Yanmar 2TNV70 Operation Manual

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LONG TERM STORAGE104 TNV Operation Manual1. Perform the next Preventive Maintenanceprocedure. For example, if there are 10 hoursremaining before the 250 hour maintenance,you should do the maintenance before youplace the engine in storage. See the PeriodicMaintenance Schedule on page 73.2. Flush the radiator and refill with Long LifeEngine Coolant. For engine coolantspecifications see Engine CoolantSpecifications on page 41 and for theprocedure for draining and refilling the coolingsystem see Filling Radiator With EngineCoolant on page 42.3. Clean the exterior of the engine so it is free ofgrease and oil.4. Drain the fuel tank or make sure it iscompletely full. See Filling The Fuel Tank onpage 34.5. Lubricate exposed parts of the engine speedcontrol system.6. Protect the air cleaner, muffler and electricalcomponents (alternator, starter motor,switches) from water and dust.7. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable toprevent the battery from discharging.8. Check the battery fluid and add distilled wateras required.9. Charge the battery once a month duringstorage.10. Rotate the engine without starting, every fourto six months.RETURNING THE ENGINE TOSERVICE1. Perform the Daily Checks on page 44.2. The engine should be pre-oiled beforestartup. Crank the engine, leaving the fuelsystem shut off so the engine will not start, for15 seconds. Then pause for 30 seconds.Repeat the procedure until you have crankedthe engine for a total of one minute. This willcirculate the oil in the engine’s lubricationsystem.3. Prime the fuel system. See Priming The FuelSystem on page 36.4. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle forapproximately 15 minutes while you check for:• Proper oil pressure• Fuel, engine oil, or coolant leaks• Proper operation of the indicators and / orgauges.5. Avoid prolonged operation at minimum ormaximum engine speeds and loads for theremainder of the first hour of operation.A CAUTION0000003enFLYING OBJECT HAZARD!• ALWAYS wear eye protection whenservicing engine and when usingcompressed air or high-pressurewater. Dust, flying debris, compressedair, pressurized water or steam mayinjure your eyes.• Failure to comply may result in minoror moderate injury.CAUTION0000014enProtect the air cleaner, turbocharger (ifequipped) and electric componentsfrom damage when you use steam oruse high-pressure water to clean theengine.