Volvo Penta TAMD74A, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance: Reverse gear
Reverse gear
Oil level. Check and filling
Check
The oil level should be checked once the reverse
gear has attained operating temperature with the en-
gine idling and the controls in neutral.
WARNING! Working on or approaching a run-
ning engine is a safety hazard. Beware of rotat-
ing parts and hot surfaces.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it off and insert it back into
the reverse gear. Pull out the dipstick again and
check the oil level. The correct oil level is between the
MAX and MIN marks.
Filling
If necessary, top up with oil in the filler opening on top
of the reverse gear. Oil grades and capacity: See
Technical Data.
IMPORTANT! Never overfill the reverse gear.
The oil level must always lie within the recom-
mended levels.
Oil strainer. Cleaning
WARNING! Working on or approaching a run-
ning engine is a safety hazard. Beware of rotat-
ing parts and hot surfaces.
1. Remove the plug/screw and carefully take out the
filter (1) from the filter housing.
IMPORTANT! Always observe the greatest
cleanliness. Dirt must not enter the filter
housing.
2. Clean the filter and other parts with paraffin.
3. Carefully refit all the parts.
4. Tighten the plug/screw.
5. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Twin Disc
1
ZF (MPM)
1