3.14.1 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
WARNING
q When draining the fuel, do not smoke, nor use naked flames near the machine.
Place a container under the machine to gather the fuel and prevent it from spreading around. If some fuel should be spilled, clean the dirty area immediately.
IMPORTANT
q To protect the cylinder rods when the machine is not used, position the work equipment as shown in the
figure. (This serves to prevent the cylinder rods from rusting).
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY NOTE
q This preliminary operations must be carried out when the machine is going to remain unused for approximately 1
month; if the period of inactivity is expected to be longer, see also "3.14.2 PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY".
If the machine is going to remain unused for a long period, to keep its components in good conditions it is advisa- ble to store it in a sheltered place and to take the following measures:
1 - Clean the inside and the outside of the machine completely and very carefully, retouching any scratch on the paintwork in order to avoid oxidation.
2 - Drain and change all the fluids of the hydraulic circuits and the lubricants (axles, reduction gears, converter), following the indications given in the maintenance instructions.
3 - Change all the filtering elements (air filter, engine oil filter, hydraulic circuit filters, fuel filter).
4 - To prevent the deformation of the tyre sidewalls, insert supports or blocks under the axles, to nullify the weight of the machine.
5 - Grease the exposed rods of the hydraulic cylinders and the equipment joints. 6 - Shift the machine controls to the neutral position and engage the safety locks. 7 - Seal the end of the exhaust pipe and the engine breather outlets.
8 - Refuel completely.
9 - Remove the battery, check the electrolyte level and make sure that the battery is charged. Place the battery in a room with suitable temperature and recharge it periodically.
10 - Lock the cab doors, the filler cap and the engine hood. 11 - Seal the filler cap.
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
3.14.2 PREPARING THE ENGINE FOR A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
NOTEq These operations must be carried out only if the engine is going to remain unused for more than 1 month.
q The first two operations must be carried out only on engines that have already run for more than 200 hours.
1 - Drain the oil from the oil pan and fill it with washing oil FIAT L35. 2 - Start the engine and let it idle for 15 minutes.
Stop the engine and drain the oil.
3 - Fill the oil pan to the MIN. level with SAE 30 oil or with oil corresponding to the MIL - 2160B – type 2 specifica- tions.
4 - Empty the fuel filters, disconnect the fuel pump intake pipe and connect it to an outside tank filled with CBF (ISO 4113) oil.
5 - Start the engine and let it run at 800–1000 rpm for 15 minutes.
At this point, use a syringe to slowly spray 40 g of SAE30 oil or of an oil corresponding to the MIL - 2160B - type 2 specifications into the suction manifold (taking approximately 10 seconds).
6 - Stop the engine and drain the oil from the oil pan.
NOTE
q Recovered oil can be used again, for other two or three times, when preparing the engine for a long period of in-
activity.
7 - Loosen the alternator, fan and coolant pump belts. 8 - Reconnect the fuel pump intake pipe to the fuel tank.
9 - Seal the exhaust pipe and all the intake and breather openings with adhesive tape and vynil bags. 10 - Position a sign with the clear writing “NO ENGINE OIL” on the steering wheel and on the engine.
IMPORTANT
q These operations must be repeated every 6 months.
3.14.3 MAINTENANCE DURING A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
NOTEq These operations must be carried out once a month.
1 - Recharge the battery and install it on the machine.
2 - Remove the seals from tank, exhaust pipe and breather outlets.
3 - Check the tyre pressure and remove the support blocks from under the machine. 4 - Start the engine and let it idle for 15 minutes.
5 - While warming the engine, remove the protection grease from the exposed rods of the hydraulic cylinders. 6 - Before moving the machine, make sure that the instruments, warning lights, lights, direction indicators, wind-
shield wipers and stop lights function correctly.
7 - As soon as possible, warm the hydraulic cylinders by slowly lifting and extending all the equipment more than once.
8 - Travel for short distances at low speed, applying the brakes every now and then to allow the braking surfaces to settle down.
LONG PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
3.14.4 RESTARTING THE ENGINE
NOTEq These operations must be carried out if the machine has been prepared for a period of inactivity longer than 1
month.
1 - Remove the seals from the exhaust pipe and the filler cap. 2 - Open the engine hood and the cab.
3 - Remove the seals from the intake and breather openings. 4 - Drain the oil contained in the injection pump.
5 - Fill the engine with the oil prescribed, suitable for the ambient temperature. 6 - Tighten the alternator, fan and coolant pump belts.
7 - Check all the fluid levels (coolant, windshield detergent, fuel, oil in the gearbox and axle hydraulic circuits). 8 - Check the battery charge and install it.
9 - Start the engine by proceeding as indicated in paragraph "3.6.2 STARTING THE ENGINE" and make sure that the engine oil pressure warning light goes out when the starter has run for approx. 5 seconds.
10 - After starting the engine, let it idle for 15 minutes.
11 - Warm up the hydraulic cylinders by slowly lifting and extending all the equipment more than once.
3.14.5 AFTER THE PERIOD OF INACTIVITY
Considering that different periods of inactivity can have different durations, the functions of the machine can be re- stored according to two different procedures:
1 - If the period of inactivity lasted for more than one month, follow the instructions given in paragraphs "3.14.4 RESTARTING THE ENGINE" and "3.14.3 MAINTENANCE DURING A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY".
2 - If the period of inactivity has lasted for less than one month, follow the indications given in paragraph "3.14.3 MAINTENANCE DURING A PERIOD OF INACTIVITY".
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