MJM Yachts 29z Outboard - Manual (Page 38)

CHAPTER 12 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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Sump Annually Under Companionway – Open & Clean
Automatic Bilge Pump Daily Check Test with manual switch
Manual Bilge Pump Monthly Check operation
Bilge Area Daily Check Inspect and clean as needed
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Batteries Monthly Remove Lids, check for loose cables, clean
House & Engine Batteries Daily Check Voltage
Connections Annually Inspect all connections
Transom & Shaft Zinc Quarterly Inspect and replace if necessary
MISCELLANEOUS
Trim Tabs Daily Check Operation
Trim Tabs & Bow Thruster Monthly Inspect & remove barnacles for proper operation
Hydraulic Steering Fluid Monthly or Less Check fluid level (console), add or purge air.
Bow Thruster Annually See manufacturers recommendations
Bottom Paint Monthly or Less Remove growth with diver to sustain performance
12.2 FLUIDS
Engine lube oil - use 15W40 (SAE viscosity) meeting Volvo Drain Specification and API CH-4.
Between MAX and MIN marks on dip stick there are 0.9 US Gallons for a D6. Do not fill above
MAX level.
Transmission oil - use Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). A complete list of acceptable brands
is included in Chapter XI of the transmission manual.
Coolant – Never use water alone as the coolant. Use either Volvo Penta Coolant, Ready Mixed
or Volvo Penta Coolant mixed with pure water according to spec. Coolant should contain
ethylene glycol of a good quality. Anti-corrosion additive exclusively is not permitted in Volvo
engines.