Checking engine oil level

6 Maintenance

OIL OIL

Checking engine oil level

Daily, before starting.

1 Check oil level

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• Turn the engine off.

The dipstick is located on the starboard side of the engine.

2 Oil level

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The oil level must be at or near the upper mark on the dipstick [1] .

• If necessary top up with the same brand and type of oil.

3 Topping up oil

The oil filling cap is on top of the the valve cover,.

A second oil filling cap is located at the distrubution cover, see page 20.

[1] The difference between the two oil level marks is: litres Imp. pt US pt M2 : 1.25 2.2 2.6 M3 : 1.3 2.3 2.7 M4 : 1.8 3.2 3.8

6 Maintenance

Checking engine oil level

For free-fall life boats.

M3: 15 mm (5/8”) M3: 23 mm (7/8”) M3: 30 mm (1 3/16”)

M4: 14 mm (9/16”) M4: 16 mm (5/8”) M4: 18 mm (11/16”)

α

4 Position of the boat

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• Determine the angle on which the boat is positioned. α = 0°

5 Oil level

α = 25°

The oil level must be at or near the with ‘H’ indicated level on the dipstick [1] .

• If necessary top up with the same brand and type of oil. α = 30° α = 35°