Vetus M Series, Operation Manual

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6 Maintenance
Maintenance schedule
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Stop the engine before carrying out any maintenance work
Every 10 hours or daily, before starting page
Check engine oil level 48
Check engine oil level, at free-fall lifeboats (SOLAS) 49
Check coolant level 50
Check water strainer 52
After the first 50 hours page
Drain water from fuel filter 53
Engine oil change 56
Replace oil filter 58
Check gearbox oil level 64
Replace fuel filter 65
Check flexible engine mounts 69
Check engine for leaks 69
Check tightness of all fasteners, bolts and nuts 69
Check V-belt 74
Every 100 hours, at least once every year page
Drain water from fuel filter 53
Replace oil filter 58
Battery, cables and cable connections 60
Check gearbox oil level 64
Every 250 hours, at least once every year page
Engine oil change 56
Every 500 hours, at least once every year page
Replace fuel filter 65
Cleaning fuel lift pump 66
Change gearbox oil 68
Check flexible engine mounts 69
Check engine for leaks 69
Check tightness of all fasteners, bolts and nuts 69
Check valve clearance 70
Check V-belt 74
Check valve oil sump ventilation (SOLAS) 76