Cruising Speed; How To Shift And Control Speed - Volvo 5.0OSiE-J Operator's Manual

Controls
Engine
5.0 GXiE-J(F)
5.0 OSiE-J(F)
5.7 GiE300-J(F)
5.7 GXiE-J(F)
5.7 OSiE300-J(F)
5.7 OSXiE-J(F)
8.1 GiE-J(F)
8.1 GXiE-J(F)
8.1 OSiE-J(F)
30
WOT Range (RPM)
4600–5000
4600–5000
4600–5000
4800–5200
4600–5000
4800–5200
4200–4600
4600–5000
4200–4600
51260

Cruising Speed

Operating the engine at wide open throttle (WOT)
should be avoided since it is both uneconomical and
uncomfortable. Volvo Penta recommends a cruising
speed 25% lower than maximum RPM at WOT. De-
pending on hull type, choice of propeller, load and
conditions, etc., the maximum engine speed at top
speed can vary, but it should be within the WOT range.

How to Shift and Control Speed

If your boat is equipped with a non-Volvo Penta re-
mote control system, ask your dealer how to properly
operate it.
NOTICE! Verify proper functionality of all control and
engine systems before leaving the dock.
1. Move control handle(s) to the neutral detent posi-
tion N. Check in front and behind boat for people
or obstructions before shifting.
2. To go forward: Move the control handle forward
from neutral detent to forward gear engagement
detent position F. Throttle movement will begin
after the detent position for forward gear
engagement. After the throttle is activated,
continue to move the control handle slowly in the
desired direction to increase speed.
3. To go in reverse: Move the control handle
backward until you reach the detent position for
reverse gear engagement R. Throttle movement
will begin after reverse gear engagement. After
the throttle is activated, continue to move the
control handle slowly in the desired direction to
increase speed.
NOTICE! Do not shift gears if engine speed is above
800 RPM.
VPA 7748131 English 09-2007