Lull 944E-42 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 172)

170 Model 944E Origin 3/04
General Maintenance
Storage
A. Before Storing
Perform the following steps prior to placing the vehicle in storage:
1. Clean the entire vehicle. DO NOT remove the grease coating from the
boom chains.
2. Apply corrosion inhibitor to the exposed metal on the top of the frame rails
in front of the transfer carriage rollers.
3. Lubricate all grease fittings as described in ìMaintenance Schedule and
Checklistî on page 105
4. Prepare the engine for storage (refer to the engine manual).
5. Apply multi-purpose grease to all exposed hydraulic cylinder rods.
6. Remove the batteries from the vehicle. Store the batteries in a dry place
where the batteries will not be subject to temperatures near or below freez-
ing.
7. If the ambient temperature is expected to drop below freezing at anytime
during the storage period, make sure the engine coolant is either com-
pletely 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.
8. 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 the properly charged batteries. Secure the hold-down brackets
and attach battery cables.
2. Change the engine oil and filter to remove condensation or other residuals.
3. If the coolant has been drained from the engine block and radiator, refill
with a 50/50 mixture of fresh anti-freeze and water. For detailed informa-
tion, see ìDrain and Flush Radiatorî on page 111.
4. Wipe off any multi-purpose grease that was applied to the vehicles hydrau-
lic cylinder rods prior to storing.
5. Pressure wash the areas in front of the transfer carriage to remove the cor-
rosion inhibitor before operating the transfer carriage.
6. Refer to ìMaintenance Schedule and Checklistî on page 105. Perform all
the maintenance checks listed under the 10 Hour Intervals.
7. Review and familiarize yourself and any other operator with all the safe and
proper operating procedures contained in this manual.
Storage and Transport