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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
The engine has passed the Life Boat Engine Test Programme
before delivery. Still however the engine is not completely
run in. It is recommended to operate the engine moderately
during the first hours after it has been put into service.
Full speed only for short periods during the first 15-20
hours.
INITIAL ATTENTION.
(AFTER THE FIRST 15 HOURS OF OPERATION)
- Check and tighten all hose clamps and unions, paying
particular attention to the fuel system.
- Check and tighten all external nuts and bolts, particularly
mounting bolts, shaft coupling bolts and exhaust manifold
bolts and nuts.
- Check belt tension, see ALTERNATOR BELT TENSION.
- Check lubrication oil and coolant level
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERIODS
PERIOD
ATTENTION
After the First 15 Hours or after the
First 3 Months
See INITIAL ATTENTION
Before Start or Weekly
Check engine oil level.
Check coolant level.
Check fuel level in tank.
Drain water and contaminants from water
separator.
Grease stern gland.
Every 3 months or 25 hours
Check gearbox oil level.
Check battery condition.
Every year or 200 hours
Change engine oil and filter element.
Change gearbox oil.
Grease remote control parts.
Change fuel oil filter.
Check belt tension.
Check block heater and manifold heater plug.
Check electrical connections for tightness and
corrosion.
Tighten nuts, bolts unions and hose clamps.
