Long-Term Storage; Before Storing For Long Periods Of Time - Yanmar 6LPA-DTP Operación Manual

4.9 Long-Term Storage

4.9.1 Before storing for long periods of time

(1) Periodic Inspection
If the time for a periodic inspection is close, perform it before storing the engine for a long period
of time (3 months or more).
(2) Draining the Cooling Water
When not using LLC, be sure to drain the fresh water from the inside of the engine.
Precautions for Removing Hot Water to Prevent Burns
Wait until the temperature has dropped before removing cooling water from
the engine to avoid getting scalded.
Drain the water from both the seawater
system and fresh water system.
■ Draining the seawater from the seawater system
① Open the seawater drain cock on the seawater side of the fresh water cooler and drain off the
seawater.
② Open the seawater drain cock on the oil cooler and drain off the seawater. (6LPA-STP/-
STZP)
③ Loosen the bolts (4) on the side cover of the seawater pump and move the cover to drain off
the seawater inside.
④ After draining off the water, tighten the water drain cocks and replace the side cover on the
seawater pump.
CAUTION
[NOTICE]
If the water is not drained, it may freeze
and damage parts of the cooling water
system .
6LPA-STP 6LPA-STZP
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