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Maintenance schedule
To achieve maximum operating safety and service life, it is vital that the engine is regularly serviced. By following
the service recommendations, engine quality is retained and unnecessary environmental damage avoided.
WARNING! Read the chapter on “Maintenance” carefully before starting service work. It contains instructions
on how to carry out the work safely and correctly.
IMPORTANT! Service operations marked must be carried out by an authorised Volvo Penta Service work-
shop.
DAILY BEFORE STARTING FOR FIRST TIME
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Engine oil. Level checks
1)
............................................................................. page 27
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Coolant. Level checks .................................................................................... page 30
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Radiator. External check and cleaning ........................................................... page 33
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Air filter indicator. Check
1, 2, 3)
......................................................................... page 23
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Leakage check. Engine .............................................................................. not shown
1)
When in continuous use the oil level should be checked every 8 hours
.
2)
The air filter should be replaced when the gauge remains in the red field after the engine has been stopped.
3)
When operating in extremely dirty conditions special air filters must be used.
AFTER THE FIRST 100–200 OPERATING HOURS
1)
Valve clearance. Check ............................................................................. not shown
Injectors. Post tightening (50 Nm) .............................................................. not shown
1)
300 operational hours apply for TAD / TWD 1630 and 1631.
EVERY 50 HOURS
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Fuel pre-filter. Drain water .............................................................................. page 35
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Battery. Check electrolyte level ..................................................................... page 38
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Disengagement bearing. Lubricating
1)
............................................................ page 45
1)
Applies to disengageable clutch when clutch operations exceed 15–20 operations per day. Otherwise every
400 hours.
EVERY 6 MONTHS
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Coolant filter. Replace
1)
................................................................................. page 33
1)
The filter should not be changed when replacing coolant.
EVERY 50-600 HOURS OR AT LEAST EVERY 12 MONTHS
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Engine oil and oil filter. Replace
1)
............................................................ page 26–27
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Disengageable clutch. Lubricaton
2)
................................................................ page 45
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Disengageable clutch. Adjustment
2)
.............................................................. page 45
1)
Variable replacement intervals depending on oil quality and fuel sulphur content. See page 26.
2)
Every 200 hour.
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