Maintenance Schedule - Volvo Penta TAMD71B Instruction Manual

6.3 Maintenance schedule

The description applies generally for all engines unless otherwise stated.
If longer oil change intervals are required than those stated below the oil's condition must be tested regularly by the oil manufacturer.
The time intervals are guides which apply to normal operating conditions. For new or reconditioned engines see chap. 2.2 "Running-in". All operations in
the maintenance schedule with the exception of points 8 and 19 must be carried out at least once per year even if the operating time in the schedule
has not been reached. Operations 8 and 19 must be carried out at least once every other year.
NOTE! Always turn the engine off before starting service procedures (except operation 7)!
No. Action
1. Engine oil change.
Note. See table "Engine, oil change in-
tervals" 6.2.1 for information on oil
change intervals in relation to oil quality
and the sulfur content of the fuel.
2. Replace oil filter (1) and by-
pass filter if fitted (2) at every
other oil change.
3. Replace filter for crankcase
ventilation.
Intervals Instructions
250 hours
Engine oil VDS or CD or CE as per API
system. Drain or pump out oil while engine
is hot.
Note. The Figure shows auxiliary engine. On emer-
gency engine the oil dipstick is placed opposite side
.
Hot oil can cause burns.
Remove the oil filter using the special tool.
Lubricate gasket and screw on new filters
by hand. Tighten a further 3/4 turn once
gasket is in contact with the mounting. Top
up oil, start, check for leaks. Stop engine
and check oil level.
Screw on the new filter by hand. Note:
500 hours
Change filter earlier if air and oil mixture
has begun to press out past the valve (1).
Check the drain hose (2) is not clogged.
Info.
chap.
8.5.1
8.5.2
7.11.1