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Volvo Penta PENTA Launch Manual

Diesel and gasoline engines, laying-up and launching guide
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VOLVO PENTA DIESEL
AND GASOLINE ENGINES
LAYING-UP AND
LAUNCHING GUIDE

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  • Page 1 VOLVO PENTA DIESEL AND GASOLINE ENGINES LAYING-UP AND LAUNCHING GUIDE...
  • Page 2 You will find more detailed information in your engine instruction book and our do-it-yourself manuals. Or consult your authorized Volvo Penta dealer, he will be pleased to carry out your servicing and mainte- nance, if you do not wish to do it yourself. Certain...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Oil and oil filter changes Cooling system Thermostat Impeller Cooling water hoses/Exhaust hoses Drive belts Fuel system Air filter/Air intake silencer Electrical system Oil changes – drive/reverse gear Drive Propeller Cleaning and painting Ventilation Corrosion protection – inside the engine Ignition system This symbol represents work in connection with the laying-up season...

  • Page 4: Oil And Oil Filter Changes

    You should change the engine oil and oil filter after approx. 100 hours of operation, or at least once per season. Choose Volvo Penta engine oil which has good inhibiting qualities and you will not need to add any special inhibiting oil for a normal winter lay-up.
  • Page 5 Check the oil level before starting the engine.
  • Page 6 COOLING SYSTEM INHIBITING SEA WATER COOLED ENGINES Regular maintenance and servicing of the cooling system is an effective way of preventing damage from overheating. It is also important to inhibit the cooling system for the lay-up season in order to avoid frost damage and corrosion.
  • Page 7 Then switch off the engine. Insert the free end of the hose into a solution of water and Volvo Penta coolant. Allow the liquid to circulate for a while, without the bucket becoming empty. Switch off the engine and replace the suction pipe.

  • Page 8: Cooling System

    COOLING SYSTEM INHIBITING FRESH WATER COOLED ENGINES Regular maintenance and servicing of the cooling system is an effective way of preventing damage from overheating. It is also important to inhibit the cooling system for the lay-up season in order to avoid frost damage and corrosion.
  • Page 9 Check the freezing point of the coolant with a hydrometer and top up the cooling system if necessary. The coolant mixture looses its corrosion protective qualities with time and should therefore be changed every other year. Avoid mixing different types of coolants since N.B.

  • Page 10: Thermostat

    THERMOSTAT If your instrument panel has a temperature gauge you will be able to see whether the engine stays at the right working temperature or not. Excessive temperatures are often caused by blockage in the coolant intake, cooling ducts or heat exchanger, or by a defective impeller.

  • Page 11: Impeller

    IMPELLER The impeller pumps cooling water through the engine cooling system. It is, therefore, an extremely vital safety feature. Replace the impeller at least every two years. However, a worn or damaged impeller must be replaced immediately. Make a habit of keeping a spare impeller, and seal for the impeller pump cover, on board.

  • Page 12: Cooling Water Hoses/Exhaust Hoses

    COOLING WATER HOSES / EXHAUST HOSES As rubber becomes brittle with time, you should occasionally check the hoses for any signs of cracks or damage Leaking cooling water hoses are a safety hazard and can cause the engine to overheat or the boat to become filled with water.

  • Page 13: Drive Belts

    A perfect drive belt gives a better generator charging effect while, at the same time, reducing the risk of overheating. Always keep spare belts on board. Genuine Volvo Penta drive belts last much longer. Check the condition of the belts.

  • Page 14: Fuel System

    FUEL SYSTEM It is important, when overhauling and servicing the fuel system, to consider the safety aspects and always use Genuine Volvo Penta Parts. It is parti- cularly important to avoid getting any dirt into the system. Fill the fuel tank for the lay-up period and you won’t have to worry...

  • Page 15: Air Filter/Air Intake Silencer

    An engine with a clean air filter can work more efficiently and uses up less fuel. Use Genuine Volvo Penta filters, they are specially designed and tested for each particular engine type. Change the filter element or clean the air intake silencer.

  • Page 16: Electrical System

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sea air, which can be very humid and salty, presents a tough environment for the electrical system to operate in. The electrical system of the engine can be affected by creeping current, oxidation and voltage drop if you do not overhaul it regularly. Make sure that the wires are undamaged and have not been subjected to bilge water.
  • Page 17 Clean and dry dirty and damp cables. Spray the connection points, contacts and fuse holders on the engine and under the instrument panel with Volvo Penta Univer- sal Oil. Also loosen and clean any oxidized connec- tion points. Check all fuses and make sure that there are spare fuses on board.

  • Page 18: Oil Changes Drive/Reverse Gear

    If the old oil looks grey, it could be the result of water leaking into the drive. Contact your authorized Volvo Penta workshop if your oil looks grey. Check the oil level.
  • Page 19 If you have an S-drive, the rubber seal between drive and engine bed has to be checked every year. If damaged, it must be replaced with a new seal immediately. Otherwise it should be changed every seventh year.

  • Page 20: Drive

    DRIVE When replacing the rubber bellows the drive must be dismounted first. Let your workshop deal with this. However, if you feel that you can manage the job yourself, be sure to follow the directions in the do-it-yourself manual very carefully. The bellows are subjected to tremendous wear from movement and from salt and impurities of the air and water.
  • Page 21 The anodes must be replaced if they are more than half used up. Use Genuine Volvo Penta anodes, since the wrong mix of material in the anode can lead to serious corrosion damage to the drive and propeller.

  • Page 22: Propeller

    And always keep a spare propeller on board. The mechanism of the folding propeller must be greased with Volvo Penta water resistant grease. Please see the detailed instructions in the manual when removing and refitting propeller/s.

  • Page 23: Cleaning And Painting

    Check the whole drive for damaged paintwork. Remove damaged paint and clean down to the bare metal with wet sandpaper. Then paint with Volvo Penta primer and top coat. It is important to use Genuine Volvo Penta N.B.

  • Page 24: Ventilation

    VENTILATION Be careful to ensure good ventilation during the lay-up period. The air must be allowed to circulate throughout the boat. Keep the doors and hatches, including the engine compartment door, open in order to avoid condensation and mould. Clean the engine compartment. A clean engine compartment is a prerequisite for maximum safety on board, and makes servicing work that much more agreeable.

  • Page 25: Corrosion Protection - Inside The Engine

    Faulty adjustment of the ignition can result in engine damage and reduced fuel economy. Use Genuine Volvo Penta components for the ignition system; they meet all marine safety requirements. Make it a rule to change spark plugs at least once every year.
  • Page 26 Also replace the condenser. Clean and dry the ignition cables and distributor cover. Let an authorized Volvo Penta workshop overhaul the ignition point setting, if you do not have access to special tools.
  • Page 27 But it is just as important to ensure that the parts are Genuine Volvo Penta Parts. To locate your nearest Volvo Penta dealer, please go to www.volvopenta.com...

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