Volvo Penta TAMD162C, Instruction Book

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Oil Change – Reverse Gear
Connect a hose from the oil scavenging pump to the oil
dipstick tube on the reverse gear. Turn the knob under
the pump housing to the position for pumping the re-
verse gear (B).
Alternatively, drain the oil by removing the drain plug.
See also instructions in “Oil change Engine”
1. Fill with oil through the filler opening on the top of
the reverse gear. For Oil quality and capacity refer
to “Technical data” on page 76.
2. Start the engine and run it until the reverse gear
reaches operating temperature.
3. Check the oil level with the engine idling and with
the neutral position selected.
The oil level should reach the upper mark on the
dipstick. Top up if required.
Replacement of full-flow oil filters
while engine is running
(switchable filters)
Note: Place a container beneath the filters when re-
moving to avoid spillage.
1. Disconnect oil flow through the filter by turning the
control lever counterclockwise to the stop.
2. Use the special tool to unscrew the disconnected
oil filter.
Warning! Hot oil can cause burns.
3. Lightly oil the new filter’s rubber gasket and check
its mating surface on the mounting.
4. Screw on the new filter by hand until the gasket is
in contact with the sealing surface. Then tighten
the filter a further 3/4 of a turn (approx.).
5. Put the filter on-line by turning the control lever
clockwise to the stop.
6. Replace the other full-flow filter as above.
Replacement of full-flow filters with engine running Pumping out oil from the reverse gear using a hand pump
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