Flexible Engine Mounts, Hose Connections And Fasteners - Vetus M Series Operation Manual

6 Maintenance
34 Check flexible engine mounts
• Check the bolts which secure the damper
element, the mounting bolts to engine bed
and the nuts at the adjustment spindle for
tightness.
• Inspect the rubber element of the engine
support for cracks. Also check the deflec-
tion of the damper element, the deflection
influences the alignment of engine and
propshaft! Re-align engine in case of doubt.

Flexible engine mounts, hose connections and fasteners

35 Inspection hose connections
• Inspect all hose connections of the cooling-
system. (Cracked hoses, loose hose clamps)
Every 500 operating hours.
36 Check fasteners
• Check tightness of all fasteners, bolts and
nuts.
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