Maintenance Schedule - Volvo Penta D7A T Operator's Manual

Maintenance schedule

Daily
General inspection genset and engine room
Check air filter indicator (change filter if necessary)
Drain charge air cooler (make sure drain hole is not clogged)
Check lubrication oil level
Check coolant level
Check fuel oil level
Check/drain fuel pre-filter/water separator ............................................... (refer to note 1)
Drain water from fuel tank
Daily operation records
Weekly
Check starting batteries; electrolyte level/load
Check electrical system for loose terminals/contacts, remove dirt/oxides
Check foundation bolts
Check lubrication oil for abnormal smell or waterdilution
Check settings of valves and operate valves to keep them movable
After first 10 operating hours
Check lubrication oil level
Check coolant level
After first 150 operating hours
Check/adjust drive belts
Check/adjust valve clearances
Every 125-500 operating hours or every 12 months
Change lubrication oil .............................................................................. (refer to note 3)
Change lubrication oil filters .................................................................... (refer to note 4)
1)
Check the manometer(valid only for twin filters) and change filter if necessary.
2)
To be carried out at an authorized Volvo Penta workshop.
3) Oil change intervals vary, depending on oil grade and sulphur content of the fuel. Refer to chapter
"Technical Data Lubrication oil specification"
4)
Change oil filters every second oil change.
Maintenance schedule
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