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Volvo Penta DPX 500 Instruction Book

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Introduction
Our Core Values: Quality, Safety, Environmental Care
Factors that Affect Engine Performance
Power Ratings
How Load Conditions Affect the Speed of a Planing Hull
Your New Boat
Boater's Responsibilities
Planning Your Trip
Safety Equipment
Basic Safety Rules of Boating
Safety
General Information
Identification Numbers
Owner's Identification Card
Product References, Illustrations, Specifications
Volvo Action Service (VAS)
Doing Your Own Maintenance and Repairs
Parts and Accessories
Volvo Penta Dealer Network
Volvo Penta on the Internet
Warranty Information
Features
DPX 500 / 600 Engine - Top View (Shown with DPX 500 Exhaust Manifolds)
DPX 500 / 600 Engine - Front View (Shown with DPX 600 Exhaust Manifolds)
DPX 500 / 600 Engine - Back View (Shown with DPX 600 Exhaust Manifolds)
DPX 500 / 600 Engine - Port View (Shown with DPX 600 Exhaust Manifolds)
DPX 500 / 600 Engine - Starboard View (Shown with DPX 600 Exhaust Manifolds)
DPX DRIVE - Port View
DPX Drive - Starboard View
Anodes ("Sacrificial")
Audible Alarm
Engine Systems
Cooling System
Fuel System
Exhaust System
Electrical System
Lubrication System
Steering System
Drive Components
Emergency Stop Switch
Engine Protection Mode
Instruments
Trim/Tilt Motor Protection
Impact Protection
Power Trim/Tilt
Propellers
Propeller Rotation
Remote Diagnostic Uplink System
Setting up the Diagnostic Uplink System Cell Phone
Using the Remote Diagnostic Uplink System
Steering System
Operation
Engine Break-In Period
First Service Inspection (Dealer 20-Hour Check)
Operating after Break-In Period
Before Starting
Starting the Engine, Cold Start
Starting the Engine (Warm Start)
Stopping the Engine
Steering System Operation
Power Trim and Tilt Operation
Power Trim Operation
Determining the Proper Trim
Operating in "Bow-Up" Position
Operating in "Bow-Down" Position
Power Tilt Operation
Shifting and Controlling Speed
Checking Instruments
Propeller Selection
Special Boating Circumstances
Engine Protection Mode
Shallow Water Operation
High Altitude Operation
Operating Procedure for Freezing Temperatures
Twin Unit Steering
Twin Unit Manuevering
Trailering Your Boat
Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule
Preparing for Boating after Storage ("Summerization")
Off-Season Storage Preparations ("Winterization")
Exhaust System
Engine Exhaust System
Drive Unit Bellows
Fuel System
Gasoline Recommendations
Gasoline Containing Alcohol
Detonation (Spark Knock)
Preventing Gum Formation and Corrosion in the Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Flame Arrestor
Electric Fuel Pumps
Fuel Filter
Engine Fuel Filter Replacement
Electrical System
Battery Cables
Batteries and Connections
Engine Start Battery
Multiple Batteries and Selector Switch
Distributor Cap and Rotor
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
Spark Plugs
Checking and Changing Spark Plugs
Belt Adjustments
Belt Tension
Cooling System
Draining the Cooling System
Engine - Fresh Water Cooled
Raw Water Pump
Oil Cooler, Fuel Cooler, Power Steering Cooler
Steering System
Power Trim/Tilt Fluid Level
Steering Reservoir Fluid Level
Tie Bar (Twin Installations Only)
Engine and Drive Service
Lubrication System
Engine/Crankcase Oil
Checking Engine Oil Level
Changing Engine Oil
Changing the Oil Filter
Drive Components
Drive Unit Lubrication
Anodes ("Sacrificial" Anodes)
Active Corrosion Protection System
Propeller Care
Propeller Replacement
Boat Bottom
Engine Alignment
Replacement Parts
Bottom Painting
Engine Submersion
Troubleshooting Checklist
Problem Resolution
Warranty Information
Marine Gasoline Engine and Power Package Limited Warranty
Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
General Pre-Delivery Inspection: All Gasoline I/O Drive Systems
First Service Inspection: All Gasoline I/O Drive Systems
Specifications
Dpx 500
Dpx 600

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