Allis-Chalmers — Returning Engine to Service (after storage up to 6 months)
Maintenance
From a Allis-Chalmers operator's manual covering: 6138, 685, SERIES 6138, SERIES 670. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Before you start
- If a soluble oil type inhibitor was added before storage, drain and flush cooling system before opening coolant filter valves
Procedure
- Check fuel tank for condensation and drain if necessary
- Drain condensation from fuel filter and water separator if necessary
- Fill fuel supply tank with specified fuel; prime the fuel system
- Remove oil pan drain plug and drain rust preventive lubricating oil
- Install drain plug and fill oil pan with proper classification and SAE weight lube oil to proper level
- Open coolant filter inlet and outlet shutoff valves
- Check radiator coolant level and add coolant if necessary
- Check condition of drive belts; adjust or replace if necessary
- Remove material used to seal engine openings
- Connect storage battery observing correct polarity
Source: Allis-Chalmers operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.