CHAPTER 12
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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29z
Sump Annually
Under Companionway – Open & Clean
Automatic Bilge Pump
Daily Check
Test with manual switch
Manual Bilge Pump Monthly
Check operation
Bilge Area
Daily Check
Inspect and clean as needed
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Batteries Monthly
Remove Lids, check for loose cables, clean
House & Engine Batteries
Daily Check
Voltage
Connections Annually
Inspect all connections
Transom & Shaft Zinc Quarterly
Inspect and replace if necessary
MISCELLANEOUS
Trim Tabs
Daily
Check Operation
Trim Tabs & Bow Thruster Monthly
Inspect & remove barnacles for proper operation
Hydraulic Steering Fluid Monthly or Less
Check fluid level (console), add or purge air.
Bow Thruster Annually
See manufacturers recommendations
Bottom Paint Monthly or Less
Remove growth with diver to sustain performance
12.2 FLUIDS
Engine lube oil - use 15W40 (SAE viscosity) meeting Volvo Drain Specification and API CH-4.
Between MAX and MIN marks on dip stick there are 0.9 US Gallons for a D6. Do not fill above
MAX level.
Transmission oil - use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). A complete list of acceptable brands
is included in Chapter XI of the transmission manual.
Coolant – Never use water alone as the coolant. Use either Volvo Penta Coolant, Ready Mixed
or Volvo Penta Coolant mixed with pure water according to spec. Coolant should contain
ethylene glycol of a good quality. Anti-corrosion additive exclusively is not permitted in Volvo
engines.
