Maintenance; Engine Break-In Period; Break-In Procedures - Volvo 5.0OSiE-J Operator's Manual

Engine Break-in Period

NOTICE! To ensure proper lubrication during the break-in period, do not remove factory break-in oil until after the
20-hour break-in is completed. The First Service inspection should be carried out after 50 hours of op-
eration.
NOTICE! Failure to follow engine break-in procedures can result in serious engine damage.
NOTICE! Do not run engine at a constant RPM for prolonged periods of time during the break-in period.
All Volvo Penta engines have been run for a short time during a final test at the factory. You must follow the engine
break-in procedure during the first 20 hours of operation to ensure maximum performance and longest engine life.
NOTICE! Use Volvo Penta Engine Oil, Synthetic or Mineral, recommended for 0°F (-18°C) and above. For addi-
tional information, see Maintenance Schedule on page 60.
VPA 7748131 English 09-2007
51216
Lowest Anticipated
Temperature
32° F (0° C) — above
0° F (-18° C) — 32° F (0° C)
Below 0° F (-18° C)

Break-in Procedures

During the break-in period, watch out for the following
items during the initial engine run:
1. Check engine oil level frequently (C) with the boat
in the water. Level must be between E (add) and
D (full).
NOTICE! The engine may use more engine oil during
the break-in period than would otherwise be
normal. Be sure to check the oil level fre-
quently during the first 20 hours of opera-
tion, since the oil consumption will be high
until the piston rings are properly seated.
•
Maintain oil level in the safe range, between the
ADD and FULL marks on dipstick. Somewhat
higher oil consumption is normal until the piston
rings have seated.
•
If you have a problem getting a good oil level
reading on the dipstick, rotate the dipstick 180°
in the dipstick tube.
•
When adding engine oil, use Volvo Penta engine
oils for gasoline engines, or a good quality oil
(API Service CF/SH and ILSAC GF-4 grade or
better) of the same viscosity. Use the following
chart to select the SAE viscosity that matches
the temperature range in which you expect to
operate.
Recommended SAE
Viscosity Oils
SAE 30
SAE 20W/50
SAE 15W/50
SAE 20W-20
SAE 10W

Maintenance

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