Details Of Maintenance Operations - FNM 13HPE 40 Owner's Manual

3.3 Details of maintenance operations

3.3.1 Engine and transmission oil levels check
Ordinary maintenance: made by the boat user and the workshop staff.
For topping up the oil levels only uses the type specified in paragraph 3.4 - Engine treatment and
maintenance products – on page 90.
3.3.1.1 Engine oil level check
The engines are filled by the manufacturer sent with the correct amount of oil: in many cases it
is not necessary to fill the engine with oil. However, some installations may affect the reading of
the oil level in the sump because of the particular circumstances of inclination. If your engine oil
level has is abnormal at the delivery, inform your installer.
To check the engine oil level:
Before working on the engine or entering inside the engine compartment, please make
sure you read the safety instructions.
1. Make sure that the engine is stopped from at least 5 minutes to support the complete draining
of oil in the sump.
2. Extract the oil dipstick from the oil dipstick tube and clean it with blotting paper or similar.
3. Reintroduce the oil dipstick in the guide pipe, take it out and check the level.
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