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Steering
51215
If
you
experience
difficulty steering
the
boat,
check
for
the following possible problems:
●
Check the fluid level in the power steering pump
reservoir. The level must be between the “Min”
and “Max” lines.
●
Check
that
all
hose
clamps
on
the
power
steering
system are securely tightened.
●
Check
all
fittings
to
ensure
they
are
securely
tight-
ened.
●
Check all hoses and fittings for leaks/pinches.
Troubleshooting
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Raw Water Cooled
4
Fresh Water Cooled
4
Foreword
4
Welcome Aboard
5
General Safety Information
6
Safety Information
6
Maintenance
7
Engine Decals
7
Fire and Explosion
7
Fueling
7
Chemicals
8
Basic Safety Rules of Boating
8
Hot Surfaces and Fluids
8
Serpentine Belt and Pulley System
8
Carbon Monoxide
9
Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide
9
What Makes Carbon Monoxide?
9
How Is a Person Affected by Carbon Monoxide?
10
Marine CO Detection Systems
10
Boat Operation
10
What to Do When the Alarm Sounds
10
Stationary Operation
11
Underway Operation
12
Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)
12
Volvo Action Service (VAS)
14
Introduction
14
Volvo Penta on the Internet
15
Toll-Free Dealer Locator Service
15
Volvo Penta Dealer Network
15
Gauges
16
Tachometer
16
Temperature Gauge
16
Instruments and Controls
16
Power Trim
17
Power Trim Buttons
18
Trimming out the Drive
18
Trimming in the Drive
18
Trim Ranges
19
Trim Range
19
Beach Range
19
Tilt Range
19
Analog Instrument
20
Digital Instrument
20
Power Trim Instrument and Displays
20
Controls
21
Friction Brake
22
Side Mount Remote Controls
22
Top Mount Remote Controls
22
Other Instruments
22
Active Corrosion Protection System
23
Optional
23
Static Water Line
25
Starting
25
Static Water Line Test
26
Before Starting
27
GL Models
29
Audible Alarm
29
Starting the Engine (Cold Start)
29
Starting the Engine
29
Fuel Injected Models
30
Starting the Engine (Warm Start)
30
Flooded Engine
31
To Clear a Flooded Engine
31
Replacement Parts and Tools Checklist
32
Operation
32
Reading the Instruments
33
Alarms
33
Maneuvering
34
Power Trim/Tilt
34
Trim Switch
35
Control Lever
35
Operating Trim Controls
35
Determining the Proper Trim
36
Operating in “Bow-Up” Position
36
Operating in “Bow-Down” Position
37
Trim/Tilt Motor Protection
38
If You Strike a Solid Object
38
Cruising Speed
39
Disengaging the Shift Function
39
Single Control Lever Operation
39
Shifting from Neutral
39
Shifting and Speed Control
40
Twin Unit Maneuvering
41
Neutral Interlock Button
41
To Move the Control Lever Away from Neutral
41
Steering System Operation
42
Twin Unit Steering
42
Steering with Control Levers
43
Rotating the Boat
43
Steering the Boat
43
Operation Break
44
Emergency Stop Switch
44
Special Boating Conditions
45
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
45
Shallow Water Operation
45
High Altitude Operation
46
Salt Water Operation
46
High Performance Boat Operation
46
Stop the Engine
47
Power Tilt Operation
47
Before Engine Shutdown
47
Engine Shutdown
47
Engine Flush
48
Trailering Your Boat
49
Draining the Engine
50
Draining 3.0L Engines
50
4.3GL Draining Only
50
Draining Raw Water Cooled Engines
51
Draining Raw Water Side of Closed Cooling System Engines
52
Running Aground
53
Tie Rod (Twin Engines Only)
53
In Case of Emergency
53
Starting Using Auxiliary Batteries
54
Starter Circuit – Check
55
Engine Troubleshooting Guides
55
Engine will Not Crank
55
Troubleshooting
55
Engine Cranks, but will Not Start
56
Hard Starting – Cold Engine
56
Hard Starting – Hot Engine
56
Engine Runs Rough
57
Engine Noises and Vibrations
57
If at Slow Speed
57
If at High Speed
57
Engine Overheats
58
Engine dies out
58
Loss of Ignition
58
Engine Stops or dies out Due to Seizure
58
Low Battery Voltage after Short Storage
59
Engine Won’t Reach Operating RPM
59
Low Oil Pressure or Engine Knock
59
Less than Optimal Performance
60
Hull Weight
60
Engine Protection Mode
61
Low Oil Pressure
62
Engine Overheating (EFI Engines)
63
Engine Overheating (Carbureted)
63
Water in Bellows
64
Water in Oil and Oil Level
64
Oil Sensor Reset
64
Electric Fuel Pumps
65
EFI Engines Have Two Electric Fuel Pumps
65
Fuse and Relay Box Layout
66
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
66
Propeller Replacement
68
Removing the SX-A Propeller
68
Installing the SX-A Propeller
68
Removing the DPS-A Propeller
69
Installing the DPS-A Propeller
69
Boat Bottom
70
Engine Submersion
70
Steering
71
Owner's Responsibility
72
Safety and Preventative Maintenance Checklists
72
Maintenance Schedule
72
Owner's Checklist
73
Hour Meter
74
Scheduled Maintenance
74
Maintenance
77
Stop the Engine before Service
78
Starting the Engine after Service
78
Fuel and Lubrication Oil
78
Batteries
79
Cooling System
79
Accidents
79
Washing the Engine
80
Certified Engines
80
Engine, General
81
Serpentine Belt
81
Sacrificial Anodes
82
Inspecting Heat Exchanger Anodes
82
Engine Alignment
82
Fuel System
83
Fuel Screen Replacement
83
Fuel Filter Replacement
84
Engine Fuel Filter Replacement
85
Replacing the Engine Thermostat
86
4.3L–5.7L Engines (Raw Water Cooled)
86
8.1 Liter Engines (Raw Water Cooled)
87
Impeller: Checking & Replacing
87
Electrical System
88
Battery Maintenance and Replacement
88
Spark Plugs
89
Drive
90
Checking the Drive Unit Lubricant
90
Power Trim/Tilt-Fluid
90
Pitot Tube (Speedometer Port)
91
Inspecting Drive Anodes
92
Anode Replacement Information
92
Painting the Drive
93
Propeller
93
Propeller Care
93
Power Steering Reservoir Fluid Level
94
Laying up (Winterization)
95
Short Term Storage
95
Storage
95
Long Term Storage
96
Bringing out of Storage
97
Disclaimer
98
Technical Data
98
3.0Glp-J
99
4.3Gl-J
100
4.3Gxi-J
101
5.0Gl-J, 5.0Gl-Jf
102
Lubrication System
108
Engine Oil Specifications
108
Checking Engine Oil Level
108
Adding Oil if Low
109
Adding Oil During Break-In Period
109
Adding Oil after Break-In Period
109
Scheduled Oil Service
109
General Warnings
110
Gasoline Requirements
110
Octane
110
Ethanol-Blended Fuels (E10)
111
Detonation (Spark Knock)
112
Methanol
112
Electronic Fuel Injection
112
Battery Cables
113
Battery
113
Sterndrive
114
Drive Components
114
Sterndrive Oil Capacity
114
Identification Numbers
115
Informational Decals and Identification Plates
115
3.0 Litre
119
4.3 Litre
120
5.0 Litre
121
Alphabetical Index
125
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8.1Gi-J
Category
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Language
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