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2-45. SHORT TERM STORAGE (30 days or less) (Continued)
e. Clean all accessible interior surfaces using a wet cloth.
f. Install protective plugs in the suction assembly flange (6) (intake) and discharge manifold assembly flange (7).
g. Remove oil drain plug (8) and completely drain oil from crankcase (9) Install oil drain plug (8).
CAUTION
Do not overfill crankcase. Oil will be blown out through the
crankcase breather.
h.
Fill crankcase (9) to the proper level with the recommended viscosity and grade of oil in accordance with
lubrication instructions in paragraph 2-1
i. Clean air cleaner assembly (10) in accordance with paragraph 2-26.
j. Seal all engine openings with moisture proof, vapor proof tape, strong enough to resist puncture and damage
from the expansion of entrapped air.
k.
Stow ground rods and ground cable assembly.
I. Ensure that battery box assembly (11) and tool box (12) are closed securely.
m. For indoor and outdoor storage, cover entire unit with weather cover supplied with unit, tied or weighted to
prevent movement.
2-46. INTERMEDIATE TERM STORAGE (More than 30 days)
The following instructions apply when the centrifugal pump unit is to be placed in storage for a period greater than 30
days. Additional or supplementary measures may be directed to meet current or anticipated conditions such as extremes
of temperature; exposure to dust, sand, or debris, or salt air such as in a beachhead location. These instructions do not
apply to temporary shutdowns to relocate the centrifugal pump unit.
NOTE
Procedure a., below, must be done with the assistance of direct
support maintenance personnel.
a. Injectors. Contact direct support maintenance personnel to remove, check, and recondition the injectors, if
necessary, to ensure operation when the engine is restored to service.
b. Internal Surfaces.
(1) Start engine (13) and allow to operate at idle for 10 to 12 minutes or until normal operating temperature is
reached.
(2) Shut down engine.
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