Yanmar 6LY3 series Operation Manual page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Engine Oil ................................................................. 44
Engine Coolant ......................................................... 46
Cranking ................................................................... 50
Daily Checks............................................................. 51
Engine Operation .......................................................... 53
Starting the Engine ................................................... 64
Cautions During Operation ....................................... 67
Shutting Down the Engine ........................................ 70
Periodic Maintenance ................................................... 73
Safety Precautions ................................................... 73
Precautions............................................................... 90
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Engine Oil Specifications ................................... 44
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................................... 45
Checking Engine Oil........................................... 45
Selection of Marine Gear Oil .............................. 45
Engine Coolant Specifications ........................... 47
Coolant (Fresh Water Cooling System) ............. 47
Visual Checks .................................................... 51
Check Diesel Fuel, Engine Oil,
and Engine Coolant Levels.......................... 52
Checking and Refilling Marine Gear Oil ............. 52
Checking the Control Head ................................ 52
Checking the Alarm Indicators ........................... 52
Preparing Fuel, Oil, and Coolant in Reserve...... 52
Before Starting the Engine ................................. 64
To Start the Engine ............................................ 64
Shifting ............................................................... 66
Normal Shutdown............................................... 70
Emergency Shutdown ........................................ 70
Before You Operate ........................................... 73
During Operation and Maintenance ................... 74
The Importance of Periodic Maintenance .......... 90
Performing Periodic Maintenance ...................... 91
The Importance of Daily Checks ........................ 91
Keep a Log of Engine Hours and Daily Checks . 91
Yanmar Replacement Parts ............................... 91
Tools Required................................................... 91
Ask Your Authorized Yanmar Marine Dealer
for Help............................................................... 91
Required EPA Maintenance - USA Only............ 92
EPA Installation Requirements - USA Only ....... 92
Tightening Fasteners ......................................... 92
Standard Torque Chart ...................................... 92
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