Volvo Penta D12-AUX, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
Your Volvo Penta engine and associated equipment is designed to provide high operational reliability and long ser-
vice life. They are constructed to withstand the marine environment while also affecting it as little as possible.
Preventive maintenance in accordance with the maintenance schedule will ensure that it retains these qualities
and avoid unnecessary operational disturbances.
The maintenance schedule shows the standard service intervals. When you think the engine should be serviced
more frequently due to particular operating conditions, adjust the intervals accordingly. Appropriate service inter-
vals vary with usage and operating conditions and with fuel, lubricant and coolant used. Due to particular opera-
ting conditions the service intervals may be adjusted accordingly. Consult your Volvo Penta dealer.
NOTE! Dust and foreign particles are the most common cause of excessive wear of parts. When disassembling a
component, take measures to prevent dust and foreign particles from entering it.
Daily operation records
It is recommended to keep daily operation records. Daily recording is a preventive maintenance program and
when comparing values with engine history it will help you recognize conditions, signs or indications of approach-
ing trouble. Daily operation records also make trouble shooting easier and will lessen the down time (to save time
and money for servicing).
Maintenance records
Volvo Penta recommends that accurate maintenance records are kept. With accurate maintenance records your
Volvo Penta Dealer can help in fine tuning the recommended service intervals to meet the specific operating situ-
ation. This should result in a lower engine operation cost.
Fluids
It is also important to keep record of the fluids used in the engine. If brand or type of fuel, lubrication oil or coolant
is changed this should be recorded.
Warranty inspection
The prescribed warranty inspection “First Service Inspection” must be carried out at an authorized Volvo Penta
workshop during this first period of operation. Directions for when and where this is to be carried out can be
found in the
Warranty and Service Book .
WARNING! Read the chapter “Maintenance” thoroughly before starting any maintenance work. It
contains directions for performing maintenance in a safe and correct manner.
WARNING! Working on or approaching a running engine is a safety hazard. Maintenance and service
must be carried out with the engine stationary unless stated otherwise in the instructions. Prevent
inadvertent start of the engine by disabling the start-button and turning off the power with the main
switch, locking it in the off position.
WARNING! Place warning signs stating that service is in progress in every position from which the
engine can be started.
IMPORTANT! Handle parts carefully. Use only original Volvo Penta spare parts.
NOTE! When both operating time and calendar time is given, the one occurring first is to apply.
NOTE! For generator related maintenance information, refer to Generator Manufacturers information.