Multiple Batteries And Selector Switch; Distributor Cap And Rotor; Circuit Breakers And Fuses - Volvo Penta 3.0GLP-C Owner's Manual

Maintenance
DANGER! Fumes vented during battery
charging may cause an explosion.
1. Do not expose battery to electrical sparks or an
open flame.
2. Do not use jumper cables and a booster battery
to start engine.
3. If the battery compartment is not properly venti-
lated, remove battery from boat to recharge.
4. If the battery has become discharged ("dead") for
no apparent reason, check all electrical system
components for malfunction or a switch left ON,
before installing a recharged battery.
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DANGER! Failure to follow the safety precau-
tions below may result in electrical sparks ig-
niting fuel vapors causing fire or explosion.
1. Operate the boat's bilge blower for at least 5 min-
utes.
2. Open the engine cover or hatch and check the
boat's bilge area for gasoline fumes. If any fumes
can be detected by smell, do not operate the boat
until you find the source, clean up the spill, and
correct the cause.
3. Do not connect cables to battery until all other
electrical connections have been made.
4. Make sure the ignition switch is OFF before
removing or installing electrical equipment,
checking any electrical connections, or installing
battery cables.

Multiple Batteries and Selector Switch

See your Volvo Penta dealer for multiple battery in-
stallation recommendations.
If your boat is equipped with multiple batteries and a
selector switch, the engine should be operated with
the selector switch set to the ALL position. This will
provide charging system output to all batteries.
A battery isolator is recommended if batteries will be
switched for individual operation.

Distributor Cap and Rotor

Remove, inspect and clean the distributor cap and ro-
tor. Replace these components, if worn or damaged,
with genuine Volvo Penta parts. No other distributor
parts require service or replacement.
Be sure spark plug leads are replaced in the correct
firing order. Firing order information is provided in the
section entitled Technical Data on page 113.

Circuit Breakers and Fuses

The engine and boat's electrical system is protected
against current overload by a circuit breaker and fus-
es.
•
If the circuit breaker trips, push its button to reset
it.
•
Replace any blown fuses.
CAUTION! Circuit breakers or fuses that re-
peatedly fail indicate a problem that requires
immediate attention. See your Volvo Penta
dealer.
NOTE! If electrical connections are reversed, or
connections removed when the key switch
is on or the engine is running, the electrical
system may be immediately damaged.
VPA 7743722 English 10-2004