Amel Super Maramu 2000, Owner'S Manual

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4.5.2 Transmission
Maintaining the transmission has to be done during the haulout, when the boat is out of the
water.
Every 2 years, or 800 hours of engine, replace :
- oil,
- propeller shaft bushing.
This system contains 8 litres (approx. 1,76 Imperial Gallons, 2.1 U.S. Gallons) of diesel
engine‘s oil 15 W 40.
To replace the propeller shaft bushing and his gaskets :
- drain oil,
- remove the propeller,
- remove the shaft,
- replace it (available at Chantiers AMEL for sale),
-
replace the gaskets,
- put together again.
Deoxidize and degrease the hydraulic brake wheel.
4.5.3 Propeller
CAUTION ! Before any release, be sure the main engine
is switched off, and stop the gas-oil delivery.
For safety reasons, check this appliance by skilled
workers.
Any mechanic or electrical work should be done by
skilled staff, using appropriate tools and equipment.
Inspect the propeller (cover, antifouling, blades, …) each time the boat is put out of the
water, but at least once a year. A damaged blade can be replaced separately from the
others.
While the boat is out of the water, grease the free rotation system of each blade. Use
waterproof and corrosion resistant grease :
- remove the pan heads screws from the grease channel on the blade,
-
fit the grease nipple by screwing it into the grease channel on the blade and
connect to the grease gun,
- remove the grease exit screw in the retaining cap,
- your hub can now be applied with the grease. Pump the gun until the new
grease pushes through the grease exit hole. You may need to rotate the blade,
working the new grease around the bearing,
- clean any excess grease from the retaining cap and replace the pan head screw
with the O-ring,
-
remove the grease nipple and clean the excess grease and replace the grease
channel screw,
- ensure that all three blades are greased as per instructions.