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Operation
Next eight hours
1.
During the next eight hours, continue to operate at ap-
proximately ¾ throttle or less (minimum cruising speed).
Occasionally reduce throttle to idle speed for a cooling pe-
riod.
2.
During this eight hours of operation you may operate at full
throttle for periods of less than two minutes.
Final ten hours
1.
During the final ten hours of break-in, you may operate at
full throttle for five to ten minutes at a time.
2.
After warming the engine to operating temperature, mo-
mentarily increase engine speed.
3.
Occasionally reduce engine speed to idle to provide cool-
ing periods.
At the end of the 20 hour break-in period, drain the engine oil
and replace the oil filter. Fill the crankcase with Volvo Penta's
DuraPlus™ premium engine oil labeled for Service CE/SG. For
the 5.7GXi-B, use only Volvo Penta's DuraPlus™ synthetic en-
gine oil.
First service inspection (Dealer
20-hour check)
To ensure your continued boating enjoyment, we recommend
that you return your Volvo Penta product to your Volvo Penta
deale7r for a 20-hour check. This 20-hour check will prevent a
minor problem from getting worse, and helps ensure a
trouble-free boating season. When following the Volvo Penta
guidelines, your dealer will service these items:
Start the engine and check that
— No leakage of fuel, oil, water, or exhaust gases oc-
curs.
— Engine oil pressure and temperature are normal.
— All cables and controls operate correctly.
— All gauges, instruments, and alarms operate correctly.
— Steering system operates correctly.
— Engine ignition timing and idle RPM are within speci-
fications.
— Power trim system operates correctly.
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Stop the engine and
— Change engine oil and oil filter.
— Change fuel/water separator filter.
— Clean seawater strainer (if equipped).
— Check fluid levels and fluid condition in sterndrive or
inboard transmission, power steering pump, and trim
pump.
— Check propeller(s) and propeller(s) fasteners.
— Check condition of battery and battery cable connec-
tions.
— Check drive belt(s) tension and condition.
— Lubricate all grease fittings and linkages following ser-
vice recommendations.
— Check tightness of all water, fuel, and exhaust clamps,
fittings, and drain plugs.
Restart the engine and recheck that
— No leakage of fuel, oil, water, or exhaust gases oc-
curs.
— Engine oil pressure and temperature are normal.
This is a perfect time to discuss with your Volvo Penta dealer
any questions about your engine that may have arisen during
the first 20 hours of operation and establish a routine preven-
tive maintenance schedule.
In the US, Canada, and Mexico, the 20-hour check is paid for
by the boat owner and performed by your Volvo Penta dealer
at local rates. In other markets, warranty inspection is paid for
according to the warranty policy for Importers.
Operating after break-in period
After the break-in period, the engine can be operated at any
RPM from idle to full throttle. Cruising at 3600 RPM or less,
however, saves fuel, reduces noise, and prolongs engine life.
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