Engine, General
General inspection
Make a habit of visually checking the engine and
engine bay before starting, and after operations when
you have stopped the engine. This will help you to
quickly discover abnormalities, or if something is about
to happen.
Look especially carefully for oil, fuel and coolant
leakages, loose bolts, worn or poorly-tensioned drive
belts, loose cable connections, damaged electrical
cables and hoses. This inspection only takes a few
minutes and can prevent serious malfunctions and
expensive repairs.
WARNING!
Risk of fire.
Remove all accumulations of fuel, oil and grease when
detected on the engine or in the engine room.
WARNING!
If an oil, fuel or coolant leak is detected, the cause must
be investigated and the fault rectified before the engine
is started.
Never direct the jet from a high-pressure washer at
seals, rubber hoses or electrical components. Never
use the high pressure setting for engine cleaning.
Drive belts
Check belt tension and condition regularly. Check and
adjust belt tension after operation when the belt is
warm.
IMPORTANT!
Always change worn or cracked belts (belts working in
pairs must be replaced together).
IMPORTANT!
If the belt is too taut it can damage bearings and/or
pump and a too loose belt may slip.
Adjusting/Changing
It can generally be said that the belts are correctly
tensioned if they can be pressed down 10 mm (3/8")
by thumb pressure. Clean the belt grooves before
fitting a new belt.
Maintenance
56 47713337 03-2021 © AB VOLVO PENTA
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
