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5.1.2 Check water cooling level (Fresh water systems)
Check every day before starting the engine, you open the cap of filler that the water
level can be found from this filler.
When necessary, fill up with fresh water or corrosion inhibitive anti freeze mixture.
When there is a danger of frost it is important to ensure that the fresh water system
is filled with anti freeze. Alternatively, the system can be drained. For draining the
sea water system see under “Shut down Procedure”.
5.2
Check every 14 days
5.2.1 Check oil level in gearbox
Check the oil level is within the dipstick marking for maximum and minimum levels,
Fill up with oil when necessary, but do not exceed the maximum level. See
“Technical Data” for type of oil to be used.
5.2.2 Check the belt tension
The V-belt must be correctly tensioned in order to obtain full alternator output. When
it is properly tensioned, it should be possible to push the belt down about 5 mm
midway between the pulleys within your thumb.
To tension the belt, first loosen the mounting nut for the alternator. Worn or cracked
belts should be replaced.
5.2.3 Check electrolyte level in battery
The electrolyte level in the battery should be 5-10mm above the cell plates. Fill up
with distilled water when necessary.
Warning:
Exercise great care when filling as the gas formed in the battery is
explosive and the acid caustic.
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