After Use; Stopping The Engine; Safety Measures - Volvo Penta 3.0GS/SX Owner's Manual

To counteract boiling and heat stress the engine should be run for a few minutes at idle (in neutral) before turning
it off. This is especially important if the engine has been operated at high engine speeds (rpm).
Before stopping the engine: The drive must be trimmed in to its maximum to protect the trim cylinders untreated
surfaces from fouling.
IMPORTANT! Do not trim the drive if it might hit the bottom, at low water for example. Trim it to its maxi-
mum raised position instead.

Stopping the engine

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Move control handle to the NEUTRAL position.
Turn ignition key to the OFF position.
NOTE! Do not stop engine at speeds above idle or
"speed up" engine while turning off ignition. Engine
damage could result.

Safety measures

Inspect the engine and engine compartment for
any leaks.
Close the fuel cock.
Switch off the main switches if the boat is not to
be used for some time.
IMPORTANT Do not forget to open the cock be-
fore the engine is started again.
IMPORTANT! Never break the circuit with the
main switches while the engine is running. The
generator and engine electronics (injection
engines) may be damaged.

After use

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