Adding Engine Oil.................................................. 29
Marine Gear or Stern Drive Oil.........................................30
Power Steering Fluid Specifications..................................30
Checking Power Steering Fluid Level ......................... 30
Engine Coolant............................................................31
Acceptable Engine Coolant...................................... 31
Engine Operation.............................................................33
Starting the Engine.......................................................34
Starting at Low Temperatures .................................. 35
Shutting Down the Engine..............................................35
Emergency Shut Down ........................................... 35
Checking the Engine After Operation................................36
Periodic Maintenance.......................................................37
Safety Precautions.......................................................37
Precautions.................................................................39
The Importance of Periodic Maintenance .................... 39
Performing Periodic Maintenance ............................. 39
The Importance of Daily Checks ............................... 39
Keep a Log of Engine Hours and Daily Checks............. 39
Yanmar Replacement Parts ..................................... 39
Tools Required ..................................................... 39
Ask Your Authorized Yanmar Marine Dealer or
Distributor For Help................................................ 39
Required EPA Maintenance..................................... 39
EPA Requirements.......................................................40
Conditions to Ensure Compliance with EPA Emission
Standards............................................................ 40
Inspection and Maintenance .................................... 40
Tightening Fasteners.............................................. 40
Periodic Maintenance Schedule......................................42
Inspection and Maintenance of EPA Emission-Related
Parts................................................................... 46
Daily Checks...............................................................46
Visual Checks....................................................... 46
Checking Diesel Fuel, Engine Oil and Engine Coolant
Levels................................................................. 47
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level ....................... 47
Checking the Alarm Indicators.................................. 47
Preparing Fuel, Oil and Coolant in Reserve ................. 47
Checking Power Steering Fluid................................. 47
Draining the Fuel / Water Separator ........................... 47
Periodic Maintenance Procedures....................................48
After Initial 50 Hours of Operation.............................. 48
Every 50 Hours of Operation .................................... 49
Every 250 Hours of Operation .................................. 50
Every 500 Hours of Operation .................................. 55
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