General Information - Volvo Penta MD5A Instruction Book

Important information on the function of your engine:
FUEL
LUBRICATING
OIL
RUNNING-IN
ENGINE SPEED
For choice of correct propeller, refer to the Volvo Penta propeller diagram. Check the
engine speed with normal load in the boat. In order to utilize the maximum performance
of the engine, an engine speed as high as possible should be chosen but not, however,
greater than 41.7 rev/sec (2500 rev/mm).
NOTE. When the boat has been in the water for some time, the speed and max. rev/mm
can drop due to marine growth on the hull. Prevent marine growth by painting the bottom
of the boat with anti-fouling paint. See under "Measures taken when launching".
Use diesel fuel oil of quality "Autodiesel". Poorer fuel quality
can cause interruptions in operation.
Use only oil with quality CD (DS) according to the API system.
Volvo Penta oil for diesel engines can be used with
advantage since it meets these quality demands. See under
"Technical Data" concerning the viscosity.
A new marine engine must be run-in with due care during the
first 20 hours of operation. If full output is taken out during this
time, it should only be done for short periods.
Oil change. Change the engine lubricating oil and the oil filter
after the engine has been run for 20 hours. See further under
"Checks and Service".
Max. speed: 41.7 rev/sec (2500 rev/mm).

GENERAL INFORMATION

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