Tropical Operation - Volkswagen Marine SDI Series Operating Manual

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Tropical operation

To protect the engine against heat, dust and
corrosion, the following measures are
required:
Important
Observe the safety precautions
beginning on page 17 before
performing out any work on the
engine or
compartment.
Engine
If the unit is not operated for a longer period,
the engine should be protected against
possible corrosion damage.
See the chapter "Preserving engine".
Battery
Check the battery acid level above the upper
edge of the plates weekly. It is approx.
5 mm or can be read off at the existing acid
level marks. In case of losses due to evapor-
ation, only distilled water may be added.
Observe the instructions on pages 53.
Air filter element
If the engine is to be operated in very dusty
areas, check the filter element more
frequently.
Observe the instructions on page 43 for this
purpose.
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in the engine
Cooling system
The coolant level must be checked daily. If
a coolant loss is determined, the cooling
system must be checked for leaks, as
normally coolant losses hardly occur in the
closed cooling system.
Observe the instructions on the pages 11,
45 and 53.
Fuel supply filter
Drain the water from the filter weekly.
The fuel filter should be changed earlier than
specified in the service schedule if
necessary.
Observe the instructions on the pages 37
and 40.
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