Operating In "Bow-Down" Position; Power Tilt Operation; Power Trim/Tilt Switch & Gauge Location - Volvo 5.0OSiE-J Operator's Manual

Power Tilt Operation

Tilting is normally used for raising the drive unit to obtain clearance when beaching, launching from a trailer, or
mooring. When tilting the drive unit, the boat should be at rest or at idle speed only.
The trim/tilt switch controls the tilting feature of the drive unit. When the trim/tilt switch is held in the "bow-up"
position, the drive unit tilts up until the switch is released or the drive unit reaches the maximum tilt position.
NOTICE! Never exceed 1000 RPM when operating the drive unit in the tilted position because it may damage the
drive system. Never RUN the engine when the drive unit is tilted more than 30° or the drive will be dam-
aged.
Never operate the engine out of water or without water supplied to the engine. The water pump may be damaged
or the engine may overheat. For additional information, see Engine Flush on page 80.
WARNING! To avoid possible contact with the propellers, never use the drive unit as a ladder or as a
lift to board the boat. Never board at the rear of the boat when the engine is running, even if the engine
is operating in neutral. Personal injury could result from contact with rotating engine parts and pro-
pellers.
Any malfunction of the trim/tilt system could result in a loss of impact protection. Malfunction can also result in loss
of reverse thrust capability. If a malfunction occurs, see your authorized Volvo Penta dealer.
Power Trim/Tilt Switch & Gauge Location
The power trim/tilt switch is located on the remote control handle or on the boat's dashboard. The trim indicator
displays the drive position in the Trim range. With dual installations, it is permissible to individually trim the drive in
Trim range. When the drive is in Beach range, boat speed must be lower than planing speed. The engine must be
stopped when fully tilted (Lift Range).
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Operating in "Bow-down" Position

The "bow-down" B position is normally used for accel-
eration onto plane, operating at slow planing speeds,
and running against a choppy wave condition. In the
fully "bow-down" position the boat may tend to self-
steer. You may have to compensate with the steering
wheel to keep the boat in a straight-ahead path. In this
position the boat's bow will tend to go deeper into the
water. If the boat is operated at high speed and/or
against high waves, the bow of the boat will plow into
the water. The boat may tend to bow steer or spin
about rapidly and possibly eject occupants.
NOTICE! The boat trim should be adjusted to provide
balanced steering as soon as possible each
time you get underway. Some boat, engine,
and propeller combinations may encounter
boat instability and/or high steering torque
when operated at or near the limits of the
"bow-up" or "bow-down" positions. Boat sta-
bility and steering torque can also vary due
to changing water conditions. If you experi-
ence boat instability and/or high steering
torque, see your Volvo Penta dealer to cor-
rect these conditions.
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