Table Of Contents - Volvo 5.0OSiE-J Operator's Manual

Safety Information
General Information ..................................................5
Safety Precautions (Maintenance and Service) ........6
Knowledge ................................................................... 6
Engine Decals .............................................................. 6
Stop the Engine............................................................ 6
Lifting the Engine ......................................................... 6
Before Starting the Engine ........................................... 6
Washing the Engine ..................................................... 6
Fire and Explosion ....................................................... 7
Fuel and Lubrication Oil ......................................... 7
Non-Original Components...................................... 7
Batteries ................................................................. 7
Start Spray ............................................................. 7
Hot Surfaces and Fluids............................................... 8
Cooling System ............................................................ 8
Fuel System ................................................................. 8
Lubrication System....................................................... 8
Electrical System.......................................................... 8
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ........................................ 8
Chemicals .................................................................... 8
Safety Precautions While Operating the Boat...........9
Your New Boat ............................................................. 9
Accidents...................................................................... 9
Maneuvering ................................................................ 9
Emergency Stop Switch ............................................... 9
Daily Checklist.............................................................. 9
Refueling ...................................................................... 9
Do not Start the Engine................................................ 9
"Station Wagon" Effect & Carbon Monoxide ...........10
Safety Checklists.....................................................11
Planning Your Trip ..................................................... 11
Trip Checklist........................................................ 11
Safety Equipment....................................................... 11
Safety Equipment Checklist ................................. 11
Replacement Parts and Tools Checklist .................... 11
Basic Safety Rules of Boating.................................12
High Performance Boat Operation ............................. 12
Introduction
Care of the Environment .........................................13
Fuel and Oils ...........................................................13
Breaking-in ..............................................................13
Certified Engines.....................................................14
Power Ratings.........................................................15
Load Condition (Speed of Planing Hull) ..................... 15
General Information
Warranty Information...............................................17
Warranty Registration Form ....................................... 17
Doing Your Own Maintenance and Repairs............... 17
Volvo Action Service (VAS)........................................ 17
Volvo Penta Dealer Network ...................................... 17
Toll-free Dealer Locator Service........................... 17
Volvo Penta on the Internet........................................ 17
Informational Decals and Identification Plates ........18
Identification Numbers ............................................... 19
Owner's Identification Card ........................................ 20
Service, Replacement Parts, and Accessories .......20
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5 Instrumentation
Instrument Panel .................................................... 21
Audible Alarm .............................................................22
Emergency Stop Switch..............................................22
Checking Instruments .................................................23
Oil Pressure ..........................................................23
Engine Coolant Temperature ................................23
Voltage/Charge .....................................................23
Power Trim/Tilt............................................................24
Trim Instruments.........................................................24
Analog Trim Instrument.........................................24
Trim/Tilt Motor Protection ...........................................25
Impact Protection ..................................................25
Engine Protection Mode ......................................... 26
Engine Control Module (ECM)....................................26
Other Instruments .................................................. 26
Controls
Remote Control Unit............................................... 27
Single Lever Control Operation ..................................27
Shifting from Neutral .............................................27
Disengaging the Shift Function .............................27
Twin Unit Maneuvering ...............................................28
Neutral Interlock Button ..............................................28
Shifting between Forward and Reverse......................29
Cruising Speed ...........................................................30
How to Shift and Control Speed .................................30
Trim Controls ..............................................................31
Operating Trim Controls .............................................31
Control Panel ........................................................31
Remote Control Lever ...........................................31
Friction Brake..............................................................32
Side Mount Remote Controls ................................32
Top Mount Remote Controls .................................32
Operation
Operating the Engine ............................................. 33
Before Starting............................................................33
Starting the Engine .....................................................34
If the Engine Floods....................................................35
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Stopping the Engine ...................................................35
Steering System Operation .................................... 36
Twin Unit Steering ......................................................36
Power Trim and Tilt Operation ............................... 37
Power Trim Operation.................................................37
Determining the Proper Trim ......................................38
Operating in "Bow-up" Position .............................38
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Operating in "Bow-down" Position.........................39
Power Tilt Operation ...................................................39
Power Trim/Tilt Switch & Gauge Location.............39
Special Boating Situations ..................................... 40
Shallow Water Operation............................................40
High Altitude Operation...............................................40
Operating in Freezing Temperatures..........................41
Salt Water Operation ..................................................41
Trailering Your Boat....................................................41
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