Introduction; Care Of The Environment; Fuel And Oil; Service And Spare Parts - Volvo Penta D12-AUX Operator's Manual

Introduction

This operator's manual has been produced to give you the greatest benefit of your Volvo Penta Marine Genset. It
contains the information necessary to handle and maintain your genset in a safe and correct manner. We would
like you to read this operator's manual thoroughly and learn how to handle the genset, controls and other equip-
ment in a safe manner before operating the genset.
Keep the operator's manual within reach at all times.

Care of the environment

We would all like to live in a clean and healthy envi-
ronment. An environment where we can breathe cle-
an air, see healthy trees, have clean water in our la-
kes and oceans, and enjoy the sunshine without
being worried about our health. Unfortunately, this
cannot be taken for granted nowadays but it is somet-
hing we must work together to achieve.
As a manufacturer of marine engines Volvo Penta
has a special responsibility. That is why care of the
environment is a core value in our product develop-
ment. Volvo Penta has a broad range of engines
where progress has been made in reducing exhaust
emissions, fuel consumption, engine noise, etc. We
hope you will take part in preserving these qualities.
Always follow any advice given in the operator's ma-
nual concerning fuel grades, operation and mainte-
nance and you will avoid causing unnecessary inter-
ference to the environment. Get in touch with your
Volvo Penta dealer if you notice any changes such as
increased fuel consumption and/or exhaust smoke.
Adapt speed and distance to avoid wash and noise
disturbing or injuring animal life, moored boats, jetties,
etc. Leave islands and harbours in the same condi-
tion as you want to find them. Remember to always
leave hazardous waste such as waste oil, coolant,
paint and wash residue, flat batteries, etc., for dispo-
sal at a destruction plant. Our joint efforts will make a
valuable contribution to our environment.
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Fuel and oil

Use only fuel and lubrication oil grades recommended
in the technical data section of this Operator's Manu-
al. Other grades can cause operational problems, in-
crease fuel consumption and have long-range effects
on engine service life.

Service and spare parts

Volvo Penta marine engines are designed for high
operational reliability and long service life. They are
constructed to withstand the marine environment whi-
le affecting it as little as possible. Through regular
service and the use of Volvo Penta original spare
parts, these qualities will be retained.
The worldwide Volvo Penta network of authorized
dealers is at your service. They are specialists in
Volvo Penta products and stock accessories, original
spare parts, test equipment and the special tools re-
quired to perform high-quality service and repairs.
Always follow the maintenance intervals specified in
the operator's manual and remember to specify the
engine number when ordering service and spare
parts.