Bringing Out Of Storage - Volvo Penta D2 Series Operator's Manual

Maintenance: Laying up and launching

Bringing out of storage

Check oil level in the engine and drive/reverse
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gear. Top up if necessary. If there is inhibiting oil
in the system drain and fill with new oil, change oil
filter. For correct oil grade: See the chapter "Tech-
nical Data".
Drain the antifreeze from the seawater system.
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Install the impeller in the seawater pump (replace
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if the old one looks worn).
Close/tighten drain cocks/plugs.
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Check drive belts.
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Check the condition of rubber hoses and tighten
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hose clamps.
Check engine coolant level and antifreeze protec-
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tion. Top up if necessary.
Connect the fully charged batteries.
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Paint the drive and hull: See next page.
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Check the sacrificial anode on the drive. If there
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is less than 50% of the anode left it must be
replaced. Clean with emery cloth just before the
boat is launched.
IMPORTANT! Do not use a wire brush or other
steel tools when cleaning, as these may dam-
age the galvanic protection.
Reinstall the propeller.
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Launch the boat. Check for leaks.
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Vent and lubricate the propeller shaft seal (reverse
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gear).
Start the engine. Check that there are no fuel,
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engine coolant or exhaust gas leaks and that all
control functions are operating.