Drive Components; Drive Unit Lubrication; Checking The Drive Unit Lubricant; Draining The Drive Unit - Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-C Owner's Manual

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Drive Components

The drive unit is filled at the factory with Volvo Penta
GL 5 Synthetic Gear Oil.

Drive Unit Lubrication

Checking the Drive Unit Lubricant

Every week, check the oil level in the drive unit (if pos-
sible, without removing the boat from the water).
CAUTION! Fully thread the oil dipstick into
the oil level hole in the drive unit to properly
check the oil level. An improper oil level may
result in serious drive unit damage.
Fully thread the dipstick into the hole, then re-
move and check the oil level.
Make sure that the oil level comes to the top
of the flattened portion of the dipstick (A).
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The oil should be amber-colored.
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The oil will appear milky if any moisture is
present.
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No metal flakes should appear in the oil.
NOTE! On both the SX and DPS drives the drain
plugs (B and C) are magnetized. Any metal
flakes in the drive will generally attach to the
drain plugs.
If moisture or metal flakes appear in the drive
unit oil, take the boat to your Volvo Penta
dealer.
If the oil level is low, add only enough lubri-
cant to bring the oil level within the full range
of the dipstick.
You should completely drain and refill the
drive unit at least once per season.

Draining the Drive Unit

1. Place the drive unit in the run (down) position.
NOTE! Special tools are required to remove Duo-
prop propellers.
2. DPS only: Remove propellers and mounting
hardware.
3. Remove the oil drain plug (SX: B and DPS: C)
and the oil level dipstick (A).
4. Allow the drive unit to drain completely. Dispose
of used oil according to applicable environmental
regulations.
VPA 7743722 English 10-2004