SYSTEMS AND SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
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Operator’s Manual Marine Diesel Engines
Revision 0. 05/2016
If the engine is fitted inclined, the oil dipstick must be modified to avoid problems of
aspiration by the oil pump. See the table enclosed for modification level in dipstick. Decrease
High level (H) to E on original oil dipstick.
ENGINE
INCLINATION
DIMENSION D
SM-82
SM-94
4º
12.5 mm
12.5 mm
8º
35 mm
35 mm
12º
50 mm
50 mm
13.5º
57 mm
57 mm
Do not operate the engine if the oil level is below the Min mark or above the Max mark.
Be careful the oil dipstick marks refer to the engine as a horizontal position. Therefore, check the
engine inclination when the oil level is verified.
MAINTENANCE TASK. OIL FILL / CHANGE
Oil must be changed with hot engine so as to be sure the oil is fully drained. The
procedure is the following:
1.
Drain the oil (follow steps below)
a.
Stop the engine.
b.
Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
c.
Remove the oil drain plug.
d.
Connect the external oil pump to the end of the oil drain hose. Place the
outlet of the pump into an oil collection container.
e.
Allow time for the engine oil to drain completely.
2.
Replace the oil filter.
3.
Remove dipstick
4.
Fill with oil according to oil capacity circuit.
5.
Check for leaks.
6.
Check oil level according to the oil level check procedure.
Never overfill. Overfilling may result in white exhaust smoke, engine overspeed or internal
damage.
