Sterndrive Oil Capacity (Sx-A/Dps-A); Pitot Tube (Speedometer Port) - Volvo 5.0OSiE-J Operator's Manual

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Sterndrive Oil Capacity (SX-A/DPS-A)

All SX-A Models: 2.58 quarts (2.44 liters)
All DPS-A Models: 2.38 quarts (2.25 liters)
NOTICE! If your drive is equipped with a Drive Spac-
er, you will need to add more oil than the
recommended amount. We urge you to
check the oil level with the dipstick whenev-
er you are changing or topping up the oil.

Pitot Tube (Speedometer Port)

The pitot tube, located at the leading edge of the lower
unit, provides pressure input for the speedometer. If
the pitot tube becomes clogged (e.g. the boat runs
aground or the sterndrive drags through silt as the
boat is loaded onto the trailer), the speedometer may
stop functioning.
There are two methods for clearing debris from the pi-
tot tube:
Method 1
Use a six inch length of stiff wire of 1/8 in. (3 mm)
thickness or a wire coat hanger to push any debris in
the pitot tube into the drive cavity.
Method 2
Use compressed air to clear the pitot tube.
1. The pitot tube hose (A) is located at the transom
shield, inside the boat and just behind the engine.
Once you have located the pitot tube hose,
remove the speedometer hose (C) from the plas-
tic barb fitting (B).
2. Attach the hose from an air compressor to the
barb fitting.
3. Have someone assist you by placing a rag in front
of the pitot tube at the leading edge of the lower
unit.
4. Blow air, pressurized to no more than 116 psi
(800 kPa), into the pitot tube hose until your
assistant can feel the air exiting the pitot tube.
CAUTION! Do not place bare hand(s) in front
of the pitot tube to check for air flow as debris
may be ejected forcefully enough to cause an
injury.
NOTICE! Do not exceed 116 psi (800 kPa) as this
may damage the drive.
5. Reattach the speedometer hose to the barb fitting
on the pitot tube hose.
VPA 7748131 English 09-2007