SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 26
MAINTENANCE
Fluid Capacities
NOTICE
Unit Of Measurement: U.S. Quarts (Liters)
All capacities are approximate fluid measures.
MODEL
MCM 181 cid / 3.0L
4 (3.8)
Crankcase (With Filter) 1
Seawater Cooling System 2
Closed Cooling System
9 (8.5)
9 (8.5)
1 Always use dipstick to determine exact quantity of oil or fluid required.
2 Seawater Cooling System capacity information is for winterization use only.
Engine Rotation and Firing Order
L.H. Rotation Front
50683
4
Cylinder - 181 cid / 3.0L
Firing Order 1-3-4-2
20-Hour
Break-In Period
IMPORTANT: The first 20 hours of operation is the engine break-in period. Correct
break-in is essential to obtain minimum oil consumption and maximum engine per-
formance. During this break-in period, the following rules must be observed:
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Do not operate below 1500 rpm for extended periods of time for first 10 hours. Shift into
gear as soon as possible after starting and advance throttle above 1500 rpm if condi-
tions permit safe operation.
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Do not operate at one speed consistently for extended periods.
Do not exceed 3/4 throttle during first 10 hours. During next 10 hours, occasional
operation at full throttle is permissible (5 minutes at a time maximum).
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Avoid full throttle acceleration from IDLE speed.
Do not operate at full throttle until engine reaches normal operating temperature.
Index
90-861329--1
MARCH 1999
Page 1B-5
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