Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-C Owner's Manual page 3

Welcome Aboard
Congratulations on choosing a new boat equipped with a
Volvo Penta marine engine. Volvo Penta has been building
marine engines since 1907. Quality, operating reliability,
and innovation have made Volvo Penta a world leader in the
marine engine industry. From engineering design and
manufacturing to support activities in Parts, Service, and
Sales, high standards have been set to ensure your pride
and satisfaction as the owner of a Volvo Penta product.
As owner of a Volvo Penta marine engine, we would also
like to welcome you to a worldwide network of dealers and
service workshops to assist you with technical advice,
service requirements and replacement parts. Please
contact your nearest authorized Volvo Penta dealer for
assistance.
We wish you many pleasant voyages.
Our Core Values: Quality, Safety,
Environmental Care
The values and qualities that Volvo Penta expresses are
what make the company unique. From the very beginning,
safety and quality have stood at the heart of the
development of all of our products, processes, and services.
It is on these values and qualities that the Volvo Penta
corporate identity, brand position and legal status have
been founded. Today's core values of quality, safety, and
care for the environment remain central to Volvo Penta.
They express what we believe in as a company and will
ultimately help us to survive.
Quality
is a value that traditionally referred to product
quality but now encompasses all aspects of our products
and services. In today's competitive environment, Volvo
Penta's quality commitment extends beyond industrial
craftsmanship and engineering ingenuity to embrace care
for the customer throughout the life of the product.
Safety
will always be our most distinguishing core value.
Historically embedded in the quality of all Volvo products, it
also encompasses personal, family, business, and
environmental values.
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Environmental Care
in all operations, from design to
production, distribution, service, and recycling, is an integral
part of the Volvo quality commitment towards customers,
employees, and the community. By embracing the
environment as a core value, Volvo demonstrates its
understanding of the environmental impact its products
have upon nature and the shared urban and rural
surroundings.
Volvo Penta continually commits a considerable part of its
d e v e l o p m e n t r e s o u r c e s t o w a r d m i n i m i z i n g t h e
environmental impact of its products. Examples of areas
where we are always looking for improvements are exhaust
emissions, noise levels, and fuel consumption.
Regardless of whether your Volvo Penta engine is installed
in a boat used for pleasure or commercial operation,
incorrect operation or improper maintenance of the engine
will result in disturbance or damage to the environment.
In this owner's manual there are a number of service
procedures, which, if not followed, will lead to an increase in
the engine's impact on the environment, and on running
costs and a reduction in service life. Always observe
recommended service intervals and make a habit of
checking that the engine is operating normally every time
you use it. Contact an authorized Volvo Penta dealer if you
cannot correct the fault yourself.
Remember that most chemicals used on boats are harmful
to the environment if used incorrectly. Volvo Penta
recommends the use of biodegradable degreasing agents
for all cleaning. Always dispose of engine and transmission
oil waste, old paint, degreasing agents and cleaning residue
etc. at proper disposal areas so that they do not harm the
environment.
Adapt speed and distance during your boat trips so that
swell and noise generated by the boat do not disturb or harm
wildlife, moored boats, docks, etc. Wherever you land or
cruise, please show consideration and always leave the
areas you visit as you would like to find them yourself.