
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
6LPA Series Operation Manual 57
12/05
Checking and Refilling Marine Drive
Oil
See Marine Drive Oil on page 32.
Checking the Battery Electrolyte
Level
Check the battery electrolyte level before
use. See Checking the Battery Electrolyte
Level (Serviceable Batteries Only) on
page 61.
Checking the Alternator Belt
Check the belt tension before use. See
Checking and Adjusting the Alternator
V-Belt Tension on page 66.
Checking the Remote Control
Handle
Check the operation of the remote control
handle and ensure it moves smoothly. If it
is hard to operate, grease the joints of the
remote control cable and lever bearings. If
the lever is too loose, adjust the remote
control cable. See Checking and Adjusting
Remote Control Cables on page 64.
Checking the Alarm Indicators
When operating the start switch on the
instrument panel, check that there is no
alarm message on the display and the
alarm indicators work normally. See
Control Equipment on page 15.
Preparing Fuel, Oil and Coolant in
Reserve
Prepare sufficient fuel for the days
operation. Always store engine oil and
coolant in reserve (for at least one refill)
onboard, to be ready for emergencies.
Perform the following maintenance after
the initial 50 hours of operation.
• Changing the Engine Oil and
Replacing the Engine Oil Filter
Element
• Changing the Fuel Filter Element
Changing the Engine Oil and
Replacing the Engine Oil Filter
Element
The engine oil on a new engine becomes
contaminated from the initial break-in of
internal parts. It is very important that the
initial oil replacement is performed as
scheduled.
It is easiest and most effective to drain the
engine oil after operation while the engine
is still warm.
If you must drain the engine oil while it
is still hot, stay clear of the hot engine
oil to avoid being burned. ALWAYS wear
eye protection.
After Initial 50 Hours of
Operation
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