Certified Engines - Volvo Penta AD31L Instruction Book

Certificated engines
Important information for engines certificated
for Lake Constance and Switzerland
All Volvo Penta engines and products are develo-
ped to minimize environmental impact.
National and regional legislation is not identical in all
the markets where Volvo Penta sells its products.
Occasionally legislation requires that we build speci-
al engine variants, or that an engine must be appro-
ved in advance, that is, certificated by the local aut-
horities.
An engine with certification means that we, as the
manufacturer, guarantee that all engines manufac-
tured are of the same type as the certificated and
approved example. Certification is not only a requi-
rement covering engines from the factory, but also
that engines in use must meet the environmental
demands set for that engine. In order for Volvo
Penta as the manufacturer to take responsibility for
engines in use, certain requirements pertaining to
service and spare parts must be met. We do not
wish to discourage owners from carrying out servi-
ce work themselves, rather the opposite since an
owner can quickly notice if an engine is not opera-
ting normally. However, a number of service opera-
tions demand access to special expertise, work-
shop manuals, special tools and other equipment
designed for the engines. These service operations
may only be carried out by an authorized Volvo
Penta Service workshop. Always contact your
Volvo Penta dealer if you are not sure about anyth-
ing concerning your engine's function or maintenan-
ce.
As an owner or operator of a certificated Volvo Penta
engine it is important that you are aware of the follo-
wing:
• The Service Intervals and maintenance opera-
tions recommended by Volvo Penta must be fol-
lowed.
• Only Volvo Penta Original Spare parts intended
for the certificated engine may be used.
• Service work on the ignition system, ignition
settings and fuel injection system (gasoline/pet-
rol) or injection pumps, pump settings and injec-
tors (diesel) must always be carried out by an
authorized Volvo Penta workshop.
• The engine may not be altered or modified in
any way, with the exception of accessories and
service kits developed by Volvo Penta for that
engine.
• No modifications to the exhaust pipes and air
supply ducts for the engine room (ventilation
ducts) may be undertaken as this may effect
exhaust emissions.
• Any seals on the engine may not be broken oth-
er than by authorized persons.
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Identifying Numbers
Immediately after you have taken delivery of your
boat, make a note of the serial number and model
designation of the engine and drive as well as the
shield or reverse gear. Include the serial number
and model designation of the boat and any extra
equipment. This information is necessary when you
contact your Volvo Penta or boat sales representati-
ve for service and spare parts. Take a copy of the
information and keep it in a safe place so it is avail-
able should the boat be stolen.
Engine type. no. .....................................................
Serial no. ...............................................................
Drive type no. ........................................................
Serial no. drive .......................................................
Serial no. shield .....................................................
Reverse gear type ..................................................
Serial no. ...............................................................
Propeller designation ..............................................
Boat type ...............................................................
Serial no. ...............................................................
Ignition switch no. ..................................................
NOTE! Never leave key code numbers on board
your boat!
Other equipment ....................................................
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All rights to changes or modifications reserved.
Printed on environmentally-friendly paper
IMPORTANT! Use only Volovo Penta original
spare parts. The use of spare parts other
than Volvo Penta original spare parts will
invalidate AB Volvo Penta's responsibility
for the engine specification being in accor-
dance with the certificated variant. Volvo
Penta accepts no responsibility or liability for
any damage or costs arising through the use
of replacement parts other than original Volvo
Penta replacement parts for the product in
question.