Starting After Extended Shutdown
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Before engine start-up, complete the pretrip inspections and maintenance procedures, see Safety Precautions.
Notice: Failure to eliminate water-diluted lubricating oil may lead to serious engine damage at startup.
An engine in storage for an extended period of time (over winter, for example) may accumulate water in the oil pan through normal condensation of moisture on the internal surfaces of the engine. Oil diluted by water cannot provide adequate bearing protection at start-up. For this reason, change the engine oil and filters after extended storage.
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