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Engine storage (over 6 months)
Follow the steps described in Par. 4.2.
- Pour protective oil in the carter up to the MAX level.
- Refuel with fuel additives for long storage.
- With expansion tank:
make sure that the coolant is up to the maximum level. - Without expansion tank:
Perform the operations described in Par. 10.2. - Start the engine and run it at idle speed for around 2 minutes.
- Bring the engine to 75% of maximum rated speed for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Turn off the engine.
- Empty out completely the fuel tank.
- Spray SAE x10W-40 on the exhaust and intake manifolds.
- Seal the exhaust and intake ducts to prevent foreign bodies from entering.
- Thoroughly clean all external parts of the engine. When cleaning the engine, if using a pressure washer or steam cleaning device, avoid directing the nozzle on electrical components, cable connections and sealed rings (oil seals etc).
If cleaning engine with a pressure washer or steam cleaner, it is important to maintain a minimum distance of at least 200mm between the surface to be washed and the nozzle - avoiding absolutely electrical components such as alternators, starter motors and engine control units (ECU). - Treat non-painted parts with protective products.
- Loosen the alternator belt Par. 6.4.1 point 1 and 2.
If the engine protection is performed according to the suggestions indicated no corrosion damage will be found.
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