In Case Of Emergency - Volvo Penta V8-380 Operator's Manual

In Case of Emergency

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Running Aground
Striking an Underwater Object
WARNING!
Striking an object can cause severe damage to the
boat or drive.
This damage could result in loss of steering, loss of
shift control, or possibly water entering the boat.
All of these situations could place the boat's occupants
at risk. Consider all of these factors when formulating
plans to address the impact damage.
Trim/tilt system impact protection is built in to the trim
cylinders. If an impact occurs while in forward motion,
the cylinders will allow the drive to "kick up," thereby
helping to minimize boat and drive damage.
NOTICE!
There is no impact protection in reverse. When in
reverse, operate at low RPMs to reduce the potential
for damage.
Operate at reduced speeds when in or near shallow
water, or in areas where underwater objects are known
to exist.
If you strike an object or run aground;
NOTICE!
If there are problems at any of the following steps, call
for assistance to move the boat to a location where it
can be removed from the water for inspection. Oper-
ating with damaged equipment, especially at speed,
could worsen the damage. Steering and control could
also be affected.
• Throttle back to idle, if possible maneuver to a safe
place, out of high traffic areas.
• Place the shift mechanism in neutral.
• Check the engine compartment for water leaking
around the transom shield. If water is seen, assess
the amount of water entering the boat, determine
whether emergency actions are needed, proceed
accordingly.
• If no emergency action is needed, check for damage
to the boat, drive or propellers. Visually inspect the
exterior of the shield and drive for broken or dam-
aged components. Check for damaged propellers.
• Turn the key on (do not start) and try to trim the drive
back down. If the drive trims down check for align-
ment.
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