MAINTENANCE IN CASE OF ENGINE INACTIVITY
After a period of inactivity, it is necessary
to carry out a few maintenance interven-
tions before starting the engine again to
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ensure its maximum efficiency conditions.
– Check the charge of the battery and the
liquid level.
–Make sure the electric contacts are intact
and properly working.
– Carry out the operation diagnosis of the
engine.
–Check the oil level, and, if necessary, top
up or replace it according to the esta-
blished intervals (See "Routine mainte-
nance (after running-in)")
–Replace the oil filter according to the
established intervals (See "Routine main-
tenance (after running-in)")
–Check the coolant level, and if neces-
sary, top up or replace it according to
the established intervals (See "Routine
maintenance (after running-in)")
–Replace the fuel filter according to the
established intervals (See "Routine main-
tenance (after running-in)")
CHECKS AND CONTROLS
The list indicates some of the maintenan-
ce, testing and control operations to be
carried out on the engine during normal
operation.
– Fuel supply circuit bleeding
– Control screw tightening and union
sealing
– Engine oil level control
– Engine coolant level check
– Engine oil change
– Coolant replacement
– Oil filter cartridge replacement
– Fuel filter replacement.
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– Replace the air filter according to the
established intervals (See "Routine main-
tenance (after running-in)")
– Tension again the transmission belt
– Check the tightening of the hydraulic
unions (See "Control screw tightening and
union sealing")
–Check the rubber gaskets and relevant
fixing clips to ensure they are undama-
ged.
– Use a cloth soaked in a degreasing
product to remove the external protective
treatment.
–Start the engine and run it at minimum
speed for a few minutes (See "Engine
ignition and turning off")
– If no anomalies are detected, bring
the engine to its operating temperature
(70÷80°C).
–Turn off the engine and check again the
engine oil and coolant level.
For each maintenance operation, fill in
the "Periodic maintenance operation
record sheet" provided, so as to keep a
trace of the operations performed and
therefore establish the most suitable
methods for future operations.
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