Volvo Penta MD2010 Instruction Book

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1. Propeller hub
2. Shaft studs
3. Propeller blade
4. Cogs
5. Locking screws
6. Nut
7. Tab wascher
8. Locking screws
9. Protective anode
Folding propeller. Removing and installing
WARNING! Iimmobilize the engine before starting work. Remove the ignition key and turn off the power
supply with the main switch.
The line cutter (10) has very sharp edges and must be handled with care.
IMPORTANT! The locking screw (5) and the tab washer (7) must be replaced every fourth year. Only a
Volvo Penta original locking screw (8) may be used.
Removing
● Set the control lever in the “Ahead” position.
● Remove the propeller blade by first undoing the
locking screws (5) completely and then pressing
out the shaft studs (2).
● Fold down the tabs on the tab washer (7). Remove
the locking screw (8), tab washer and nut (6). Then
pull off the propeller hub (1) and line cutter (10).
● Clean the propeller shaft and propeller hub (1)
carefully and grease with water repellent grease.
Installing
● Clean the propeller shaft and propeller hub (1)
carefully and grease with water repellent grease.
● Set the control lever in the “Ahead” position.
● Install the line cutter (10) and propeller hub (1) on
the shaft. Locate one propeller blade in the hub.
Lock a wooden block between the propeller blade
and bottom of the boat. Tighten locknut (6) to
70 Nm. Wrench = 24 mm.
● Locate the tab washer (7) on the nut so the tabs
are easily accessible.
● Install locking screw (8) and tighten to 20 Nm.
● Bend one of the tabs against the screw head.
● Apply water repellent grease on the studs (2) and
on the propeller blade cogs (4).
● Install one propeller blade in the propeller hub and
push in the stud in such a position so the groove
in the stud is exactly centered in the hole for the
locking screw (5). Tighten locking screw to 20 Nm,
use a 6 mm hex wrench.
● Reinstall the other blade in the same way. Check
the blades are at the same angle to the propeller
shaft and that they move easily.
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Volvo Penta MD2010 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Number of Cylinders	2
Power Output	10 hp
Fuel System	Direct injection
Lubrication System	Pressure lubrication
Displacement	0.5 liters
Alternator	12V
Max Power Output	10 hp
Cooling System	Freshwater cooled