General arrangement and planning
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Accessibility for checking,
maintenance and repairs
When designing the engine room always pay atten-
tion to the accessibility needed to allow proper ser-
vice and repairs to the engine. Also ensure that the
complete engine can be removed without damage to
the boat structure.
NOTE! There must also be sufficient space for the
soundproofing material. Study the dimensional draw-
ings of the relevant engine carefully.
Accessibility for maintenance
Some areas that normally require access for
maintenance:
• Oil change and refill.
Engine and reverse gear
• Change of oil filters
• Change of fuel filters
• Change of air filter
• Check of belt tension
• Change of belts
• Removal of valve cover
• Change of impeller, seawater pump
• Cleaning of water filter
Accessibility for repairs
Some areas that may require access for re-
pairs:
• Removal of injectors
• Removal of cylinder head
• Removal of charge air cooler
• Removal of oil coolers
• Removal or change of electrical
components
• Removal of flywheel and vibration
damper
• Removal or change of reverse gear
• Removal of propeller shaft
• Engine removal
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