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To avoid overfilling, drain an amount of oil equal to amount being added before installing additive, or
damage to equipment may result.
(a)
Drain amount of oil from main hydraulic reservoir equal to quantity of additive being added (Para 10-9).
(b)
Add 6 qt. (5.7 L) vapor corrosion inhibitor (Item 16, Appendix C) or equivalent to main
hydraulic reservoir.
(c)
Operate all hydraulic equipment.
(d)
Turn steering wheel to full right turn and then full left turn. Repeat this cycle three times.
(e)
If additional storage time is required, repeat steps (a) and (b) at yearly intervals.
(f)
Relieve hydraulic pressure from hydraulic systems (Para 10-5).
(5)
Drain and refill power steering system, replace oil filter (Para 5-5).
(6)
Axle long-term storage:
To avoid overfilling, drain an amount of oil equal to amount being added before installing additive, or
damage to equipment may result.
NOTE
If storage exceeds 12 months, axles must be resealed by regional service dealer.
(a)
Drain amount of oil from axle equal to quantity of additive being added.
(b)
Add 17.0 fl. oz. (0.50 L) of vapor corrosion inhibitor (Item 16, Appendix C) or equivalent to
front axle.
(c)
Add 18.5 fl. oz. (0.55 L) of vapor corrosion inhibitor (Item 16, Appendix C) or equivalent to
rear axle.
(d)
Drive vehicle approximately 1 mi. (1.6 km) to mix additive.
(e)
If additional storage time is required, repeat steps (a) and (b) at yearly intervals.
(7)
Back off slack adjusters on all four wheels.
(8)
Transmission long-term storage:
NOTE
If storage exceeds 12 months, transmission must be resealed by regional service dealer.
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