Maintenance Drive Components The drive unit is filled at the factory with Volvo Penta GL 5 Synthetic Gear Oil. 22342 Drive Unit Lubrication Checking the Drive Unit Lubricant Every week, check the oil level in the drive unit (if pos- sible, without removing the boat from the water). CAUTION! Fully thread the oil dipstick into the oil level hole in the drive unit to properly check the oil level. An improper oil level may result in serious drive unit damage. ‰ Fully thread the dipstick into the hole, then re- move and check the oil level. ‰ Make sure that the oil level comes to the top of the flattened portion of the dipstick ( A ). The oil should be amber-colored.
The oil will appear milky if any moisture is present. No metal flakes should appear in the oil. 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 34086 NOTE! On both the SX and DPS drives the drain plugs (B and C) are magnetized. Any metal flakes in the drive will generally attach to the drain plugs. 33836 ‰ If moisture or metal flakes appear in the drive unit oil, take the boat to your Volvo Penta dealer. ‰ If the oil level is low, add only enough lubri- cant to bring the oil level within the full range of the dipstick. ‰ You should completely drain and refill the drive unit at least once per season. Draining the Drive Unit 1. Place the drive unit in the run (down) position.
34645 NOTE! Special tools are required to remove Duo- prop propellers. 2. DPS only : Remove propellers and mounting hardware. 3. Remove the oil drain plug (SX: B and DPS: C ) and the oil level dipstick ( A ). 4. Allow the drive unit to drain completely. Dispose of used oil according to applicable environmental regulations. 22854 92 VPA 7743722 English 10-2004