International — Starting engines after storage
Operation
From a International owner's manual covering: C-152, C-196, C-304, C-345, C-392, C-446, C-537, C-605. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: International C 549 engine
Before you start
- Do not run the engine rapidly or operate it at high speed immediately after starting
- Keep doors wide open or move the engine outside the storage room immediately to avoid danger from exhaust gas
Procedure
- Install a fully charged battery and be sure proper connections are made.
- Remove spark plugs; pour a mixture of one-half gasoline and one-half light lubricating oil into each cylinder (one ounce per cylinder).
- Remove valve housing cover and flush valve and valve operating mechanism with the same mixture.
- Crank the engine rapidly until excess oil has been blown out of the spark plug holes.
- Drain and flush crankcase with kerosene or flushing oil and fill with specified lubricating oil; be sure a new oil filter element is installed.
- Remove the exhaust pipe and the air cleaner opening plugs and/or covers; install the exhaust pipe.
- AIR CLEANER (WET TYPE ONLY): remove and clean the oil cup.
- Install the air intake cap.
- Install the spark plugs after cleaning and gapping the tops.
- Be sure the cooling system drains are closed and fill the cooling system; check for leaks; remove the RADIATOR DRAINED tag.
- If fuel lines were disconnected, remove the plugs from the fuel inlet and covers from the lines; reconnect fuel inlet lines tight.
- Fill the fuel tank or tanks.
- Start the engine and let it run slowly; observe if any valves are sticking.
- Install the valve housing cover and tighten the valve cover bolts.
Source: International owner'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.