Maintenance; Engine, General - Volvo Penta KAD32 Instruction Book

Maintenance

This chapter describes how to carry out the above maintenance. Read the instructions carefully before starting
work. Maintenance intervals are contained in the chapter above: Maintenance schedule.
WARNING! Read the safety precautions for maintenance and service in the chapter: Safety Precautions,
before starting work.
WARNING! Unless otherwise specified all maintenance and service must be carried out with the engine
stopped. Stop the engine before opening or removing engine hatches. Immobilize the engine by removing
the ignition key, turning off the power supply with the main switch and locking it in the OFF position.

Engine, general

31, 41
32, 43
32
30
1
Air Cleaner. Replacement
Remove air cleaner cover. Remove the old air filter.
Clean the air cleaner cover/housing as required. Take
care that no contaminants enter the engine. Install the
new air filter and air cleaner cover.
Crankcase ventilation filter (32). Replace-
ment
Remove the old filter (1) by unscrewing counterclock-
wise. Screw on the new filter by hand.
2= Relief valve
Compressor (32, 43) Checking oil
Checking and topping up
Unscrew (counter clockwise) and remove the dipstick.
Wipe off oil. Reinstall oil dip stick do not screw it
down. Remove again and check that the oil level is
between the MAX and MIN markings on the dipstick.
Top up oil as required (use the dip stick tube to fill).
For oil grades and capacity: See the chapter "Techni-
cal Data".
IMPORTANT! The oil level should always be wit-
hin the MAX and MIN range marked on the dip-
stick.
Oil change
Run engine to normal operating temperature. Remove
the oil dipstick. Remove the plug (1) and let the oil run
out. Reinstall the plug and fill with oil to correct level
as above.