Maneuvering - Volvo Penta D5 Operator's Manual

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Maneuvering

The chapter contains functional descriptions of the
controls available from Volvo Penta.
When changing gear the engine must be at low idling
speed. There must be a brief pause after engaging
reverse gear, before increasing the engine speed. The
pause must be approximately two seconds long to
ensure the reverse gear clutch plates are properly
engaged.
IMPORTANT!
It is important all engines are running during reversing
maneuvers to avoid the risk of water entry via the
exhaust pipe into the stationary engine.
Pulling away
1 Move the lever from neutral to the engagement
position for the desired direction of travel. Wait for
approximately two seconds.
2 Increase gradually to the desired engine speed.
Forward–Reverse
1 Slow the engine speed to idling and allow the boat
to loose most of its speed.
2 Move the lever to neutral. Wait for approximately
two seconds.
3 Move the lever to reverse. Wait for approximately
two seconds and then increase the engine speed
gradually.
IMPORTANT!
A direct forward–reverse maneuver can damage the
transmission and engine. It is therefore always
necessary to stop with the lever in neutral for a few
seconds. Allow the boat to loose most of its speed as
well before engaging. If the speed of the boat is too
high, there is a risk of the propeller torque being so high
that the engine will stop and start reversing, causing
the engine to break down.
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