Checking coolant level Checking and cleaning the raw

6 Maintenance

Checking coolant level

Daily, before starting.

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4 Checking coolant level

Check the coolant level in the filler neck. This has to be checked when the engine is cold. Remove the cap of the filler neck.

Warning

Never open the cap of the filler neck when the engine is at operating temperature.

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5 Coolant level

The level of the coolant must be at the lower edge of the filler neck.

note

For a keel-cooled version, see page 23. If a water heater is connected, see page 24 and 25 For a keel-cooled version with a water heater connected. see page 26 and 27.

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6 Topping up coolant

Top up if necessary. The internal cooling system can be filled with a mixture of anti-freeze (40 %) and tap water (60 %) or with a special coolant. For specification, see page 127.

Caution

Never fill the cooling system with sea water or brackish water.