John Deere POWERTECH 4045 - Manual (Page 229)

Storage
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15. Store the engine in a dry protected place. If
engine must be stored outside, cover it with a
waterproof canvas or other suitable protective
material and use a strong waterproof tape.
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Removing Engine from Long Term Storage
Refer to the appropriate section for detailed services
listed below or have your authorized servicing dealer
or engine distributor perform services that you may not
be familiar with.
1. Remove all protective coverings from engine.
Unseal all openings in engine and remove covering
from electrical systems.
2. Remove the batteries from storage. Install batteries
(fully charged) and connect the terminals.
3. Install fan/alternator poly-vee belt if removed.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Perform all appropriate prestarting checks. ( See
DAILY PRESTARTING CHECKS in Lubrication and
Maintenance/Daily Section.)
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate starter more than
30 seconds at a time. Wait at least 2
minutes for starter to cool before
trying again.
6. Crank engine for 20 seconds with starter (do not
allow the engine to start). Wait 2 minutes and crank
engine an additional 20 seconds to assure bearing
surfaces are adequately lubricated.
7. Start engine and run at low idle and no load for
several minutes. Warm up carefully and check all
gauges before placing engine under load.
8. On the first day of operation after storage, check
overall engine for leaks and check all gauges for
correct operation.
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