Lubrication System - Volvo Penta D12-AUX Operator's Manual

Lubrication system

Maintenance: Lubrication system
Lubrication oil level check
The oil level must be within the marked range on the
dipstick(1) and should be checked daily.
Lubrication oil filling
Fill lubrication oil through the filler opening on the side
of the engine(2). Wait a few minutes to allow the oil to
run into the oil sump then make sure you have filled
to the right level. After filling oil, secure filler cap.
WARNING! Lubrication oil on hot surfaces or
electrical components may cause fire. Do not
smoke while filling oil or when handling oil con-
tainers.
IMPORTANT! Do not fill above the maximum oil
level. Use only oil of the recommended grade
(refer to chapter Technical Data).
Lubrication oil change
Always observe the recommended oil change inter-
val. Use the oil drain pump (optional) to drain the oil
from the sump.
IMPORTANT! Only use recommended grades
of oil (refer to chapter Technical Data).
1. Warm the engine up (this makes it easier to pump
the oil from the sump). Then stop the engine.
2. Connect a hose to the outlet pipe of the oil drain
pump. Pump the oil out.
3. Change the oil filters and the by-pass filter at eve-
ry oil change (refer to section oil filter change).
4. Fill up with oil to the correct level.
5. Start the engine and allow it to idle. Check the oil
pressure and that there is no leakage by the filt-
ers.
6. Stop the engine. Wait a few minutes before you
check the oil level. Top up as necessary.
NOTE! Process the old oil and discarded filters in ac-
cordance with local regulations.
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