BEFORE YOU OPERATE
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6LT Series Operation Manual
REFILLING
*1: Engine coolant: Yanmar Long Life Coolant
recommended or organic base long life coolant
compliant with specifications ASTM D6210 Type
1-FF. If concentrated products are used, they must
be mixed 50% with water.
*2: Yanmar 15W40 Oil is recommended. Minimum
engine oil specifications: compliant with
specifications ACEA E7 e/o API CI-4. Viscosity
grade: 15W-40. Engine oil 15W-40 can be used
throughout the year.
If you operate your equipment at temperatures
outside the limits shown, consult your authorized
Yanmar dealer or distributor for special lubricants
or starting aids.
*3: The quantity indicated refers to the first filling
and includes the engine, oil sump and filter.
• An inorganic based engine coolant can be used,
compliant with specifications ASTM D6210 Type
1-FF, provided that the internal engine cooling
circuit has been suitably washed beforehand.
Wash the circuit with “fresh” water and a specific
additive to facilitate removal of any residue before
changing the fluid. If a concentrated product is
used, mix it 50% with water.
• It is not permitted to mix different fluids, organic
and inorganic based, as they are not compatible.
• If using an inorganic based engine coolant, the
replacement interval must be shortened to 1200 h
or 2 years.
Marine Gear
Refer to the manual supplied by the Manufacturer
for information on the quantity and type of oil to be
used.
A. Installation of engine coolant heating system
with heater on the crankcase is recommended.
Parts to be refilled Litres (kg)
Cooling circuit
*1
38 L
Lubrication circuit
*2
Total capacity
*3
28 L
(25.5 kg)
Periodical replacement:
Oil sump at minimum level
Oil sump at maximum level
15.5 L (14 kg)
24 L (21.5 kg)