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General Information
Welcome aboard
Thank you for choosing a Volvo Penta marine engi-
ne. Volvo Penta have been building marine engines
since 1907. Quality, operating reliability and innova-
tion have made Volvo Penta a world leader in the
marine engine industry.
As owner of a Volvo Penta marine engine we would
also like to welcome you to a worldwide network of
dealers and service workshops to assist you with
advice, service requirements and spare parts. Plea-
se contact your nearest authorized Volvo Penta
dealer for assistance.
We would like to wish you many pleasant voyages.
AB VOLVO PENTA
Technical Information
Your new boat
Every new boat has it own special characteristics.
Even experienced boat owners are advised to note
carefully how the boat behaves at different speeds,
weather conditions and loads. If your boat and engi-
ne combination permit highspeed use, we strongly
recommend that a safety breaker is fitted, regard-
less of the type of boat. If your boat is not fitted
with a safety breaker contact your Volvo Penta
dealer who can assist you in selecting one.
Running-in
A new marine engine requires a running-in period of
20 operating hours. Run the engine at varying engi-
ne speeds, but not over a maximum of 3/4 throttle
opening for the first two hours. For the next 8 hours
run the engine in the same way, but with max. 2
minute periods at wide open throttle (WOT). During
the final 10 hours increase wide open throttle peri-
ods to 5-10 minutes at a time. Reduce the throttle
opening to idle periodically to allow the engine tem-
perature to drop. During the runningin period never
run the engine for long periods at a constant engine
speed. It is normal for the engine to use more engi-
ne oil during the running-in period. Make a point of
checking the engine oil level more frequently during
the running-in period than during normal operation.
Carry out the First Service Inspection after the initi-
al 20-hour runningin period.
Fuel and lubricants
Only use lubricants and fuels recommended under
“Technical Information“. Use of other classifications
can cause malfunctions and reduced service life.
Spare parts
WARNING! The components in the elec-
trical system and in the fuel system on
Volvo Penta products are designed and
manufactured to minimize the risk of fire
and explosion.
Using parts that are not Original Volvo
Penta parts and which do not correspond
to the demands above, can result in fire or
explosion on board. Any type of damage
which is the result of using replacement
parts that are not original Volvo Penta re-
placement parts for the product in ques-
tion will not be covered under any warran-
ty or guarantee provided by AB Volvo
Penta.
Maintenance Manual
This Instruction Book contains a short maintenance
guide/instructions in the form of a maintenance plan
with text and illustrations.
If you prefer to carry out some maintenance and
service yourself there is the more comprehensive
“Do-it-yourself“ manual available. The book descri-
bes the engine systems, for example the coolant
system and shows how to carry out work that does
not demand special knowledge. References to
tools, lubricants and other service products which
may be required have been included.
“Do-it-yourself“ is available from your VOLVO
PENTA dealer. The publication reference numbers
are in the engine manual bag.
Safety
Everyone wants and expects to have a problem-free
and pleasant time when they take their boat out. To
help you do this we have provided a check-list be-
low which can of course be added to according per-
sonal experience. A major area is naturally the eng-
ine, its equipment and that the boat in general is
properly maintained.
Planning your trip
- Get out up-to-date charts for the route planned
- Calculate distance and fuel consumption
- Note down if there are fuel points on your plan-
ned course
- Tell friends or relatives about your trip plans
Boat equipment
- Rescue and emergency items such as life-vests
and signal rockets. Does everyone know where
they are?
- Spare parts on board, for example: Kit with im-
peller etc.
- Proper tools for the equipment
- Fire extinguisher (checked and charged)
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