Table Of Contents - Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-C Owner's Manual

Safety Information
General Information ..................................................4
Warning Symbols Used in this Manual ........................ 4
Safety Precautions (Maintenance and Service) ........5
Knowledge.............................................................. 5
Engine Decals ........................................................ 5
Stop the Engine...................................................... 5
Lifting the Engine.................................................... 5
Before Starting the Engine ..................................... 5
Washing the Engine ............................................... 5
Fire and Explosion ....................................................... 6
Fuel and Lubrication Oil ......................................... 6
Non-Original Components ...................................... 6
Batteries ................................................................. 6
Start Spray ............................................................. 6
Hot surfaces and Fluids ............................................... 6
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ........................................ 6
Chemicals .................................................................... 7
Cooling System ............................................................ 7
Lubrication System....................................................... 7
Fuel System ................................................................. 7
Electrical System.......................................................... 7
Safety Precautions While Operating the Boat...........8
Your New Boat ............................................................. 8
Accidents...................................................................... 8
Maneuvering ................................................................ 8
Emergency Stop Switch ............................................... 8
Daily Checklist.............................................................. 8
Refueling ...................................................................... 8
Do not Start the Engine................................................ 8
"Station Wagon" Effect & Carbon Monoxide ................ 9
Safety Checklists.....................................................10
Replacement Parts and Tools Checklist .................... 10
Safety Equipment....................................................... 10
Safety Equipment Checklist ................................. 10
Planning Your Trip ..................................................... 10
Trip Checklist........................................................ 10
Basic Safety Rules of Boating.................................... 11
High Performance Boat Operation ............................. 11
Introduction
Care of the Environment .........................................13
Fuel and Oils .............................................................. 13
Breaking-in ................................................................. 13
Certified Engines........................................................ 14
Power Ratings............................................................ 15
Load Condition (Speed of Planing Hull) ............... 15
General Information
Warranty Information.................................................. 17
Warranty Registration Form ................................. 17
Volvo Action Service (VAS)........................................ 17
Doing Your Own Maintenance and Repairs............... 17
Informational Decals and Identification Plates ........... 18
Identification Numbers ............................................... 19
Owner's Identification Card ........................................ 20
Service, Replacement Parts, and Accessories .......... 20
Volvo Penta Dealer Network ...................................... 20
Toll-free Dealer Locator Service........................... 20
Volvo Penta on the Internet........................................ 20
Instrumentation
Instrument Panel .....................................................21
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Audible Alarm........................................................22
Emergency Stop Switch..............................................22
Checking Instruments .................................................23
Oil Pressure ..........................................................23
Engine Coolant Temperature ................................23
Voltage/Charge .....................................................23
Engine Protection Mode .............................................24
Engine Control Module (ECM)....................................24
Master/Slave Arrangement .........................................25
Power Trim/Tilt............................................................25
Trim Instruments.........................................................26
Analog Trim Instrument.........................................26
Optional Digital Trim Instrument............................27
LED Display ..........................................................27
Other Instruments .......................................................27
Trim/Tilt Motor Protection ...........................................28
Impact Protection ..................................................28
Controls
Remote Control Unit............................................... 29
Single Lever Control Operation ..................................29
Shifting from Neutral ...................................................29
Disengaging the Shift Function...................................29
Twin Unit Maneuvering ...............................................30
How to Shift and Control Speed .................................30
Shifting between Forward and Reverse ................31
Cruising Speed .....................................................31
Friction Brake..............................................................32
Side Mount Remote Controls ................................32
Top Mount Remote Controls .................................32
Trim Controls ..............................................................33
Operating Trim Controls .............................................33
Control Panel ........................................................33
Remote Control Lever ...........................................33
Control Lever with Catch Button (Single) ..............33
Control Lever with Catch Button (Dual).................34
Operation
Operating the Engine ............................................. 35
Before Starting............................................................35
Starting the Engine (Cold Start)..................................36
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GL Models.............................................................36
Gi & GXi Models....................................................36
If the Engine Floods....................................................36
GL Models.............................................................36
Gi & GXi Models....................................................37
Starting the Engine (Warm Start)................................37
Stopping the Engine ...................................................37
Operating Remote Controls ................................... 38
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Using the Gear Shift Release Button..........................38
Steering System Operation .................................... 39
Twin Unit Steering ......................................................39
Power Trim and Tilt Operation ............................... 40
Power Trim Operation.................................................40
Determining the Proper Trim ......................................40
Operating in "Bow-up" Position .............................41
Operating in "Bow-down" Position.........................41
Power Tilt Operation ...................................................42
Power Trim/Tilt Switch & Gauge Location.............42
Special Boating Situations ..................................... 43
Shallow Water Operation............................................43
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High Altitude Operation...............................................43
Operating in Freezing Temperatures..........................43
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