Operation and maintenance manual

Section 300-0090
Miscellaneous - Unit Storage
SM 1239 2-98
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EXTENDED STORAGE - Over Six Months
When a machine is to be stored for a period over SIX
MONTHS, the following procedure must be followed:
Note: These steps are in addition to those given
previously under 'Extended Storage - Under Six
Months'.
1. LUBRICATION - Completely lubricate the machine
according to the instructions contained in Section
300-0020, LUBRICATION SYSTEM of this manual.
2. WHEEL BEARING - Remove, clean, inspect and
repack all wheel bearings.
Note: The above steps must be repeated for every Six
Month period the machine is in storage.
REMOVAL FROM EXTENDED STORAGE
General
1. LUBRICATION - Completely lubricate the machine
according to the instructions in Section 300-0020,
LUBRICATION SYSTEM of this manual.
2. BATTERIES - Install batteries and check for a full
charge. Charge batteries as required.
3. TYRES - Inflate tyres to the proper pressures. Refer
to Section 140-0040, WHEEL RIM AND TYRE, of this
manual.
4. FUEL AND HYDRAULIC TANKS - Drain off
condensation and fill tanks to proper level, remove
breather covers and install air breathers. Be sure
breathers are clean before installation.
5. VENTS AND BREATHERS - Remove seals and
plugs from all breather openings, then install all
breathers and vents.
6. ENGINES - Consult the relevant Engine
Maintenance Manual for instructions on removing an
engine from storage.
7. PAINT - Check machine for rust. Remove all rust
spots and repaint rusted areas.
8. TRANSMISSION - Consult the relevant
Transmission Maintenance Manual for instructions on
removing from storage.
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