Yanmar 6SY Series Operation Manual page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Engine Oil ................................................................. 37
Engine Coolant ......................................................... 40
Daily Checks............................................................. 44
Engine Operation .......................................................... 47
Starting Engine ......................................................... 57
Checking the Engine After Operation ....................... 58
Periodic Maintenance ................................................... 59
Safety Precautions ................................................... 59
Precautions............................................................... 74
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Engine Oil Specifications ................................... 38
Service Categories................................ 38
Definitions ............................................. 38
Additional Technical Engine Oil
Requirements:....................................... 38
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................................... 38
Maximum Angles of Inclination During
Operation .............................................. 39
Checking Engine Oil........................................... 39
Adding Engine Oil .............................................. 40
Selection of Marine Gear Oil .............................. 40
Engine Coolant Specifications ........................... 41
Coolant (Closed Cooling System) ...................... 41
Checking the Coolant Level ............................... 42
Visual Checks .................................................... 44
Check Diesel Fuel, Engine Oil, and Engine
Coolant Levels ................................................... 45
Checking and Refilling Marine Gear Oil ............. 45
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level .............. 45
Checking the Alternator Belt .............................. 45
Checking the Alarm Indicators ........................... 45
Preparing Fuel, Oil and Coolant in Reserve....... 45
Starting at Low Temperatures............................ 57
Shutting Down the Engine.................................. 57
Before You Operate ........................................... 59
During Operation and Maintenance ................... 60
The Importance of Periodic Maintenance .......... 74
Performing Periodic Maintenance ...................... 75
The Importance of Daily Checks ........................ 75
Keep a Log of Engine Hours and Daily
Checks ............................................................... 75
Yanmar Replacement Parts ............................... 75
Tools Required................................................... 75
6SY Operation Manual