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TM 10-3930-671-24
5.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
A.
Check the rain cap, if supplied, for proper
operation and repair as required.
6.
INTAKE AIR SYSTEM
A.
Be sure all hoses and clamps are properly
seated and tight.
B.
Check instructions on the air cleaner
decal. Service dry-type air cleaner as
specified.
7.
MISCELLANEOUS
A.
Normal starting using the glow plugs
supplied as standard equipment should be
accomplished down to -20°C (-4°F).
Contact Wis-Con Total Power for special
starting aids for colder temperatures.
B.
Check and adjust tappets.
WINTER MAINTENANCE
1.
Perform
maintenance
in
accordance
with
instruction manuals.
2.
Change oil as recommended in Section 3.
Starting fluids or aids such as ether
or gasoline must not be used In a
diesel engine air Intake system. The
use of these fluids will cause severe
Internal engine damage and/or bodily
Injury.
3.
If unit is only used for short periods and does not
get thoroughly warm, operate it for at least an
hour once a week to get it thoroughly warm.
This will avoid excessive sludge in the oil and
reduce dilution of oil with raw fuel in the
crankcase.
PREPARATION
OF
ENGINE
FOR
SEASONAL
STORAGE (90 DAYS TO 6 MONTHS)
1.
Run engine - To thoroughly warm-up oil in
crankcase.
2.
Stop engine - And drain crankcase oil.
3.
Refill crankcase - With SAE No. 10 engine
preservative oil which meets MIL-L21 260 Grade
1 specification.
4.
Fill cooling system - With a solution containing
a rust inhibitor.
5.
Drain fuel tank and filters - Refill with about 2
gallons of a 50-50 mixture of pure white
kerosene and SAE No. 10 engine oil.
6.
Bleed the system as detailed in Section 5.
7.
Start engine and run it at half speed for 15
minutes when the oil will have circulated through
the injection pump, lines, and injectors.
8.
Seal the air vent in the tank or filler cap with
waterproofed adhesive tape.
9.
Drain crankcase.
10.
Drain cooling system completely.
11.
Clean exterior engine surfaces - After engine
has cooled; removing all grease or other foreign
matter. Never wash a hot injection pump with
cold water while engine is running.
12.
Seal all openings air-tight - With adhesive tape
that will not absorb or retain moisture.
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