Volvo Penta D13 Series Operator's Manual page 12

Introduction
Volvo Penta EVC System, Integrity and
Modification
The Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system is a
complete vessel control system for engine, gear, and
vessel steering control. Modifying the EVC system or
connecting spare parts or systems that do not comply
with the quality of Volvo Penta original parts may
adversely affect the system performance, safety, and
warranty coverage.
We recommend you only use electronic systems and
spare parts approved by Volvo Penta. Contact your
local Volvo Penta dealer for detailed information and
advice.
Recording engine data
One or more computers in your Volvo Penta engine
can record detailed information. It can include data
such as usage and information of other systems and
modules on the engine. This data can include infor-
mation such as boat position and usage. Only a lim-
ited amount of data can be stored.
AB Volvo Penta will not distribute this stored informa-
tion without permission. AB Volvo Penta may, how-
ever, be forced to provide this information if required
by national legislation. In general, AB Volvo Penta
and authorised workshops may read and use the
informa-tion.
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Certified Engines
The engine is emission-certified and if you use it
in areas where exhaust emissions are regulated
by law, there are special demands regarding the
care and maintenance you provide to your engine.
NOTICE! Neglect or failure to follow the points listed
here may invalidate the engine emission certificate.
This means that AB Volvo Penta will no longer be able
to guarantee engine conformity with the certified
model. Volvo Penta is not responsible for damages or
costs arising as a result of this.
• Certification means that an engine type has
been checked and approved by the relevant
authority. The engine manufacturer guarantees
that all engines of the same type are equivalent
to the certified engine.
• It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure
that no deliberate misuse of the engine takes
place.
• Volvo Penta maintenance and service intervals
must be complied with.
• Any case of malfunction must be rectified
without delay.
• Volvo Penta strongly recommend use of Volvo
Penta genuine parts or parts with the same
quality as Volvo Penta genuine parts.
• The engine must not be converted or modified,
except with accessories and service kits that
Volvo Penta has developed for the engine.
• No installation changes to the exhaust pipe and
engine air inlet ducts may be made.
• No warranty seals (where present on the
product) may be broken by unauthorized
persons.
• The general instructions in the Operator's
Manual concerning operation, service and
maintenance apply.
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