Volvo TAD1240GE User Manual

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Maintenance schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING! Prior to starting maintenance work the chapter ”Maintenance” should be
read carefully. In it you will find instructions for how the work can be carried out in a
safe and correct manner
IMPORTANT! When both operational and calendar times are given maintenance should
be performed in accordance with the first interval to arrive. Maintenance points marked
with should be performed by an authorized Volvo Penta service facility.
Daily, before the first start-up
•
Engine and engine compartment, general inspection......................................page 22
•
Air filter indicator, check
1)
.............................................................................page 25
•
Oil level, check and add.................................................................................page 27
•
Coolant, check level ......................................................................................page 31
1)
Change the air filter at least every 12th month.
Every 50th operational hour / at least every 12th month
•
Fuel filter. Drain water/impurities ....................................................................page 37
After the first 150 operational hours
•
Engine oil, change
1)
......................................................................................page 27
1)
The oil change is recommended, the new engine oil should be one that is recommended
by Volvo Penta
Every 50–600 operational hours / at least every 12th month
•
Engine oil, change
1)
......................................................................................page 27
•
Oil filter/Bypass filter, change
2)
.....................................................................page 28
1)
Oil change intervals will vary depending upon the grade of the oil and the amount of sulfur in the fuel.
See page 26.
2)
The filter must be changed with every oil change.
Every 400th operational hour / at least every 12th month
•
Fuel tank (sludge collector), drain. ............................................................. not shown
•
Clutch, lubrication
2)
........................................................................................page 43
•
Clutch, adjustment
2)
.......................................................................................page 43
•
Drive belts, check/adjust.......................................................................... page 23–24
•
Coolant (anti-corrosive mixture), replenishment
1)
...........................................page 30
•
Batteries, check electrolyte level ...................................................................page 40
1)
Replenish with 1/2 liter corrosion protection. IMPORTANT! This should be done only if the cooling system is
filled with an anti-corrosive mixture (not a glycol mixture).
1)
Every 200
th
hour.
General
Your Volvo Penta engine and its equipment are built to provide a high degree of reliability and a long useful life.
They are built to have the minimum possible effect upon the environment. Preventative maintenance according to
the maintenance schedule and use of original Volvo Penta parts will preserve these qualities and help to avoid un-
necessary operational disturbances.

Volvo TAD1240GE Specifications

General

Brand	Volvo
Model	TAD1240GE
Category	Engine
Language	English