Volvo Penta D4 User Manual

WARNING!
Operating, servicing and maintaining a marine vessel can expose you to chemicals including
engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes you to chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid
breathing exhaust when operating, servicing and maintaining the engine.
• Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area.
• If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.
• Wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing the vessel.
• Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust system.
• Do not idle the engine except as necessary.
For more information
www.P65warnings.ca.gov/marine
www.p65warnings.ca.gov/products/diesel
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Volvo Penta D4 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Number of Cylinders	4
Compression Ratio	17.5:1
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	3.7 liters
Fuel System	Common Rail
Cooling System	Water-cooled
Cylinder Configuration	Inline
Max Power	300 hp
Intercooling	Yes

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

Covers safety text hierarchy, PPE, fire safety, and hazard warnings.

System-Specific Safety

Details safety for fuel, electrical, battery, cooling systems, and clutch.

Operational Safety and Trip Preparation

Instruments and Controls

Control Panels and Displays

Features: Lowspeed, Autopilot, Cruise Control, Joystick

Explanation of key operational features like Lowspeed, Autopilot, Cruise, and Joystick.

Optional

Dynamic Positioning System (DPS)

Functionality, activation, deactivation, and messages of the DPS.

Battery Management System

Volvo Penta Interceptor System

Trim system for improving boat performance and auto/active control.

Starting

Before Starting

Starting the Engine

Procedures for starting the engine using e-Key and Start/Stop panels.

Operation

Reading Instruments and Alarms

Maneuvering and Helm Stations

Engine Shutdown

Stop the Engine

Safe procedures for stopping the engine using panels and e-Key.

After Engine Shutdown & Operation Break

Laying Up, Trailering, and Cold Weather

Fault handling

Alarm Handling and Messages

Fault Tracing and Code Register

Identifying and resolving engine malfunctions based on symptoms and fault codes.

In Case of Emergency

Running Aground and Towing

Emergency Shifting, Steering, and Start

Manual shifting, steering, and emergency start procedures.

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance

Engine, Lubrication, and Fuel Systems

Cooling, Seawater, and Electrical Systems

Battery and Drive Maintenance

Calibration and Settings

Calibration Procedures

Step-by-step guides for PTA, Fuel Tank, Speed Factor, and Joystick calibration.

Technical Data

Lubrication and Fuel Systems

Electrical, Sterndrive, and Identification Data