This instruction show you guide on how to remove sterndrive for Volvo industrial engine 208,all content included in Volvo Penta EPC6
1. Remove the propeller of the Singleprop sterndrive according to the picture.
2. Remove the propellers of the Duoprop sterndrive according to the picture. (The picture shows the earlier model.)
NOTE! Never mix propellers from different drives
3. Remove the Allen-head bolts holding the zinc ring and remove it.
4. Remove the oil drain plug and drain off the oil. Also remove the oil dipstick to facilitate the oil drainage.
Replace the O-ring on the drain plug and on the oil dipstick.
5a. Sterndrive models 280 and 285: Remove the cover (1) over the shift mechanism and disconnect the shift cable from the shift plate and remove the swivel. Then remove the shift cable locking plate (2).
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5b. Sterndrive model 290: Remove the cover over the shift mechanism and disconnect the shift cable from the shift plate and remove the swivel. Remove the screws holding the locking plate, then push the locking plate down
6a. Sterndrive models 280 and 285:
IMPORTANT! Carefully check the rubber bellows for possible damage and also check that the hose clamps are properly tightened.
NOTE! The universal joint bellows and its hose clamps should be replaced every other year. Contactan authorized service workshop and let them do the
checking and replacing of the rubber bellows.
6b. Sterndrive models 290 and 290A:
IMPORTANT! Carefully check the rubber bellows for possible damage and also check that the hose clamps are properly tightened.
NOTE! The universal joint bellows and its hose clamps should be replaced every other year.
Contact an authorized service workshop and let them do the checking and replacing of the rubber bellows
7a. Sterndrive models 280 and 285: Remove the steering helmet and the universal joint rubber bellows from the upper gear housing (1), the exhaust bellows from the intermediary housing (2) and the cooling water hose from the cooling water connection (3). The universal joint rubber bellows must be replaced every other year
7b. Sterndrive model 290: Remove the steering helmet and the universal joint rubber bellows from the upper gear housing (1), the exhaust bellows from the intermediate housing (2) and the cooling water hose from the cooling water connection (3). The universal joint rubber bellows must be replaced every other year
8a. Sterndrive models 280 and 285: Remove the two locking screws holding the shaft journals in the transom shield. Support the sterndrive from underneathand pull out the shaft journals, using special tool 884874. A brass drift can also be used. Lift off the
sterndrive and place it in a suita
ble cradle.
NOTE! Always replace the bushings (1).
8b. Sterndrive model 290: Remove the two locking screws holding the shaft journals in the transom shield. Support the sterndrive from underneath and knock out the shaft journals using a brass drift or some similar tool. Lift off the sterndrive and place it in
a suitable cradle.
NOTE! Always replace the bushings (1).
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