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Electrical system
The electrical system generates, stores, and regulates the flow
of electricity needed to start the engine, fire the fuel-air mixture
to run the engine, and operate any electrical accessories on
your boat. You will need to take care of these electrical system
components:
1.
Battery and connections
2.
Circuit breakers and fuses
3.
Distributor cap and rotors
4.
Spark plugs
Gi, GXi only
Your Volvo Penta engine features an Electronic Fuel Injection
(EFI) system that uses a microprocessor (ECM) to control idle
air flow, fuel, and ignition.
NOTE! The electronics in the ECM require protection
from false signals and interference. Never
mount radio transmitter antennas or sender
cables near the ECM and never ground any
wiring to the engine.
Lubrication system
The lubrication system circulates lubricants through your en-
gine to keep moving parts moving freely and to reduce the fric-
tion that heats up your engine. You will need to take care of
these lubrication system components:
1.
Oil changes
2.
Oil filter
3.
Oil quality
Steering system
The steering system allows you to steer your boat in the direc-
tion you want to go. You will need to take care of these steering
system components:
1.
Remote control shift cable
2.
Steering system cable
3.
Power steering fluid
Drive components
Important drive components include the lubrication system, an-
odes, power trim/tilt, universal joint, and propellers.
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Emergency stop switch
An emergency stop switch
may be a feature of your
Volvo Penta-powered boat.
Volvo Penta highly recom-
mends that you have an
emergency stop switch in-
stalled in your boat. To
properly use this feature,
attach the lanyard securely
to your clothing. Do not at-
tach the lanyard to clothing that will tear away before the
lanyard is pulled from switch to stop the engine. If the lan-
yard is too long, shorten the lanyard by knotting or looping it.
Do not cut and re-tie the lanyard.
Using this switch is simple and should not interfere with normal
operation of the boat. Be very careful to avoid accidentally
pulling the lanyard during normal operation: Unexpected
loss of FORWARD motion will occur, and passengers
could be thrown forward. Also, significant internal engine
damage may occur.
In an emergency situation, any occupant of the boat can
restart the engine. Just press in and hold the emergency stop
switch button, then follow normal starting procedures. When
the button is released, the engine will stop.
WARNING!
The emergency stop switch can only be effective when
it is in good working condition. Observe the follow-
ing:
•
The lanyard must always be free of entanglements that
could hinder its operation.
•
Once a month, check the switch for proper operation.
With the engine running at idle in NEUTRAL, pull the
lanyard. If the engine does not stop, have your Volvo
Penta dealer repair your emergency stop switch.
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