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Maintenance Schedule
Daily or After After Every Every Year Every
every 8hrs first first 150hrs with or 250hrs 750hrs
running 25hrs 50hrs shallow sump if sooner
Check engine oil level
Check gearbox oil level
Check engine coolant level
Check battery fluid
Check drive belt tension
Ensure raw water inlet
strainer is clear
Check stern gland lubrication
Drain off any water in fuel /
water separator
Change gearbox oil See separate gearbox manual
Check all external nuts, bolts and
fastenings are tight. Check belt
tension. Check for leaks
Change engine oil
Change oil filter
Lubricate keyswitch on control
panel with “vaseline” or WD40
Check coolant ”sacrificial” zinc
anode and replace if necessary
- sometimes frequently
Check general condition
Remove heat exchanger tube stack
and replace rubber O-rings
Check sea water pump impeller
and change if worn
Check air cleaner element
and change if required
Change air cleaner element
Change diesel fuel filter
Change gearbox oil
Drain and replace engine
coolant / anti-freeze
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