Coolant Level - Volvo Penta TAMD60A Instruction Book

Reverse gear lubricating oil
Engine oil of same quality Oil capacity, approx.
and viscosity as in
engine*
Borg Warner 73CR*
Borg Warner 10-05* V-drive
Twin Disc, MG 502
Twin Disc, MG 506
SCG MRF 350 HDMK3
* Oil viscosity for Borg Warner, SAE 30.
3. Engine coolant level
Check the level daily before starting.
NOTE! Open the coolant filler cap carefully when the
engine is hot.
For the TAMD60 engines fitted with a separate transparent
expansion tank the level should be between the "max." and
"min." marks.
On other engines, when cold, the level should be approx. 5
cm below the sealing surface of the filler cap so that the
coolant can expand when the engine becomes warm.
When there is danger of frost, the system should be drai-
ned or anti-freeze added. See under "Precautions in case
of frost".
When filling the coolant, remember to open the air ven-
ting cocks in order to avoid air pockets. There is a ven-
ting cock on the water pipe at the turbo. For the 70-engines
there is also a venting cock situated at the front of the ther-
mostat housing.
On the TAMD60-engines, small quantities of coolant requi-
red for topping-up can be added to the expansion tank, but
otherwise the coolant should always be filled directly into
the heat exchanger through the hole for the hexagon plug
until the engine is completely full and air-vented. Then clo-
se the venting cock at the turbo and refit the hexagon plug
on the heat exchanger. Thereafter fill the expansion tank
with approx. 3 litres (0.7 Imp. gall.=0.8 US gall.) and refit
the cap.
If there is a separate transparent expansion tank this
should be filled last to slightly above the MIN-level, after
having first completely filled the engine's expansion tank.
If the engine is connected to a heating radiator, this must
also be air-vented before the cap or plug on the heat ex-
changer are fitted. Otherwise the engine may be damaged
due to insufficient cooling.
If the engine runs abnormally hot, vent the cooling system
and top up with water.
Anti-corrosion additives should not be used since parts of
the cooling system are made of light-alloy.
The seawater filter (optional equipment) should be check-
ed daily. With regard to cleaning, see page 28.
22
(incl. cooler)
3
dm
(litres) Imp.gall. USgall.
2.5 0.5 0.7
5.5 1.2 1.5
2.5 0.5 0.7
6.5 1.4 1.7
12.5 2.7 3.3
Venting cocks
1. Cap on expansion tank.
Topping-up.
Separate expansion tank
1. Over-pressure cap
2. Cover
3. Max. level
TAMD70, AQD70
TAMD60
2. Hexagon plug on heat
exchanger. Filling.
4. Min. level
5. Hose from engine
6. Hose with free end