Yanmar 8LV320 Operation Manual page 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Engine Coolant.................................................................................. 25
Checking the Engine Oil and Engine Coolant ................................... 26
Engine Operation .................................................................................. 27
Starting the Engine(Start Up) ............................................................ 28
Warm Up Mode (Shift Disconnect).................................................... 29
Throttle and Shift Control .................................................................. 30
Cautions During Operation................................................................ 31
Shut-Down the Engine (Stopping)..................................................... 32
Control the Backup Panel ................................................................. 33
Checking the Engine After Operation................................................ 34
Periodic Maintenance ........................................................................... 35
Precautions ....................................................................................... 36
EPA Maintenance Requirements ...................................................... 39
Periodic Maintenance Schedule........................................................ 40
Periodic Maintenance Procedures .................................................... 42
Long-Term Storage ............................................................................... 53
Preparing the Engine for Long-Term Storage ................................... 54
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Engine Coolant Specifications..................................................... 25
Coolant (Closed Cooling System) ............................................... 25
Checking and Adding Coolant..................................................... 25
If the Engine Fails to Start ........................................................... 29
After the Engine has Started ....................................................... 29
Neutral......................................................................................... 30
Forward ....................................................................................... 30
Reverse ....................................................................................... 30
Forward (Reverse) to Reverse (Forward) ................................... 30
Normal Stopping.......................................................................... 32
Emergency Stop.......................................................................... 33
The Importance of Periodic Maintenance.................................... 36
Performing Periodic Maintenance ............................................... 36
The Importance of Daily Checks ................................................. 36
Keep a Log of Engine Hours and Daily Checks .......................... 36
Yanmar Replacement Parts ........................................................ 36
Tools Required ............................................................................ 36
Ask Your Authorized Yanmar Marine Dealer or
Distributor for Help ...................................................................... 36
Tightening Fasteners................................................................... 37
EPA Requirements for USA and Other Applicable Countries ..... 39
EPA Requirements...................................................................... 39
Conditions to Ensure Compliance with EPA Emission Standards.... 39
Inspection and Maintenance ....................................................... 39
Inspection and Maintenance of EPA Emission-Related Parts..... 41
Daily Checks ............................................................................... 42
After Initial 50 Hours of Operation ............................................... 43
Every 50 Hours of Operation....................................................... 44
Every 250 Hours of Operation..................................................... 46
Every 500 Hours of Operation..................................................... 51
Every 1000 Hours of Operation................................................... 52
Draining the Seawater Cooling System....................................... 54
8LV Series Operation Manual