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General
To prevent the engine and other equipment from being harmed during long periods (2 months or more) out of servi-
ce, it must be conserved. It is of utmost importance that the conservation is performed correctly. Therefore we
have compiled a checklist of the most important points. Before taking the engine out of service for long periods, it
should be checked by a Volvo Penta dealer for possible need of overhaul or repair.
WARNING! Read the chapter "Maintenance" thoroughly before starting any maintenance work. It
contains directions for performing maintenance in a safe and correct manner. Certain preservatives are
flammable. Some are also dangerous to inhale. Provide good ventilation. Use a protective mask.
IMPORTANT! The following must be considered when cleaning with a high-pressure water jet: Never
point high-pressure water jets directly at seals, rubber hoses or electrical components. Never use the
high-pressure function when washing the engine.
Preparation
1. Stop up to eight months: Change oil and oil filter
on the engine and then run it warm
Stop over eight months: Treat the lubricating and
fuel systems with preservative. See directions on
next page.
2. Make sure there is enough anti-freeze in the coo-
lant. Add more if necessary. An alternative is to
drain the coolant.
3. Drain the rawwater system.
4. Remove the impeller from the rawwater pump.
Keep the impeller in a cool place in a closed plas-
tic bag.
5. Drain off any water and contaminant from the fuel
tank. Fill the tank with fuel to avoid condensation.
6. Disconnect the battery cables and clean and char-
ge the batteries. Trickle charge during the storage
period. A poorly charged battery can freeze and
break.
7. Clean the engine externally. Touch up any paint
damage with Volvo Penta original paint.
8. Spray electric system components with water re-
pellant.
9. Inspect all control cables and apply anti-corrosion
agent.
10. Cover the air intake to the engine, the exhaust
aperture and the engine.
IMPORTANT! Never use vinyl sheets for
covering. This can result in condensation and
harm the installation.
IMPORTANT! Store the engine in a well-
ventilated room.
IMPORTANT! Affix a label on the engine giving
the date, type of conservation and the
preservative that was used.
Care during storage
Recharge the battery at least once a month.
IMPORTANT! During longer periods out of opera-
tion, the preparations must be repeated every 12
months.
Return the engine to service
1. Remove any protective covers on the engine, air
intake and exhaust pipe.
2. Top up with lubricant of the correct grade in the
engine if necessary.
3. Fit new fuel filters and bleed the fuel system.
4. Check drive belts.
5. Check the condition of rubber hoses and check
the tightness of all hose clips.
6. Close the drain cocks and fit the drain plugs of the
rawwater system. Fit the impeller in the rawwater
pump. Fill and bleed the rawwater system.
7. Check the coolant level and anti-freeze. Top up if
necessary.
8. Check under and around the engine for such items
as loose or missing bolts, oil, fuel or coolant leaks
and repair if needed.
9. Connect fully charged batteries.
10. Start the engine and run it at idling speed until it
reaches operating temperature before loading it.
11. Check for oil, fuel or coolant leaks.
12. When the engine has run long enough to warm up
apply the load and bring it to operating speed.
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