INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
L500 Series
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LUBRICATION SYSTEM
-. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal
operating temperature.
-. Turn off the engine. Drain the engine oil using
the oil extraction pump. If the oil extraction
pump is not installed, drain oil by removing the
oil pan drain plug.
-. Change the oil and oil filter and refill the
engine with new oil according to technical
maintenance specifications.
-. Check the oil level on the dipstick and if
necessary add more oil to reach the correct oil
level.
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FUEL SYSTEM
-. Check for fuel leaks where the line from the
fuel tank connects to the engine. Tighten or
replace the connection if necessary.
-. Close the fuel valve. Clean the water
separating fuel filter. Replace the filter element.
-. After replacing the filter element, open the fuel
valve to fill the entire fuel circulation line.
-. Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel to avoid
condensation in the fuel tank.
-. Close the fuel valve.
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COOLING SYSTEM
-. Close the water valve.
-. Connect a freshwater source to the seawater
inlet. Run the engine at idle to flush all
seawater out of the system.
-.Fill the cooling system (seawater side) with a
30~50% solution of anti-freeze. Circulate
into the seawater system by running the engine.
WINTER STORAGE
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COOLING SYSTEM
-.
IF
the seawater system is not filled with an
antifreeze solution as per the instructions above,
completely drain the seawater system by
removing the heat exchanger and intercooler
anodes.
-. Remove the sea water pump impeller and store
in a dark place out of sunlight.
-. Check all connections with inlet hoses.
Tighten or replace the connection if necessary.
-. Check the cooling system (heat exchanger,
intercooler, thermostat, hoses, clamps, etc.)
every 500 hours or every two years, whichever
comes first. Replace any worn components.
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INTAKE SYSTEM
-. Remove the air filter from engine.
-. Clean the air filter.
-. Intake part should be kept hermetically sealed.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
-. Disconnect the battery (-) cable to system
ground
-. Disconnect the battery (+) cable.
-. Clean the battery cable and terminals.
-. Coat the terminal connection with a battery
terminal anti-corrosion agent.
-. Whenever the battery will be stored for an
extended period of time, be sure the cells are
full of battery is fully charged.
Protect your engine from freezing and corrosion damage by following the procedures indicated
below.
