SkyTrak 6042 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 168)

166 Model 6042 Origin 5/02
General Maintenance
Storage
A. Before Storing
Perform the following steps prior to placing the vehicle in storage:
1. Clean the entire vehicle.
2. Lubricate all grease fittings as described in “Lubrication Points” on
page 112.
3. Prepare the engine for storage (refer to the engine manual).
4. Apply rust inhibiting lubricant to all exposed hydraulic cylinder rods.
5. Disconnect the battery cables. Remove the battery from the vehicle
and store in a dry place where it is not subject to temperatures near
or below freezing.
6. If the ambient temperature is expected to drop below freezing at
anytime during the storage period, make sure the engine coolant is
either completely drained from the radiator and engine block or that
the amount of anti-freeze in the system is adequate to keep the
coolant from freezing.
7. Preferably, store the vehicle inside where it will remain dry. If it
must be stored outside, park it on lumber laid on flat level ground or
on a concrete slab and cover with a tarp.
B. Removing From Storage
After removing the vehicle from storage and before operating it, perform the
following steps:
1. Reinstall a properly charged battery. Secure the hold-down bracket
and attach cables.
2. Change the engine oil and filter to remove condensation or other
residuals.
3. If the vehicle has been stored for two years or more, drain the cool-
ant from the engine block and radiator and refill with a 50/50 mix-
ture of fresh anti-freeze and water. For detailed information, see
“Drain and Flush Radiator” on page 119.
4. Wipe off any rust inhibiting lubricant that was applied to vehicles
hydraulic cylinder rods prior to storing.
5. Refer to “Maintenance Schedule And Checklist” on page 107. Per-
form all the maintenance checks listed under the 10 Hour Intervals.
Storage and Transport