Maintenance Instructions; Routine Maintenance; Scheduled Preventive Maintenance - Carburetion & Turbo Systems Vortec 5700 Operation And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
INITIAL START UP MAINTENANCE
The initial start-up checks must be made before putting the engine into service. Please refer to
the Maintenance Schedule on page I1 and perform the initial start-up operations in the sequence
shown in column 1.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Routine maintenance provides the best solution for making sure that the engine is ready when
you are. The following are some routine service points:
Make frequent checks of the engine oil and coolant levels
Repair any oil or coolant leaks immediately
Check battery condition and cables frequently
Keep the engine air filter clean
Monitor engine coolant temperature
Monitor engine oil pressure
Check voltmeter and charging system
SCHEDULED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule on page I1 to ensure that all of the maintenance items listed
are checked and replaced as recommended at the hours shown.
ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK
The engine oil level should be checked daily. It is recommended that the oil be checked just
before the engine is started for the first time each day. The oil level should be between the Add
and Full marks on the dipstick.
Caution: Do not operate the engine with the oil level below the bottom or Add marks on
the dipstick, or above the top or Full mark on the dipstick.
ADDING ENGINE OIL
It is normal to add some oil in the period of time between oil changes. The amount will vary
with the severity of operation. When adding or replacing engine oil, be sure the oil meets or
exceeds the recommended specifications.
CHANGINE ENGINE OIL AND FILTER
Under normal operating conditions, the engine oil and filter must be changed every 200 hours
or every 3 months, whichever occurs first.