Volvo Penta D4 Series Operator's Manual page 108

Maintenance
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7 Remove the propeller shaft lock.
1a Put the sterndrive in "NEUTRAL" (N) by hand
using the lever (6).
IMPORTANT!
Never use the EVC lever to put the sterndrive in
"NEUTRAL".
Attach the gear shift cable (4) swivel pin (3) and
washer (5) to the lever with a newcotter pin (2).
Bend out the cotter pin legs carefully.
Install the cover (1) on the sterndrive.
1b Remove the wood block from between the cavi-
tation plate and the propeller blade.
8 The gear must be in "NEUTRAL" (N) before the
engine is started.
Steering
The stern drive is fitted with a hydraulic steering system
with an auxiliary servo that functions even when the
engine is not running.
Hydraulic steering, fluid level checks
Check the fluid level every two weeks so that any
changes are discovered. Check the helm pump level.
The minimum level is 12 mm (0.47") below the filler
hole lower edge. If the boat has a flybridge the lower
helm pump must not be opened; only check the level
at the upper helm station.
The fluid level does not normally alter; annual con-
sumption is negligible. If the level drops it is probably
due to leakage or air in the system. The leakage must
be traced and remedied immediately. Contact your
Volvo Penta service center for repairs.
The steering system is filled with ATF oil. If the oil is
red and does not contain visible contamination it does
not need to be changed. If the oil is becoming black or
contains visible contamination it must be changed. If
the system has been dismantled for service it must be
purged.
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