International — Storing engines (gasoline) - 30 days or more
Maintenance
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
- Gasoline tank and carburetor should be completely drained of fuel when out of service more than two weeks due to gum deposits
Procedure
- Thoroughly wash or clean the engine.
- Run engine long enough to warm the oil; drain crankcase, change lubricating oil filter element and refill crankcase.
- Completely lubricate the rest of the engine.
- Drain fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor and replace the fuel pump filter.
- Remove spark plugs; pour one tablespoonful of Grade-30 lubricating oil into each cylinder; crank engine two or three times; reinstall spark plugs.
- Remove valve housing cover; flush valves, rocker arms and push rods with Grade-30 oil; coat inside of cover; reinstall cover.
- If equipped with oil cooler or heat exchanger, fill system with antifreeze then drain, or blow out residual water with compressed air.
- Remove and clean the crankcase ventilator metering valve (if equipped).
- Completely service the air cleaner.
- Remove the air cleaner intake cap and store in a clean dry place; cover or plug the exhaust pipe and air cleaner pipe.
- Remove battery and store in a cool dry place above freezing (+32 F); keep battery fully charged; check liquid level monthly.
Specs & values
- Storage lubrication procedures repeated every six months
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.