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Chapter 8
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE-VOLVO IPS 600 DIESEL ENGINE
The IPS propulsion package is designed to provide
many years of reliability and satisfaction. To keep the
unit running at peak performance a service maintenance
schedule is recommended. Only basic information is conveyed
here. Refer to the Volvo operation manual for detailed information
or contact a Volvo authorized service center.
AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE
WORK READ AND UNDERSTAND THE
OWNER’S MANUAL. IT CONTAINS THE
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
MAINTENANCE POINTS MARKED WITH A
* MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN
AUTHORIZED VOLVO PENTA DEALER.
BEFORE EACH OUTING OR DAILY:
Engine & Sump- General inspection
Engine Oil- Check Level
Coolant- Check Level
Leaks- Check After Starting Engines
Drive Unit Oil- Check Level
EVERY 14 DAYS
Drive Belts- Wear Check
Seawater Filter- Clean
Battery- Check Electrolyte Level
(1) Oil change intervals vary, depending on oil grade and
sulfur content of fuel.
EVERY 100-200 HOURS OR YEARLY
Engine Oil- Change (1)
Engine OIl Filter- Change (2)
EVERY 200 HOURS OR YEARLY
Crankcase Ventilation Filter- Change
Air Filter- Change
Drive Belts- Check Tension
Compressor- Check Oil Level
Seawater Pump- Check Impeller
Sacrifi cial Anodes- Check Air Cooler, Heat Exchanger
Fuel fi lters- Change
Paint- Touch-Up As Needed
* Exhaust & Cooling Hoses
* Hose Clamps- Tighten
* EVC System- Check With Diagnostic Equipment
EVERY 400 HOURS OR YEARLY
Drive Unit- Oil & Fllter- Change
Drive Unit- Corrosion Protection- Check Anodes
EVERY SECOND YEAR
Coolant- Change
EVERY 400 HOURS OR YEARLY
Drive Unit- Oil & Fllter- Change
Drive Unit- Wear Check Propeller & Steering
EVERY 600 HOURS OR ONCE EVERY 5 YEARS
Turbocharger- Inspect & Clean
Drive Unit- Wear Check Propeller & Steering
(2) Always change the oil fi lter with each oil change.
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