User Manual

SERIES 50 OPERATOR'S GUIDE
6. Drain the fuel tank. Refill with
enough clean No. 1 diesel fuel
or pure kerosene to permit the
engine to operate for about ten
(10) minutes. If draining the
fuel tank is not convenient, use
a separate, portable supply of
recommended fuel.
NOTE:
If engin es are stored where
condensation of water in the fuel
tank may be a problem, additives
containing methyl carbitol or butyl
cellusolve may be added to the fuel.
Follow manufacturer's instructions
for treatment. Wh ere bi ological
contamination of fu el may be a
problem, add a biocide such as
Biobor® JF (o r equivalent) to the
fuel. When using a biocide, follow
the manufacturer's concentration
recommendations and observe all
cautions and warnings.
7. Drain the fuel system and remove
the fuel filters. Dispose of used
filters in an environmentall y
responsible manner, according
to state and/or federal (EPA)
recommendations. Fill the new
filters with No. 1 diesel fuel or
pure kerosene and install on the
engine.
8. Operate the engine for five (5)
minutes to circu late the clean fuel
throughout the engine. Be sure
the engine fuel system is full.
9. Stop the engine a nd allow to
cool. Then disconnect the fuel
return line and the inlet line at
the primar y filter and securely
plug both to retain the fuel in the
engine.
10. Transmission: Follow the
manufacturer's recommendations
for prolonged storage.
11. Power Take-Off: If equipped,
follow manufacturer's
recommendations for prolong ed
storage.
NOTICE:
Failure to properly seal off the
turbocharger air inlet and exhaust
outlet openin gs before engine
storage may permit air drafts to
circulate through the turbocharger
and rotate the turbine/compressor
shaft without an adequate flow of
lubricating oil to the center housing
bearings. This can result in severe
bearing damage.
12. Tu rbocharger: Since
turbocharger bearings are
pressure lubricated through the
external oil line leading from
the o il filter adaptor while the
engine is operating, no further
attention is required. However,
the turbocharger air inlet and
turbine exhaust outlet connection
All information subject to change without notice. (Rev. 01/04) 123
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