Storage
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Engine Storage Guidelines
1. John Deere engines can be stored outside for up to
three (3) months with no long term preparation IF
COVERED BY WATERPROOF COVERING. No
outside storage is recommended without a
waterproof covering.
2. John Deere engines can be stored in a standard
overseas shipping container for up to three (3)
months with no long term preparation.
3. John Deere engines can be stored inside for up to
six (6) months with no long term preparation.
4. John Deere engines expected to be stored more
than six (6) months MUST have long term storage
preparation. ( See PREPARING ENGINE FOR
LONG TERM STORAGE, later in this section.)
5. Long term storage includes the use of a stabilized
rust preventive oil to protect internal metal
components of the engine. This oil should be an
SAE 10 oil with 1-4 percent morpholine or
equivalent vapor corrosion inhibitor. These rust
preventive oils are available from area distributors.
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