Checking Flexible Engine Mounts; Checking Hose Connections; Checking Fastenings; Check Flexible Engine Mounts - Vetus M4.55 Operation Manual

4 Maintenance
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42 Check flexible engine mounts

Check the bolts which secure the damper
element, the mounting bolts to engine bed
and the nuts at the adjustment spindle for
tightness.
Inspect the rubber element of the engine
support for cracks. Also check the deflec-
tion of the damper element, the deflection
influences the alignment of engine and
propshaft! Re-align engine in case of
doubt.
Flexible engine mounts, hose connections and fasteners
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43 Inspection hose connections
Inspect all hose connections of the cool-
ingsystem. (Cracked hoses, loose hose
clamps)
Every 500 operating hours.
44 Check fasteners
Check tightness of all fasteners, bolts and
nuts.
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