Operation - Volvo Penta D4 Operator's Manual

Operation

Learn to handle the engine, controls and other equipment in a safe and proper manner before casting off on your
maiden voyage. Remember to avoid sudden and extreme rudder maneuvers and gear shifts. There is a risk for
passengers and crew falling over or falling overboard.
WARNING!
A rotating propeller can cause serious injury. Check that nobody is in the water before engaging ahead or astern.
Never drive near bathers or in areas where people could be in the water.
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Reading the Instruments
Read all instruments and alarm displays directly after
starting, and then regularly during the voyage. Values
from the analog instruments are also shown in the
tachometer display.
Alarms
Alarms and messages are shown in the display, some
alarms do also have a sound alarm. Is there an alarm
instrument installed the lamp in question will flash.
If a malfunction is discovered the sound alarm starts
and the lamp in question in the alarm instrument
flashes. The display will show a fault message.
1 Read the alarm/fault message.
2 Acknowledge the alarm by pressing the knob on the
control panel.
3 Take the indicated actions, see chapter Fault Code
Register.
The fault will be stored as long as the fault remains. It
is possible to read out the fault code at an upcoming
service.
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