Maintenance - Volvo Penta D13 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

This chapter contains general technical information and instructions on how the prescribed maintenance items
must be carried out. Read through the instructions carefully before starting work. The times when maintenance
items must be carried are indicated in the Maintenance Schedule, page 60.
Read through the safety precautions for maintenance and service in the Safety precautions for maintenance and
service operations chapter before work on the engine is begun.
Volvo Penta recommend that all servicing with the engine running should be undertaken by an authorized Volvo
Penta workshop.
WARNING!
Care and maintenance work should be done with the engine stopped unless otherwise specified. Stop the engine
before opening or removing the engine hatch/hood. Make it impossible to start the engine by removing the start
key and cutting the system voltage with the main switches.
NOTICE! More information on how to perform service and maintenance can be found in the Service and
Maintenance handbook. Information on how to purchase the Service and Maintenance handbook can be found
at www.volvopenta.com.
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