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Special InstructionStorage Procedure for Caterpillar Products{1000, 1250, 1350}

Media Number -REHS3828-00 Publication Date -19/08/2008 Date Updated -19/08/2008

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Storage Procedure for Caterpillar Products{1000, 1250,

1350}

SMCS -1000; 1250; 1350

Electric Power Generation:

SR4 (S/N: 5AA1-UP; 5BA1-UP; 5DA1-UP; 5EA1-UP; 5FA1-UP; 5GA1-UP;

5HA1-UP; 5JA1-UP; 5KA1-UP; 5LA1-UP; 5MA1-UP; 5NA1-UP; 5PA1-UP;

5RA1-UP; 5SA1-UP; 5TA1-UP; 5VA1-UP; 5YA1-UP; 5ZA1-UP; 6AA1-UP;6BA1-UP; 6CA1-UP; 6DA1-UP; 6EA1-UP; 6FA1-UP; 6NA1-UP; 6PA1-UP;

6RA1-UP; 6WA1-UP; 6ZA1-UP; 9AB1-UP; 8ZD1-UP)

Engine:

1160 (S/N: 57V1-UP)

3003 (S/N: 3ZG1-UP)

3011C (S/N: G1P1-UP; 3111-UP)

3013 (S/N: 4XD1-UP)

3014 (S/N: 4GF1-UP)

3024 (S/N: 4RF1-UP)

3034 (S/N: 7EF1-UP)

3044C (S/N: 3441-UP)3054 (S/N: 6FK1-UP; 5YS1-UP)

3054B (S/N: 5MF1-UP)

3056 (S/N: 1ML1-UP; 7MS1-UP)

3114 (S/N: 5EF1-UP; 1ZG1-UP; 4KR1-UP)

3116 (S/N: 2WG1-UP; 4PG1-UP; 5EN1-UP; 2MR1-UP; 5TS1-UP)

3126 (S/N: CKK1-UP; 3TR1-UP; 9ZR1-UP; 6MS1-UP)

3126B (S/N: DCD1-UP; BEJ1-UP; DCS1-UP; BDZ1-UP)

3160 (S/N: 98M1-UP)

3176B (S/N: 3NL1-UP; 3LZ1-UP)

3176C (S/N: 2AW1-UP)

3196 (S/N: 1DW1-UP)3204 (S/N: 2TB1-UP; 7EB1-UP; 3PC1-UP; 6DC1-UP)

3208 (S/N: 9WC1-UP; 90N1-UP; 03Z1-UP)

3304 (S/N: 5CA1-UP; 4XB1-UP; 10E1-UP)

3306 (S/N: 4WB1-UP; 64Z1-UP)

3306B (S/N: 7JB1-UP; 1BM1-UP; 5GZ1-UP)

3408 (S/N: DLA1-UP)

3408B (S/N: 9TD1-UP)


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3408C (S/N: 9XM1-UP)

3408E (S/N: 7PR1-UP)

3412 (S/N: 9XF1-UP; BCS1-UP)

3412C (S/N: 8AR1-UP)

3412E (S/N: Z2D1-UP; 4CR1-UP; BFT1-UP)

3508 (S/N: 6TJ1-UP; 95Y1-UP; 97Y1-UP; 68Z1-UP)3508B (S/N: BWA1-UP; BTB1-UP; CBB1-UP; 7AF1-UP; KAM1-UP; BTR1-

UP; 5PS1-UP; 5XS1-UP; BPX1-UP)

3508C (S/N: LLC1-UP; LLE1-UP)

3512 (S/N: 2WK1-UP; 1LM1-UP; 49Y1-UP; 51Y1-UP; 65Z1-UP)

3512B (S/N: BRC1-UP; 2AF1-UP; 8DF1-UP; PWG1-UP; 6SS1-UP; SDW1-

UP; 3ZW1-UP)

3512C (S/N: LLA1-UP; R1A1-UP; LLB1-UP; LLF1-UP)

3516 (S/N: 9KF1-UP; 27Z1-UP; 28Z1-UP; 71Z1-UP)

3516B (S/N: 9WF1-UP; BCK1-UP; KDK1-UP; MSK1-UP; CAN1-UP;

KNS1-UP; 7DS1-UP; CPW1-UP; MSX1-UP; 6HZ1-UP)

3516C (S/N: PES1-UP; T2X1-UP)3524B (S/N: CND1-UP; NPM1-UP)

3606 (S/N: 8RB1-UP)

3608 (S/N: 6MC1-UP)

3612 (S/N: 9RC1-UP)

3616 (S/N: 1PD1-UP)

5650 (S/N: 30Z1-UP)

C-10 (S/N: BCX1-UP)

C-12 (S/N: BDL1-UP)

C-9 (S/N: CLJ1-UP)

C18 (S/N: EJG1-UP; WJH1-UP)

C2.2 (S/N: G7L1-UP; C4M1-UP; C6M1-UP; G7M1-UP)

C3.3 (S/N: E3J1-UP)

C4.4 (S/N: 4441-UP)

C6.6 (S/N: 6661-UP)

C7 (S/N: JRA1-UP; JTF1-UP)

D13000 (S/N: 05E1-UP; 04H1-UP)

D320 (S/N: 63B1-UP)

D333C (S/N: 09A1-UP; 62M1-UP)

D3400 (S/N: 01T1-UP)

D343 (S/N: 62B1-UP)

D346 (S/N: 39J1-UP; 98N1-UP)

D348 (S/N: 36J1-UP; 57K1-UP)

D349 (S/N: 61P1-UP; 32R1-UP)

D353E (S/N: 77B1-UP)

D379 (S/N: 76B1-UP)

D398 (S/N: 75B1-UP)

D399 (S/N: 35B1-UP)

G3304 (S/N: N4F1-UP; 1RG1-UP; 37Y1-UP)

G3306 (S/N: 3CF1-UP; G6X1-UP; 07Y1-UP)


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G3406 (S/N: 4FD1-UP; 1RK1-UP; 5NW1-UP)

G3408 (S/N: 6NB1-UP; 6RJ1-UP)

G3408C (S/N: 3WR1-UP; 8YR1-UP; 6FW1-UP; BAZ1-UP)

G3412 (S/N: 7DB1-UP; 3NK1-UP)

G3412C (S/N: 6ZM1-UP; 8LW1-UP)

G342 (S/N: 71B1-UP)G343 (S/N: 97N1-UP)

G3508 (S/N: 4WD1-UP; 2JF1-UP; 9TG1-UP; WPM1-UP; WPN1-UP; DLR1-

UP)

G3512 (S/N: 4KC1-UP; 5JD1-UP; 7NJ1-UP; WPP1-UP; WPR1-UP; GNS1-

UP; 6JW1-UP)

G3516 (S/N: 3RC1-UP; 8LD1-UP; 4EK1-UP; 5PN1-UP; WPS1-UP; WPT1-

UP; WPW1-UP; 8PW1-UP)

G3520B (S/N: TPC1-UP; GLF1-UP; GET1-UP)

G353 (S/N: 64B1-UP)

G3606 (S/N: 3XF1-UP; 4ZS1-UP)

G3608 (S/N: 4WF1-UP; BEN1-UP)G3612 (S/N: BKE1-UP; 1YG1-UP)

G3616 (S/N: BLB1-UP; 4CG1-UP)

G379 (S/N: 72B1-UP)

G398 (S/N: 73B1-UP)

G399 (S/N: 49C1-UP)

Industrial Engine:

3304 (S/N: 02B1-UP; 04B1-UP; 23C1-UP; 66D1-UP; 68D1-UP; 70R1-UP;

67U1-UP; 38S1-UP; 31B1-UP; 46B1-UP; 68B1-UP; 66B1-UP)

Generator Set:

C1.5 (S/N: C5N1-UP; C6N1-UP; G7N1-UP; G7P1-UP)

Industrial Engine:

3013C (S/N: G3P1-UP; 3131-UP)

3024C (S/N: G4P1-UP; 4241-UP)

3054C (S/N: 3341-UP)

3054E (S/N: 3041-UP)

3056E (S/N: 3561-UP)

3126B PETROLEUM (S/N: Z2A1-UP)

3406 IND (S/N: 90U1-UP)

3406B IND (S/N: 6TB1-UP)

3406C IND (S/N: 3ER1-UP)

3406E IND (S/N: 6BR1-UP)

3408E REMAN (S/N: BFD1-UP; ECP1-UP; BKY1-UP)

3412 REMAN (S/N: BLJ1-UP; BKS1-UP)

3412C REMAN (S/N: B1A1-UP)

3412E IND (S/N: BDT1-UP)

3412E REMAN (S/N: BNF1-UP)

3456 IND (S/N: 3LW1-UP)

C-10 PETROLEUM (S/N: Z2B1-UP)

C-15 IND (S/N: BEM1-UP)


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C-16 IND (S/N: BFM1-UP)

C0.5 (S/N: C6F1-UP; C6H1-UP; C5M1-UP)

C0.7 (S/N: C7H1-UP; C7J1-UP; C7M1-UP)

C1.1 (S/N: C6L1-UP; C3M1-UP; G8M1-UP; G8N1-UP)

C1.6 (S/N: C6J1-UP; C6K1-UP; C1M1-UP)

C11 INDUSTRIAL (S/N: GLS1-UP)C13 INDUSTRIAL (S/N: LGK1-UP)

C15 IND (S/N: JRE1-UP)

C15 INDUSTRIAL (S/N: JAS1-UP)

C27 INDUSTRIAL (S/N: TWM1-UP)

C32 INDUSTRIAL (S/N: TLD1-UP)

C4.4 (MECH) (S/N: 4461-UP)

C9 INDUSTRIAL (S/N: JSC1-UP; MBD1-UP; JLW1-UP)

D342C IND (S/N: 49B1-UP)

Marine Engine:

3408C MARINE (S/N: 9ER1-UP)

Petroleum Engine:C-15 PETROLEUM (S/N: Z2C1-UP)

C11 PETROLEUM (S/N: B5K1-UP)

C13 PETROLEUM (S/N: A5K1-UP)

C15 PETROLEUM (S/N: JDK1-UP)

C18 PETROLEUM (S/N: WJW1-UP)

C32 PE (S/N: B2C1-UP)

C32 PETROLEUM (S/N: SMP1-UP)

C7 PETROLEUM (S/N: K2A1-UP)

C9 PETROLEUM (S/N: KLW1-UP)

Pumper:

CPT372 (S/N: 1WZ1-UP; 5DZ1-UP)

HT400 (S/N: 7141-UP)

SBF214 (S/N: CSB1-UP)

SCT673 (S/N: 4TZ1-UP)

SPF343 (S/N: 6RZ1-UP)

SPF343C (S/N: RTX1-UP)

SPP101 (S/N: 7151-UP)

SPS342 (S/N: 2LZ1-UP)

SPS343 (S/N: 8ZZ1-UP)

SPT343 (S/N: 5XZ1-UP)

SUF557 (S/N: LTF1-UP)

Introduction

Note: Do not perform any procedure in this Special Instruction until you have read this

information and you understand this information.

This Special Instruction provides procedures and recommendations on the preparation of

Caterpillar engines for storage up to one year.


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Note: If long term storage for a period of time that exceeds one year is necessary, contact

your local Caterpillar Dealer for the preferred procedure to use in your specific case.

This Special Instruction begins by providing engine storage procedures for any

application.

Operation and Maintenance Manual

Service Manual

Parts Book

Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6251, "Caterpillar Commercial Diesel

Engine Fluids Recommendations"

Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU7003, "3600 Series and C280 Series

Diesel Engine Fluids Recommendations"

Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU5898, "Cold WeatherRecommendations for All Caterpillar Machines"

Special Instruction, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedure"

General Requirements

Engine

Caterpillar recommends the use of Volatile Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI) in order to prevent

damage due to moisture during storage. These inhibitors work by evaporating inside the

engine. The inhibitors then condense over the inside surfaces. This evaporation andcondensing offers full protection to surfaces that cannot be reached with preservatives

that require a direct application. This process also assists in cleaning the engine when you

are removing the engine from storage. The volatile vapors are removed by running the

engine to operating temperature. A mineral oil base is left behind after the volatile vaporsare removed. The oil should then be drained. New oil should be added and new filters

should be installed.

Cooling System

The cooling system should be maintained with Caterpillar coolant or an equivalent.

Caterpillar coolant contains the necessary inhibitors in order to prevent corrosion and

pitting. When Caterpillar coolant is used in the proper mixture, the coolant will preventdamage due to rust and freezing. In warm climates, the engines are stored with water in

the cooling system. In such cases, distilled water or deionized water is recommended for

use in the engine cooling system. If distilled water or deionized water is not available, usethe water that meets the minimum acceptable requirements.

Note: All Caterpillar engines that are equipped with an Air to Air Aftercooler (ATAAC)require a minimum of 30 percent glycol to prevent water pump cavitation. Whenapproved water is used, the water must be treated with six to eight percent by volume

with Caterpillar Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA). The additive is also called


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Caterpillar Cooling System Conditioner. The engine should not be stored without SCA or

an equivalent.

Note: Please refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, SEBU6251, "Water/SCA

(Supplemental Coolant Additive)". Completely fill the radiator in order to prevent rusting

at the top tank. Do not leave any exposed air space in the radiator. All exposed areas willrust.

Caterpillar Coolant and Antifreeze

Caterpillar Extended Life Coolant (ELC)provides the best coolant service life and

radiator service life. An acceptable alternative to ELC is Caterpillar Antifreeze. Both

Caterpillar ELC and Caterpillar Antifreeze contain the necessary corrosion inhibitors inorder to protect the cooling system from rust and pitting of the cooling system

components. Caterpillar ELC, and Caterpillar Antifreeze should be used with an

approved water in order to provide the coolant mixture that is required for the lowest

ambient temperature that is anticipated.

Note: Refer to Special Publication, SEBD0518, "Know Your Cooling System" for

additional information.

Note: Refer to Supplement, SEBU7003, "Caterpillar 3600 Series Diesel Engine FluidsRecommendations For Lubricants, Fuels, And Coolants" for additional information

specifically about 3600 Engines. Caterpillar ELC and Antifreeze is available from your

local Caterpillar dealer. Contact your local Caterpillar Dealer for part numbers and

available sizes of containers.

Supplemental Coolant Additive

Use a six to eight percent concentration of Caterpillar Cooling System Conditioner onengines that will be stored with only water in the cooling system. If the engine is stored

with Caterpillar Antifreeze, there is no need to add conditioner before storage.

Note: DO NOT use cooling system conditioner with Dowtherm 209.

Note: Refer to Special Publication, SEBD0518, "Know Your Cooling System" for

additional information.

Cooling System Cleaner

Caterpillar Cooling System Cleaner is designed to clean the cooling system of harmfulscale and corrosion. Caterpillar Cooling System Cleaner is available in 1.9 L (0.5 US

gal)containers. Directions for the use of the conditioner are included on the container.

Necessary Equipment


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Sprayer

A 1P-0540 Fuel Flow Checking Tool Group or an air compressor with a sprayerattachment can be used to prepare the engine for storage. Change the nozzle adjustment

in order to provide either a spray or a fog pattern. The fog pattern adjustment is better if

access to components is difficult. The spray pattern is better for parts on the outside ofthe engine.

Paint

Outside parts of the engine can best be protected by thorough use of a good quality paint.Paint provides good protection for a storage period up to two years. Before painting,

thoroughly clean the engine. Read all the directions,and understand all the hazards on the

labels of any product that is used to maintain your equipment in order to avoid personal

injury. Use all the required protective equipment in order to perform the job.

Note: Refer to 143-4985 Preservation Gp for additional information.

Plastic Bags

Use black or dark plastic bags. Clear plastic bags will deteriorate over long periods of

time.

Sealing Tape

Use a sealing tape with good adhesive properties. Do not use duct tape. Duct tape willloosen over a short period of time. Two inch wide rolls of sealing tape are recommended.

A good quality sealing tape is available from the following suppliers:

3M Product Information Center

3M Center

Building 304-01-01

St. Paul, Minnesota 55144

USA

Phone: (800) 364-3577

3M Industrial Tapes

3M Center

Building 220-8E-04

St. Paul, Minnesota 55144USA

TARP Preservative

The preservative may be applied to any surface of the equipment, except on paint that isnot cured. The paint cures in 48 hours. The preservative, and additional information is

available from the following:


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Castrol Industrial North America, Inc.

1001 West 31st Street Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

USA

Phone: (630) 241-4000

Rust Preventative

Caterpillar 450 Rust Preventative Oil can be used on all chrome surfaces of hydraulic

cylinders to minimize corrosion and pitting of the rods.

1890 Protective Sealer

This protective sealer is available from distributors of DOW CORNING products. Thissealer is used to minimize corrosion of electrical wiring, connectors and components.

Corrosion can come from exposure to the following: salt water, salt mines and fertilizer

plants.

Note: All safety precautions, and instructions for applications are provided by the

supplier. The precaution and instructions for applications must be observed.

Oils and Lubricants

Refer to the Operation & Maintenance Manual for additional information. Use only the

specified oils that are recommended for the engine crankcase.

Multipurpose Grease

Use multipurpose grease such as 5P-0960 Grease Cartridge , which contains three to fivepercent molybdenum disulfide that conforms to MIL-M-7866 and a suitable corrosioninhibitor, to lubricate rod threads, ball joints, and linkages. NLGI No. 2 Grade is suitable

for most temperatures.

Filters

Refer to the parts book for your engine. The parts book will list all of the necessary part

number of filters for your specific engine application. These filters are available from

your local Caterpillar Dealer.

Coolant Conditioner Test Kit

Use the 8T-5296 Coolant Conditioner Test Kit to check the concentration of conditioner

in the cooling system. Maintain the cooling system with a three to six percentconcentration of conditioner. Instructions are included with the kit. Systems that consist

of only water should be maintained with a six to eight percent concentration of

conditioner.


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Refer to ""Cooling System" ".

Coolant And Battery Tester

The tester is used for checking coolant freezing point and the condition of the fluid in the

battery. Instructions are provided with the tester. The 5P-0957 Coolant/Battery Tester Gpis available with the temperature scale in degrees Fahrenheit. The 5P-3514

Coolant/Battery Tester Gp is available with the temperature scale in degrees Celsius.

VCI Oil

VCI oil can be used in all types of tanks. VCI oil is an oil stabilizer and a rust

preventative. The oil can be used in a combination with any petrochemical. Apply byusing a spray pattern or a fog pattern. Caterpillar recommends the use of VCI oil in order

to prevent internal engine damage due to moisture during storage. These inhibitors act by

evaporating inside the engine, and then condensing over the inside surfaces. The process

of evaporation and condensing offers full protection to surfaces that cannot be reachedwith preservatives that require an application directly. The process of evaporation and

condensing will ease cleaning the engine when the engine is removed from storage. The

volatile vapors are removed by running the engine to operating temperature. A mineraloil base is left behind after the volatile vapors are removed. The oil should then be

drained, and new oil and filters should be installed. VCI oil should not be used at fullstrength on nonferrous metals when the oil will be in direct contact or extended contact.

VCI oil must be diluted as it is recommended in the following instructions. When the

engine is being treated with VCI oil, the engine must be completely sealed when theengine is stored. VCI oil is so volatile that any opening that is left unsealed will allow the

vapors to escape. The escape of the vapor will cause the engine to lose protection.

Volatile corrosion inhibitor (VCI), NOX-RUST VCI #10 oil or an equivalent oil providesboth liquid and vapor protection to ferrous metal surfaces against corrosion that is caused

by moisture. In a closed compartment, protection is by direct contact with VCI oil, or by

contact with VCI vapors. Contact your local supplier for a similar type of oil. Additional

information on the use of VCI oil and a list of suppliers outside the USA can be obtained

by contacting:

Rock Island Lubricants and Chemical

Customer Service

320 First Street Rock Island, Illinois 61201

USA

Phone: (309) 788-5631Fax: (309) 786-3946

Diesel Fuel

Diesel fuel that is left in fuel tanks and fuel injection systems will sometimes cause

problems due to the growth of small organisms. This may result in plugged fuel filters,

corrosion, sticking fuel pumps, or malfunctioning fuel injection valves. Draining the fuel


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injection pump and refilling the fuel injection pump with Caterpillar Calibration Fluid

can minimize this problem.

Note: Calibration Fluid is available from your local Caterpillar Dealer. Caterpillar

Calibration Fluid is the preferred choice because it contains Rust and Oxidation (R&A)

inhibitors. If Caterpillar Calibration Fluid is not available, kerosene is a secondconsideration. Kerosene does not contain Rust and Oxidation inhibitors and is far fromthe best choice. In addition, kerosene is preferred over diesel fuel (another alternative)

because kerosene is not as prone to oxidation as diesel fuel. During long storage periods,

kerosene will not thicken as much as diesel fuel. Fuel tanks should be protected internally

with VCI oil. Then, the fuel tank should be sealed.

Diesel Fuel Biocide

To prevent the growth of small organisms in the diesel fuel, use a diesel fuel biocide such

as Biobor JF or an equivalent. Additional information on the use of diesel fuel biocide,

test kits for measuring microbial contamination in diesel fuel, and a list of suppliersoutside the USA can be obtained by contacting:

Angus Chemical Company

1500 East Lake Cook Road Buffalo Grove, Illinois 60089

USA

Phone: (800) 447-4369Phone: (989) 832-1560

Ask for the free booklet "Microbial Contamination Of Diesel Fuel: Impact, Causes, And

Prevention" for additional information.

Buckman Laboratories International Inc.1256 North McLean Boulevard Memphis, Tennessee 38108

USA

Phone: (901) 278-0330Phone: (800) BUCKMAN

Hammond Technical Services, Inc.

15760 West Hardy Road, Suite 400 Houston, Texas 77060

USA

Phone: (281) 999-2900Phone: (800) 582-4224

Rohm & Haas Company

100 Independence Mall West Philadelphia, PA 19106-2399

USA

Phone: (800) 592-3000

Engine

Storage Up To One Year

All Diesel and Natural Gas Engines


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Note: If long term storage for a period of time that exceeds one year is necessary, contact

your local Caterpillar Dealer for the preferred procedure to use in your specific case. Thestorage procedure should be used for all diesel engines and natural gas engines in all

applications. If an engine is not used, oil can run off the cylinder walls, piston rings, main

bearings, connecting rod bearings, the crankshaft, gears, and other parts that normally

receive lubrication. A lack of lubricant allows corrosion to begin to appear on the metalespecially in areas of high humidity (water content in the air). When the engine is started

after being stored, the metal to metal contact will cause wear before the surfaces receive

oil. To minimize this wear, use the starter to turn the engine with the throttle in the FUEL

OFF position. When oil pressure is shown on the pressure gauge, start the engine.

1. Clean the engine of any dirt, rust, grease, and oil. Inspect the exterior. Paint areas

that contain paint damage with good quality paint.

2. Remove any dirt from the air cleaner or air cleaners. Check all seals, gaskets, and

the filter element for damage.

3. Apply lubricant to all the points that are shown in the Operation & Maintenance

Manual, "Lubrication & Maintenance" chart for the equipment.

4. Drain the crankcase oil and replace the crankcase oil. Then, change the oil filter oroil filters. Refer to the Operation & Maintenance Manual for the proper

procedure.

5. If the engine is equipped with an air starter, fill the reservoir with a mixture of 50

percent VCI oil and 50 percent engine oil.

6.

Add VCI oil to the crankcase at the rate of three to four percent by volume.

Note: If the engine crankcase is full, drain enough engine oil so the mixture can

be added.

7. Remove the air filter element or air filter elements. Turn the engine at crankingspeed with the throttle control in the FUEL OFF position. Use a sprayer to add a

mixture of 50 percent VCI oil and 50 percent engine oil into the air inlet or

turbocharger inlet.

Note: The mixture of VCI oil can also be added to the inlet by removing the plug

for checking turbocharger boost pressure. The minimum application rate is 5.5mL per L (3 oz per 1000 cu in) of engine displacement.

8. Use a sprayer to apply a mixture of 50 percent VCI oil and 50 percent engine oil

into the exhaust openings. The minimum rate of application of oil is 5.5 milliliters

per liter or 3 ounces per 1000 cubic inches of engine displacement. Seal the

exhaust pipe, and seal any drain holes that are in the muffler.


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9. Remove the fuel from the secondary fuel filter housing and reinstall the spin-on

fuel filter element in order to remove any dirt and water. Only drain a fuelinjection pump that is a sleeve metered. Clean the primary fuel filter. Fill with

calibration fluid or kerosene. Install the primary fuel filter and operate the priming

pump. This will send clean oil to the secondary filter and the engine. Open the

fuel tank drain valve. Allow any water or dirt to drain from the inside of the fueltank. Apply a spray of 30 milliliters per 30 liters or 1 ounce per 7.5 gallons of the

fuel tank capacity in order to prevent rust in the fuel tank. Add 0.15 milliliters per

liter or .02 ounces per gallon of commercial biocide, such as Biobor JF or anequivalent to the fuel. Apply a small amount of oil to the threads on the fuel tank

filler neck and install the cap. Seal all openings to the tank in order to prevent

evaporation of the fuel and preservative.

10.Remove the fuel nozzles or spark plugs. Apply 30 mL (1 oz) of a mixture of VCI

oil (50 percent VCI oil and 50 percent engine oil) in each cylinder. Use a bar or a

turning tool to rotate the engine slowly. This slow rotation will put the mixture of

oil on the cylinder walls. Install all fuel nozzles or spark plugs and tighten to thecorrect torque.

11.Spray a thin amount of the mixture of VCI oil (50 percent VCI oil and 50 percent

engine oil) on the flywheel, ring gear teeth, and starter pinion. Install the engine

covers in order to retain the VCI vapors in the engine.

12.Apply a heavy amount of multipurpose grease (MPGM) to all outside parts that

move, such as rod threads, ball joints, linkage, etc.

Note: The minimum application rate is critical to prevent loss of protective

vapors. Install the air filter element or air filter elements and completely enclosethe element or elements with dark, plastic bags. Seal the bags with tape. Replace

the air filter covers. Place tape over all openings in order to seal VCI vapors in the

engine.

Note: Install all covers, and ensure that tape has been installed over all openings,

the air inlet, exhaust openings, the flywheel housing, the crankcase breathers,

dipstick tubes, etc. Ensure that all covers are airtight and weatherproof. Use awaterproof weather resistant tape such as Kendall No. 231 or an equivalent. Do

not use duct tape. Duct tape will only seal for a short period of time.

13.It is best to remove the batteries, and the batteries should be used in another

application. As an alternative, place the batteries in storage. Batteries should beperiodically checked, and electrically charged if a charge is needed. If the

batteries are not removed, wash the tops of the batteries until the batteries are

clean. Apply an electrical charge to the batteries in order to obtain a specificgravity of 1.225. Disconnect the battery terminals. Place a plastic cover over the

batteries.


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Note: For additional information, refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7633,

"Battery Test Procedure".

14.Loosen all belts.

15.

Place a waterproof cover over the engine. Ensure that the engine cover is securebut loose enough in order to allow air to circulate around the engine. This

procedure will prevent damage from condensation.

16.Attach a tag to the engine with a notation. Include the date on the tag.

17.Remove the waterproof covers in order to check for corrosion in two to three

months intervals. If the engine has signs of corrosion at the time of the check,

repeat the protection procedure.

Fresh Water Systems

This information applies to all systems that contain fresh water, such as engine blocks,

separate circuit aftercoolers, etc.

Note: Water is not the preferred substance to use in cooling systems of Caterpillar diesel

engines. If the stored engine will never be exposed to below freezing temperatures,completely drain the fresh water system. The system can be drained by removing the

drain plugs from the following locations: engine block, oil cooler, body of the heat

exchanger and radiator.Clean the system. Refill the system with approved water and

supplemental coolant additive. For a definition of approved water, refer to CoolingSystems in this document. If the stored engine will be exposed to below freezing

temperatures, completely drain the fresh water system. The system can be drained byremoving the drain plugs from the following locations: engine block, oil cooler, body ofthe heat exchanger and radiator. Clean the system. Refill the system with Caterpillar

Premixed ELC or 50 percent Caterpillar Antifreeze concentrate and 50 percent approved

water.

Note: Caterpillar Antifreeze concentrate is available only in the one gallon size. The

Caterpillar Antifreeze concentrate should only be used to adjust the level of the cooling

system.

Raw Water Systems

Completely drain the raw water system by removing all the drain plugs from the rawwater pump, water manifolds, heat exchanger bonnets, and the aftercooler. After the

system has been drained, inspect all zinc plugs for damage from corrosion.

Note: To ensure complete drainage and evaporation during storage, do not install the

drain plugs and zinc plugs. Place all removed plugs in a cloth bag and fasten the bag to

the engine for storage.


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Removal From Storage

1. Remove all outside protective covers.

2. Change the oil and filters.

3. Check the condition of the fan and alternator belts. Replace the belts, if necessary.

The belts should be tightened to the specification that is found in the Operation &

Maintenance Manual.

4. Replace the fuel filter elements.

5. Remove the plastic covers from the air cleaner elements.

6. Use a bar or a turning tool to turn the engine in the normal direction of rotation in

case there are hydraulic locks or any resistance.

7. Before starting the engine, remove the valve cover or covers. Put a large amount

of engine oil on the camshaft, cam followers, and valve mechanism in order to

prevent damage to the mechanism.

8. Pressurized lubricating of the engine is necessary to ensure immediate lubrication.

Also, pressurized lubricating will prevent damage to the engine. The damage

occurs in the first seconds after start-up.

Note: Refer to ""Pressure Lubrication Procedure" ".

9.

Check the condition of all rubber hoses. Replace the hoses if it is necessary.

10.Before start-up, test the cooling system for a three to six percent concentration of

coolant conditioner. Add liquid coolant conditioner or a maintenance coolantconditioner element, if the coolant system is low. Test the coolant mixture for

proper nitrite level. Adjust the coolant mixture if it is necessary. Prime the engine

with clean diesel fuel before starting.

11.If the engine utilizes a fresh water system, ensure that the fresh water system is

clean and full. Also, the system must have the necessary amount of supplementalcooling system conditioner. If the engine utilizes a raw water system, install all of

the drain plugs and zinc plugs. Fill the system. It may be necessary to prime theraw water system pumps before operation.

12.On the first day of operation, check the entire engine several times for leaks and

correct operation.

Note: Refer to ""Initial Operation After Storage" ".


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13.If the engine was removed from storage and temperatures of less than 12 C (10

F) were encountered, refer toService Manual, SEBU5898, "Cold Weather

Recommendations Operation and Maintenance".

Pressure Lubrication Procedure

The engine must receive adequate lubrication during the first seconds of operation. A dry

start can cause bearing damage. To prevent the possibility of a dry start and bearing

damage during the first seconds of operation, pressurized lubrication of the engine isnecessary. An optional prelube pump is available for some engines. After the crankcase

has been filled with the correct quantity of oil, the prelube pump sends oil to all parts ofthe engine in order to provide lubrication before starting. The 1P-0540 Fuel Flow

Checking Tool Group can be used as a prelube pump on smaller engines. However,

pressure lubrication of larger engines may be difficult because of the limited oil capacityof the tool group. Other sources of clean oil under pressure can also be used for pressure

lubrication.

1. If the 1P-0540 Fuel Flow Checking Tool Group is being used, thoroughly clean

the tank.

2. Put the correct amount of engine oil in the crankcase. Put engine oil in the tank of

the fuel flow checking tool group.

Note: Use a minimum of 30 percent of the engine oil capacity in the tank of the

tool group. It may be necessary to fill the tank several times.

Note: DO NOT use the same 1P-0540 Fuel Flow Checking Tool Group for

pressurized lubrication and checking fuel flow. After the tool has been used forpressurized lubrication, it is not possible to sufficiently clean the tool. A very

small amount of dirt in the fuel system can cause fuel nozzle failure.

3. Connect the tool to the main oil passage of the engine.

4. Add air pressure to the tank with the regulator and set the regulator at 240 35

kPa (35 5 psi). Although the tank has a hand pump, it will be difficult to get

sufficient air pressure to perform a satisfactory job when this hand pump is used.

Therefore, it is best to use shop air, if shop air is available.

Note: The air system in the shop should be equipped with a moisture separator.Fill the crankcase with the correct amount of oil. The amount of oil that is used in

the pressurized lubrication procedure must be subtracted from the refill capacity

that is given in the Operation & Maintenance Manual.

Initial Operation After Storage


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Only an operational check at the initial start is necessary before operation in Caterpillar

engines immediately after the storage of an engine. The operational check is performed inorder to ensure that the correct pressures and correct temperatures are kept in the

following systems: lubrication, cooling and fuel systems. The operational check will also

ensure that any leaks are corrected. To ensure a safe check at the initial start, use the

following procedure:

1. Turn the engine at cranking speed with the throttle in FUEL OFF position until

engine oil pressure is present.

2.

Operate the engine for 10 minutes at low idle rated speed.

3. Operate the engine for 15 minutes at half rated load and 3/4 rated speed.

4. Operate the engine for 30 minutes at full rated load and full rated speed.

5.

Check frequently for oil leaks, coolant leaks, and fuel leaks in the first hours ofoperation. Repair any leaks as soon as detected.

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