Volvo Penta D3 Operator's Manual page 11

Service and spare parts
Volvo Penta marine engines are designed for high
reliability and long life. They are built to withstand a
marine environment, but also to have the smallest
possible environmental impact. Through regular serv-
ice and use of by Volvo Penta approved spare parts,
these qualities are retained.
Volvo Penta's world-wide network of authorised deal-
ers is at your service. They are Volvo Penta product
specialists, and have the accessories, original spares,
test equipment and special tools needed for high qual-
ity service and repair work.
Always observe the maintenance intervals in the
Operator's manual, and remember to note the engine/
transmission identification number when you order
service and spare parts.
Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control
system (EVC) Integrity and Modification
The EVC system is a complete vessel control system
for engine, gear and vessel steering control. The com-
plete EVC system is developed, tested and verified to
comply with Volvo Penta's stringent requirements for
safety and reliability based on approved standard
configurations. In order to maintain the EVC system
integrity, all interaction with external systems (e.g.,
autopilot) is performed via Volvo Penta designed
interfaces. After-market interfaces breach system
integrity and may negatively affect vessel perform-
ance, safety and warranty coverage. Volvo Penta
does not endorse any direct or indirect connection
with other systems or components not being fully
tested, verified and approved in writing by Volvo
Penta. Volvo Penta accepts no responsibility for mod-
ification of the Volvo Penta EVC system and/or use of
components or interfaces not sold or approved by
Volvo Penta.
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Certified engines
If you own or operate an emission certified engine it
is important to be aware of the following:
Certification means that an engine type has been
checked and approved by the relevant authority. The
engine manufacturer guarantees that all engines
made of the same type are equivalent to the certified
engine.
This makes special demands on the care and main-
tenance you give your engine, as follows:
• Maintenance and service intervals recom-
mended by Volvo Penta must be complied with.
• Only by Volvo Penta approved spares may be
used.
• Service on injection pumps, pump settings and
injectors must always be done by an authorised
Volvo Penta workshop.
• The engine must not be converted or modified,
except for the accessories and service kits
which Volvo Penta has approved for the engine.
• Installation changes to the exhaust pipe and
engine air inlet ducts must not be done.
• No seals may be broken by unauthorised per-
sonnel..
The general advice in the Operator's manual about
operation, care and maintenance apply.
Late or inadequate maintenance/service or the use of
spare parts not approved by Volvo Penta will invalid-
ate AB Volvo Penta's responsibility for the engine
specification being in accordance with the certificated
variant.
Volvo Penta accepts no responsibility or liability for
any damage or costs arising due to the above.
Introduction
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