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Replacement parts
Warning!
Improper parts substitution can result in fire or explosion.
Use genuine Volvo Penta parts when replacement parts
needed. Volvo Penta replacement parts are designed to
meet USCG requirements and ABYC standards for ma-
rine applications.
Failure to use genuine Volvo Penta parts may result in
product malfunction and possible injury to the operator
and/or passengers.
In your Volvo Penta product, certain fuel and electrical
system components have been designed to comply with
U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Parts or components that
comply with these regulations are designed so they will
not emit fuel vapors or cause ignition of fuel vapors in
the engine compartment.
To prevent explosion or fire, do not substitute automo-
tive or general hardware parts for the following:
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Circuit breakers, alternator, and related wiring
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Starter and related wiring
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Distributor, distributor cap, spark plugs, high tension
leads, and related ignition parts
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Fuel pumps, relays, filter, and related parts
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Rubber caps (manifold), hoses (water and exhaust), and
attaching clamps
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Fuel injector O-rings, injector fuel line pressure relief
valve and caps, fuel reservoir vent hose and cover gas-
ket, high pressure fuel pump mounting O-rings, fuel pres-
sure regulator, and fuel rails
Your Volvo Penta product was designed to operate in a
marine environment. This can involve operating
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at high RPM for long periods
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in salt or brackish water
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in water laden with silt and minerals
Substituting automotive or generally supplied parts and hard-
ware may result in product malfunction and possible injury
to the operator and/or passengers. Never use parts of un-
known quality. See your Volvo Penta dealer. You can de-
pend on him to furnish expert service and Volvo Penta parts.
Boat bottom
The condition of the boat's bottom can affect your boat's
performance. Marine growth, present in fresh water as well
as salt water, will reduce boat speed. A boat bottom with
evidence of marine growth can cause a reduction in top speed
of 20 percent or more. Periodically clean the bottom of your
boat following the manufacturer's recommendations. Bottom
painting may also be desirable.
Bottom painting
If your boat is in water where marine growth is a problem,
using an anti-fouling paint may reduce the growth rate. Be
aware of laws that may limit your paint choice and its use.
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A pure Teflon
-based agent is recommended.
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Copper-based anti-fouling paint may be used.
Caution!
Do not paint transom shield or drive with copper-based
paint. If you do use copper-based paint on your boat
bottom, leave a 1-inch border between the paint and the
transom shield.
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Vinyl-butyl base anti-fouling paint is a recommended
alternative.
See your Volvo Penta dealer for an EPA-approved anti-foul-
ing paint suitable for your area.
Engine alignment
Because of the special tools required, a Volvo Penta dealer
must do the engine alignment. This should be done during
off-season storage preparations.
Caution!
Failure to periodically check engine alignment may re-
sult in premature failure of the engine coupler.
Engine submersion
1. Remove the engine from the water as quickly as pos-
sible.
2. Contact your local Volvo Penta dealer for service.
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Your dealer will need to drain all water from the en-
gine and immediately re-lubricate all internal parts.
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All electrical devices must also be dried and in-
spected for water damage.
3. Frequently check engine compartment for gasoline fumes
and excessive water accumulation. In addition, make sure
that the water depth in the bilge is kept well below the
flywheel housing.
Caution!
Delay in completing the above actions may result in ex-
tensive engine damage.
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