Storage; Storage Up To 6 Months; Storage For Over 6 Months; Preparing The Engine For Operation - Ruggerini RD210 Usage Et Entretien

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STORAGE

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The most delicate parts of the engines such as the injection system, the rubber parts,
the seal systems etc., are often subject to malfunction or deterioration in case of long
off-duty period and/or especially in case of lack of a suitable protection. This is more
evident if the engines are off duty in adverse weather conditions (humidity, very high or
low temperatures, bad weather, etc.).

• Storage up to 6 months

- idle the engine for approximately 15 minutes, then stop it;
- replace the fuel filter;
- add diesel oil and 10% AGIP RUSTIA 81 protective oil mixture;
- let the engine run for approximately 10 minutes at a speed between 1/2 and 3/4
rated revolutions, so that the piping, injectors, pumps and filters are filled with the
protective mixture, then stop it;
- spray AGIP RUSTIA C SAE 30 oil in the exhaust and intake ducts;
- clean the fins and the external parts of the engine with care and protect external
non-painted surfaces with AGIP RUSTIA C SAE30 oil;
- seal the muffler and the air filter using adhesive tape;
- wrap the engine in a plastic sheet.

• Storage for over 6 months

In addition to the above-mentioned operations, the following procedures must be
carried out:
- wash the oil filter;
- change the engine oil with AGIP RUSTIA C SAE 30;
- regularly inspect the engine and check that no rust or corrosion spots appear.
Should this happen, contact a Ruggerini Service Centre.

• Preparing the engine for operation

- remove the protection cover;
- remove the external protection using a solvent or degreaser;
- check injector settings and valve clearance and make sure that the heads and
filters are tight;
- carry out ordinary preliminary checkout procedures;
- if AGIP RUSTIA C SAE 30 protective oil has been used, change it before the engine
reaches 100 working hours.
Caution! If the engine has not been protected as described above, as a consequence of
long period inactivity the fuel injector pump and injectors may jam and piston rings may
stick together. This may result in re-starting troubles, extra oil consumption, smoke,
etc. After a particularly prolonged inactivity (over 2 years) and if the engine is stored in
an unsuitable environment all rubber parts must be checked, specially the sealing ones.
Caution! The warranty does not cover defects caused by prolonged storage.