increase initially.
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