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Maintenance
Schedule
Daily or every 8 hours running
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Check engine oil level
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Check gearbox oil level, see gearbox manual
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Check coolant level
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Check drive belt tension, adjust if necessary
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Check colour of exhaust fumes and unusual engine noise on start up
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Check stern gland lubrication
After first 50 hours
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Change gearbox lubricant (see separate gearbox manual)
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Change engine lubricating oil
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Change oil filter
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Change fuel filter
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Check fuel contamination and drain off water trap/agglomerator if fitted
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Check all water pipes are not chaffing and for any leaks, and adjust if
necessary
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Check all fuel pipes are not chaffing and for any leaks, and adjust if necessary
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Check exhaust system for any leaks, etc, and adjust if necessary
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Check wiring looms and cables are not chaffing, and adjust if necessary
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Check coupling alignment and ensure all bolts are tight
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Check bolts/nuts on the anti vibration mounts are tight and secure
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Check control cables installation to ensure gearbox is correctly being engaged,
and adjust if necessary
Every 200 hours or every year
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As 50 hours and the following -
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Check air cleaner element and replace if necessary
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Change oil and oil filter
Every 400 hours
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As 50 & 200 hours and the following -
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Change air cleaner element
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Change fuel filter
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Change anti-freeze
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Check electrical equipment, condition of hoses and belts, replace as necessary
