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FREQUENCY
The maintenance intervals indicated below take into account the typical
working factors for various types of engine use; the most suitable interval
for maintenance operations for the various applications will be indicated
by the maintenance staff, according to the way and working conditions
in which the engine is used.
CAUTION!
Do not carry out maintenance operations when the
electric power supply is turned on: always check to ensure
that the appliances are properly earthed. During diagnosis
and maintenance operations, make sure that your hands
and feet are dry, and whenever possible use insulating
stands
Controls
Frequency
Check oil level in engine
Daily
Check oil level in marine gear
Daily
Check engine coolant level
Daily
Check exhaust pipe/s for damage
Daily
Drain water from the fuel pre-filter
150 hours
(1)
Check/top up electrolyte level in batteries and
clean terminals
Half-yearly
Planned maintenance
Frequency
Clean air filter/s
300 hours
(2) (7)
Check corrosion of zinc anodes
300 hours
(4) (7)
Check state of oil vapour filter
300 hours
(7)
Drain/suck condensation from fuel
tank/s
300 hours
(1) (7)
Change engine oil
600 hours
(5)
(7)
Change oil filter/s
600 hours
(5)
(7) (8)
Change fuel filter/s
600 hours
(1)
(7) (8)
Change fuel pre-filter
600 hours
(1)
(7)
Change oil in the marine gear
see relevant details
Inspect sea chest
yearly
Check tension and state of belt
yearly
Change coolant
1200 hours or 2 years
Change air filter
2 years
Change oil vapour filter/s
2 years
(5)
