Volvo Penta SX-A Operator's Manual page 60

Starting
Static water line is the difference between sea water level E and top of the riser B on the engine.
1. Load the boat to maximum capacity and dis-
tribute weight as you would for normal boating
conditions.
2. Lower a clear plastic hose A into the water
and, once it is full of water, plug the top of the
hose using your thumb or a clamp.
3. Bring plugged end of hose inside the hull C
and hold next to–and above–the manifold B.
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Static Water Line Test
4. Release clamp pressure and slowly allow
water to drain out until it has maintained a sta-
ble level.
5. Measure the vertical distance D from water
line E in hose to the top of manifold B.
Measurement D should not be less
than 14 in. (35.6 cm).
6. If the static water line does not meet these
specifications, contact your Volvo Penta
dealer for information on high rise extension
kits. Make sure one is installed before the
engine is started for the first time.
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