6.

3 Maintenance schedule
The description applies generally for all 102 and 122 engines unless otherwise stated.
If longer oil change intervals are required than those stated below the oil’s condition must be tested regularly by the oil manufacturer.
The time intervals are guides which apply to normal operating conditions. For new or reconditioned engines see chap. 2.2 “Running-in“. All operations in
the maintenance schedule with the exception of points 7 and 18 must be carried out at least once per year even if the operating time in the schedule
has not been reached. Operations 7 and 18 must be carried out at least once every other year.
NOTE! Always turn the engine off before starting service procedures (except operation 5)!
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No. Action Intervals Instructions Info.

chap.
1. Check/drain extra fuel filter 50 hours Wait a few hours after the engine has been turned off be-
fore checking/draining the filter. 9.7.1
Drain off water/contaminants through the cock/plug (5).

2. Check for oil, fuel or water 50 hours Check all connections and check for leaks.
leaks. Rubber hoses must not be cracked or dam-
aged. All hose clamps and connections
must be tight.

3. Check battery charge condi- 50 hours Check the batteries’ charge condition using
tion. a hydrometer. At an ambient temperture of
approx. +25°C the battery electrolyte spe-
cific gravity should be 1.28 g/cm3 (1.24 g/
cm3 with tropical acid). Charge the batter-
ies if the specific gravity has dropped by
0.04 g/cm3.
9.7 Maintenance – Fuel System
9.7.1 Checking/draining fuel pre-filters
Check the fuel filter and drain off any water and
contaminants through the drain plugs (5).
The engine should be off and allowed to stand
for a few hours before carrying out this check.
Reinstall the plugs.

5
Fig. 9.6 Double pre-filters
5. Drain plug

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