Inhibiting - Volvo Penta TAMD74A-A Operator's Manual

Inhibiting

To prevent the engine and other equipment from being harmed during breaks in operation of two months or long-
er, it must be conserved. It is essential that it be performed correctly and nothing must be left out. This is why we
have compiled a checklist of the most important points.
Before taking the boat out of service for long periods, it should be left to a Volvo Penta workshop for an overhaul
of the engine and other equipment. Have any faults and defects seen to so that the equipment is in good order
when next started.
WARNING! Read the chapter "Maintenance" thoroughly before starting any maintenance work. It contains
directions for performing maintenance in a safe and correct manner.
Certain preservatives are flammable. Some are also dangerous to inhale. Provide good ventilation. Use a
protective mask when spraying.
IMPORTANT! The following must be considered when cleaning with a high-pressure water jet: Never point
high-pressure water jets directly at seals, rubber hoses or electrical components. Never use the high-pres-
sure function when washing the engine
Inhibiting
Run the engine warm and make sure the oil level
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in the reverse gear reaches the MAX mark on the
dipstick. Stop the engine.
Stop up to eight months: Change oil and oil filter
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on the engine and then run it warm
Stop over eight months: Treat the lubricating and
fuel systems with preservative. See directions on
next page.
Make sure there is enough anti-freeze in the cool-
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ant. Add more if necessary. An alternative is to
drain the coolant.
Close the seawater cock and drain off the water in
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the seawater system.
Remove the impeller from the seawater pump.
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Keep the impeller in a cool place in a closed plas-
tic bag.
Drain off any water and contaminant from the fuel
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tank. Fill the tank with fuel to avoid condensation.
Disconnect the battery cables and clean and
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charge the batteries. Trickle charge during the
storage period. A poorly charged battery can
freeze and break.
Clean the engine externally. Do not use high-pres-
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sure jets when cleaning the engine. Touch up any
paint damage with Volvo Penta original paint.
Spray electric system components with water re-
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pellant.
Inspect all control cables and apply anti-corrosion
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agent.
Affix a label on the engine giving the date, type of
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conservation and the preservative that was used.
Cover the air intake to the engine, the exhaust
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aperture and the engine if necessary.
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