Deutz B-F L 1011F, B-FM 1011F Preservation

8.1 Preservation

Engine Preservation

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Engine Preservation 8.1 Preservation

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If the engine is to remain idle for an extended period
of time, it is necessary to take protective measures to
prevent rusting. The preservative measures described
here will protect the engine for up to 6 month
The procedure will have to be reversed before the
engine is recommissioned.

● Anti-corrosion oils to specification:
MIL-L-21260B
TL 9150-037/2
Nato Code C 640 / 642

● Anti-corrosion media for exterior protection only
to specification:
Nato Code C 632

● Recommended cleaning agent to remove pre­servatives:
Petroleum benzine
(hazardous materials class A3)

8.1.1 Preserving Engine

8.1.2 Removing Engine
Preservatives

● Clean engine using high-pressure equipment
(or with cold-cleansing agent in emergency).

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● Run engine until warm, then turn off.

● Drain engine oil (see 6.1.2) and fill with anti-

corrosion oil.

● If necessary, clean oil bath cleaner (see 6.4.3)
and fill with anti-corrosion oil.

● Drain fuel tank.

● Make up a mixture of 90% diesel fuel and 10%

anti-corrosion oil, and refill fuel tank.

● Allow engine to run for approx. 10 mins.

● Switch off engine.

● Turn engine over manually several times to pre-

serve cylinders and combustion chamber.

● Remove V-belts and store in wrapped condition.

● Spray grooves on V-belt pulleys with anti-corro-

sion spray.

● Close intake ports and exhaust ports.

● Remove anti-corrosion agent from grooves in

V-belt pulleys.

● Install V-belt, retension after brief operation if
necessary, see 6.5.

● Remove covers from intake port and exhaust
port.

● Commission engine, see also 5.1, note 2.

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