Cold Weather Precautions - Volvo Penta KAD32 Instruction Book

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Cold weather precautions

To prevent freezing damage, the seawater system must be drained and
the freshwater system coolant must have sufficient antifreeze protec-
tion. Refer to the section on the cooling system in "Care".
IMPORTANT! A poorly charged battery may burst as a result of
freezing.
Transporting on a trailer
Before pulling boats with on to a trailer, trim the drive out to "Lift range"
(maximum lift). An automatic stop will cut off the current to the hydraulic
pump when the drive has reached its max. lift point. The stop is auto-
matically reset when trimming down. NOTE! Check local legislation for
transporting boats on trailers, there are differences between different
countries' trailer laws.
IMPORTANT! The engine must not be run with the drive in the "Lift"
range. Before transporting the boat by trailer always secure the
drive in the lift position with a Trailer Kit (accessory) or similar, so
that it cannot drop down.
Boats with reverse gear: Drain water out the exhaust pipes to
prevent water entering the engine when transporting the boat by
trailer.
Laying up on land
Where boats are kept laid up on land when not in use, for example, trailer
boats, there is a lower level of galvanic corrosion protection due to
oxidation on the sacrificial anodes. Before launching the boat the sacrifi-
cial anodes on the drive and shield must be cleaned with emery paper to
remove any oxidation.
NOTE! Do not use a wire brush or other steel tools when cleaning, as
these may damage the galvanic protection.