Volvo Penta D3-130A-A Operator's Manual page 83

Filling the Drive Unit
1. Remove the two screws (1) securing the rear
cover to access the oil vent plug.
2. Fill the drive unit with Volvo Penta Synthetic Gear
Oil. Fill through the oil drain plug location C. Fill
slowly to purge air. The drive unit is properly filled
when the oil appears at the oil vent hole A.
IMPORTANT! Overfilling the drive can cause
damage and shifting problems.
3. When filled to the proper level, install the oil vent
plug, then the oil drain plug C.
4. Tighten oil vent and drain plugs securely.
5. Install the rear cover and tighten screws securely.
NOTE! If you cannot fill the drive unit through the oil
drain plug, you can fill the drive by trimming it up a few
degrees and filling it through the oil vent hole. Reinstall
the oil vent plug, and place the drive in the run (down)
position. Remove the vent plug and check the oil level.
Reinstall the vent plug and tighten securely.
6. Re-install the propellers. You may refer to the
section entitled Propeller Care for instructions on
replacing the propeller.
7. Check the oil level (oil must appear to the opening
to the oil vent hole). Add oil if required through the
vent hole. Please refer to the section entitled
Technical Data for drive unit oil capacity.
IMPORTANT! If your drive is equipped with a
Drive Spacer, you will need to add more oil than
the recommended amount. We urge you to use
the dipstick to check the oil level whenever you
are changing or topping up the oil.
NOTE! If the drive unit was filled through the oil vent
hole, wait 15 minutes before checking oil. This will help
ensure all air is purged from the oil cavity. Leave the oil
vent plug loose during the waiting period.
IMPORTANT! When washing the drive unit, do
not use a pressure washer. Using a pressure
washer will damage the water intake hose and the
drive bellows.
Maintenance: Drive
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