Service manual

Section 8A
8A-22
37. Purge the hydraulic system of air by operating all
boom functions through their entire range of motion
several times. Check the hydraulic oil level.
38. Check for proper operation of all components.
39. Turn the engine OFF.
8A.10 PERKINS ENGINE STORAGE
If the engine is properly protected and stored according
to the following recommendations, no corrosion damage
will normally occur. Perkins Engine Company, Inc. and
Sky Trak International are not responsible for any dam-
age that occurs in relation to a service storage period.
Use the following procedures immediately upon remov-
ing engine from service if being stored for an extended
period of time.
1. Clean the outside of the engine.
2. When using a preservative fuel, drain the fuel system
and fill with the preservative fuel. When not using
preservative fuel, keep the fuel system charged with
regular fuel, which, along with the fuel filter, will have
to be drained and discarded at the end of the storage
period.
3. Run the engine to operating temperature. Correct
any fuel, fluid, oil or air leaks. Stop the engine and
drain the oil.
4. Replace the oil filter.
5. Fill the crankcase (sump) to the FULL mark on the
dipstick with new, clean oil or with an approved
preservative fluid. If a preservative fluid is used, it
must be drained and replaced with regular lubricating
oil before the engine is returned to service.
6. Drain the cooling system. To provide protection
against corrosion, fill the cooling system with a
coolant containing a corrosion inhibitor. If frost
protection is needed, use the appropriate mixture of
antifreeze and water. If frost protection is not
required, use an appropriate mixture of water with an
approved corrosion mixture.
7. Run the engine for a short period to distribute
lubricating oil and coolant throughout the engine.
8. Clean out the engine breather pipe (where fitted) and
seal the end of the pipe.
9. Remove the fuel injectors and spray clean engine
lubricating oil into cylinder bores, four ounces (118,3
ml) of lubricating oil divided evenly between the four
cylinders.
10. Remove the air filter and any pipe installed between
the air filter and the induction manifold. Seal the
manifold with waterproof tape.
11. Remove the exhaust pipe. Seal the manifold with
waterproof tape.
12. Disconnect the battery and store it safely, in a fully
charged condition. Before the battery is put into
storage, give the battery terminals a protection
against corrosion with a light coating of dielectric
grease or petroleum jelly.
13. Seal the vent pipe of the fuel tank or the fuel filler cap
with waterproof tape.
14. Remove and store the fan drive belt.
Note: Before starting the engine after storage, operate
the starter motor with one of the fuel-run solenoid wires
disconnected until oil pressure shows on the oil pressure
gauge, or until the low oil-pressure warning light goes
out.
Model 3606 • Origin 10/99