Troubleshooting
Engine Troubleshooting Guides
The following troubleshooting guides are provided to
help you resolve minor problems with your engine. This
low-level troubleshooting may help you resolve simple
issues while using your boat, helping you continue your
outing or enabling you to return the boat to shore.
The advanced technology incorporated in these next
generation marine engines produces a more reliable
engine. However if problems do occur, this technology
requires a trained technician for full diagnostics of
engine issues. Certified Volvo Penta dealers have the
training and tools needed to properly and safely
perform engine diagnostics and repairs.
During troubleshooting, keep in mind the fundamentals
of engine operation, all of the following must be present
for the engine to run:
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COMPRESSION - Mixture inducted into cylinder
and compressed.
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SPARK - Proper intensity at the proper time.
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FUEL - Proper mixture of air and fuel.
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EXHAUST - Clear of any obstructions.
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COOLING - water is needed to cool the engine.
NOTE: If the troubleshooting steps that follow do not
resolve the issue, call for assistance or see a Volvo
Penta authorized dealer
At the dealer, the greatest aid to solving a service
problem is information. Start gathering information and
keep a detailed record of your observations about the
issue. Keep a record of pertinent facts, such as:
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When did this trouble start?
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Did the trouble occur suddenly or develop
gradually?
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Readings from the gauges and alarms.
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Reduction in engine RPMs or boat speed.
•
Any recent work on the engine or boat?
NOTE: Some troubleshooting steps require that you
have tools and spare parts on the boat.
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