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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL D1, D2...
  • Page 2 CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and a broad range of engine parts are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. Additionally, lubricants, fuels, and other fluids used in engines–including any waste created through the wearing of engine parts–contain or produce chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Foreword ...................... 2 Safety Information ..................3 Introduction ....................8 Instruments and Controls ................ 10 Starting ...................... 18 Operation ....................20 Engine Shutdown ..................23 Fault Handling ................... 25 In Case of Emergency ................29 Maintenance Schedule ................31 Maintenance ....................

  • Page 4: Foreword

    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.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Check that you heave received the correct operator’s manual before you read on. If not, please contact your Volvo Penta dealer. This symbol is used in the operator’s manual and on the product, to call your attention to the fact that this is safety information.
  • Page 6 Safety Information Your new boat Fuel filling Read the instruction books and other information There is always a risk of fire and explosion during fuel carefully, which came with your new boat. Learn to filling. Smoking is not permissible, and the engine handle the engine, controls and other equipment in a should be stopped.
  • Page 7 Safety Information Carbon monoxide poisoning When a boat moves forwards, an area of low pressure Most modern boats are designed so that the problem air forms behind the boat. In adverse conditions, this of low-pressure suction is very rare, however. If low- low pressure can be so strong that the boat’s own pressure suction does occur anyway, do not open exhaust fumes are sucked into the cockpit or cabin,...

  • Page 8: Fire And Explosion

    Turbocharger unit can cause serious personal injury. Service literature covering more complicated opera- Foreign objects can also be sucked in and cause tions is available from your Volvo Penta dealer. mechanical damage to the unit. Never carry out any work on the engine if you are...

  • Page 9: Fuel System

    Chemicals Installing non Volvo Penta components may cause the system to malfunction. Most chemicals such as anti-freeze, rustproofing agent, inhibiting oil, degreasing agent etc. are haz- Service must be done by approved workshops.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Introduction This Operator's Manual has been prepared to give you the greatest possible benefit from your Volvo Penta marine engine. It contains the information you need to be able to operate and maintain the engine safely and correctly. Please read the Operator's Manual carefully and learn to handle the engine, controls and other equipment in a safe manner before you cast off on your maiden voyage.

  • Page 11: Certified Engines

    Certification means that an engine type has been possible environmental impact. Through regular serv- checked and approved by the relevant authority. The ice and use of by Volvo Penta approved spare parts, engine manufacturer guarantees that all engines these qualities are retained.

  • Page 12: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls This chapter describes the instruments, panels and controls Volvo Penta sells for your engine. If you would like to complement your instrumentation, or if your boat is equipped with instruments not described here, we ask that you contact your Volvo Penta dealer.
  • Page 13 Instruments and Controls Gauges Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed; multiply the value shown on the dial by 1,000 to get the number of RPMX1000 engine revolutions per minute. Operating information is displayed in the tachometer window. Operating information symbols 1 Pre-heating The pre-heat symbol is displayed when the glow function is active.
  • Page 14 Instruments and Controls Optional instruments These instruments are sold as engine accessories by Volvo Penta. 1 Voltmeter, battery charging The meter shows the alternator charge current. During operations the charge voltage must be around 14 V. When the engine is stopped and elec- trical power switched on, battery voltage is around 12 V.

  • Page 15: Evc System Display

    Instruments and Controls EVC System Display It is possible to present several windows with different operational information in the EVC system display. The various screens are selected using the instrument but- tons. Before the display is put to use certain settings must be entered in the configuration menu;...
  • Page 16 Instruments and Controls Engine, button 1 Engine revolutions and speed are shown in the upper part of the window. Operating hours are displayed in the lower part, along with a fuel level indicator if this function is installed. If speed information is lacking, coolant temperature will be shown instead.
  • Page 17 (single, port, starboard or twin). Eng. series: setting the engine series for the display (D1/D2, <D2). The display is factory set for engines larger than D1/D2, therefore the display must be re-set before it can be used on D1/D2 engines.
  • Page 18 Calibration: the engine must be switched on during calibration. Depth compensation Setting the Volvo Penta echo sounder. The echo-soun- der can be installed anywhere between the waterline and the boat's deepest point. Set the deviation – off set – so that the display value shows one of these points.
  • Page 19 Instruments and Controls Controls This section describes the controls Volvo Penta sells for your engine. Contact your dealer if your boat is equipped with controls other than those described here, and you feel uncertain about their function. Maneuvering A single-lever control operates both gearshift and throttle functions from the same lever.

  • Page 20: Starting

    Starting the Engine Activate the control panel by depressing the on/off but- ton (1). The Volvo Penta logo is displayed in the win- dow. Two audible signals are sounded to indicate the system is ready and that the engine may be started.
  • Page 21 Starting Check the tachometer If an operational fault occurs an audible alarm will sound and a symbol will flash in the tachometer win- RPMX1000 dow. Refer to the Fault Handling page 25 chapter for more detailed information and recommended actions. Check the alarm instrument (accessory).

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation Learn to handle the engine, controls and other equipment in a safe and proper manner before casting off on your maiden voyage. Remember to avoid sudden and extreme rudder maneuvers and gear shifts. There is a risk for passengers and crew falling over or falling overboard. WARNING! A rotating propeller can cause serious injury.
  • Page 23 Operation Maneuvering Shifting between ahead and astern must be done at idle revolutions. Shifting at higher revolutions can be uncomfortable for those on board and cause unnec- essary stress to the transmission or make the engine stall. Always shift between ahead and astern in the following manner: 1 Reduce engine revolutions to idle and allow the boat to lose most of its speed.

  • Page 24: Cruising Speed

    Operation Sailing When sailing, set the control lever to astern if a folding propeller is fitted. Is a fixed propeller is fitted the control lever should be set in neutral or reverse. When using a fixed propeller and sailing with the control lever set to reverse the speed is slowed down though less noise is being made.

  • Page 25: Engine Shutdown

    Engine Shutdown Allow the engine to run at low idle, in neutral, for a few minutes after operations are completed. In this way after- boiling is avoided at the same time as temperature equalization takes place. This is especially important when the engine has been run under heavy load at high rpm .

  • Page 26: Cold Weather Precautions

    Engine Shutdown Operation break with the boat in water If the boat is not used, but left in the water, the engine must be warmed up at least once every fortnight. This prevents corrosion damage in the engine. If you expect the boat to be unused for two months or more, it must be laid up, please refer to Stor- age page 64 Operation break with the boat out of water...

  • Page 27: Fault Handling

    Fault Handling Despite regular maintenance according to the maintenance schedule and perfect operation conditions faults may occur which must be attended to before the boat can travel further. This chapter describes alarms and fault handling. If an operational fault arises an audible alarm will sound and a symbol will flash in the tachometer win- dow(1) If optional equipment such as an alarm moni- RPMX1000...
  • Page 28 Check that the oil filter is not blocked. Change the oil filter as necessary; refer to Engine oil and engine oil filter, changing page 40. • Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains. Battery The charging lamp lights up when the alternator stops...

  • Page 29: System Failure

    • Check to see if there are any chafed wires or wires with loose connections. • Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains. Fuel level The fuel level symbol is displayed when less than 20% fuel remains in the tank if a fuel level sensor is instal- led (optional equipment).

  • Page 30: Fault Tracing

    A number of symptoms and possible causes of engine malfunctions are described in the table below. Always contact your Volvo Penta dealer if any problems occur which you cannot solve by yourself. NOTICE! Read the safety regulations for care and maintenance in the Safety Information page 6 chapter before work you start work.

  • Page 31: In Case Of Emergency

    In Case of Emergency Despite regular service in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule and perfect operating condi- tions, faults may occur that must be remedied before the boat can continue its trip. This chapter provides advice on how to remedy a number of conceivable faults.
  • Page 32 In Case of Emergency WARNING! Working with or going close to a running engine is a safety risk. Watch out for rotating components and hot surfaces. WARNING! Do not touch the connections during the start attempt: Risk of arcing. Do not bend over any of the batteries either. 5 Turn off the engine.

  • Page 33: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Your Volvo Penta engine and its equipment are designed for high reliability and long life. The engines are built to withstand the marine environment, but also to have the smallest possible environmental impact. If the engine and transmission are serviced regularly according to the schedule, these qualities will be retained and unnecessary malfunctions will be avoided.
  • Page 34 Batteries, electrolyte level Reverse gear, oil level S-drive, oil level Every 200 hours / at least once a year, included in extended protection D1 Engine oil and oil filters Reverse gear, oil Reverse gear, propeller shaft seal S-drive, oil S-drive/reverse gear, corrosion protection Oil change intervals vary, depending on engine type, oil grade and sulfur content of the fuel.

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Care and maintenance work should be done with the engine stopped unless otherwise specified. Stop the engine before opening or removing the engine hatch/hood. Make it impossible to start the engine by removing the start key and cutting the system voltage with the main switches. D1-20 with MS10A reverse gear Coolant filling Heat exchanger...
  • Page 36 Maintenance D1-30 with MS15A reverse gear Coolant filling Heat exchanger Relay box Alternator Starter motor Oil cooler, reverse gear Oil dipstick, reverse gear P0008054 D1-30 with MS15A reverse gear Air filter/air intake Fuel hand pump Oil dipstick, engine Oil filler, engine...
  • Page 37 Maintenance D2-40 with 130S sailboat drive Coolant filling Heat exchanger Relay box Alternator Starter motor Sea cock, S-drive Cooling water inlet, S-drive Folding propeller P0008056 D2-40 with 130S sailboat drive Oil dipstick, S-drive 10 11 Air filter/air intake Fuel hand pump Oil dipstick, engine Oil filler, engine Sacrificial anodes...

  • Page 38: Engine, General

    Maintenance Engine, General General inspection Make a habit of visually checking the engine and engine bay before starting, and after operations when you have stopped the engine. This will help you to dis- cover abnormalities quickly, or if something is about to happen.

  • Page 39: Drive Belt, Check And Change

    3 Install the new belt. Adjust. 4 Check the belt tension again after a few hours' operations. IMPORTANT! D1-30, D2-40: Ensure that the alternator belt is placed D1-30 and D2-40 in the groove closest to the alternator. 47702088 05-2011...

  • Page 40: Idling, Adjustment

    Maintenance Idling, adjustment For engine idle revolutions, refer to the Engines sec- tion. Low idle revolutions may cause the engine to stall, while higher idle revolutions cause extra stress on the drive/reverse gear during shifting maneuvers. Adjustment must be made while the engine is warm. 1 Put the control lever in neutral.
  • Page 41 Maintenance Lubrication System Oil change intervals can vary depending on oil grade and sulphur content of the fuel, please refer toTechni- cal Data, Lubrication System. Oil change intervals must never exceed a period of 12 months. If you want longer oil change intervals than given in the table Oil Grade and Oil Change Interval, the condition of the oil must be checked by the oil manufacturers through regular oil testing.
  • Page 42 Maintenance Engine oil and engine oil filter, changing Always follow the recommended oil change interval. Use only oils of the recommended grades; refer to Oil Grade and Oil Change Interval. WARNING! Hot oil and hot surfaces can cause burns. 1 Run the engine until warm so that the oil is easier to pump.

  • Page 43: Engine Fuel Filter Replacement

    Maintenance Fuel System Only use the grades of fuel recommended in the fuel specification, see Technical Data, Fuel System. Always observe the greatest cleanliness during re- fuelling and work on the fuel system. All work on the unit injectors of the engine must be carried out by an authorized workshop.

  • Page 44: Fuel System, Bleeding

    Maintenance Fuel system, bleeding The fuel system must be purged after a filter change, if the fuel tank has been run dry and after a long-term stoppage. 1 Open the purge screw (1) on the fuel filter approx. three turns. Avoid fuel spills; use rags to soak up fuel at the purging point.

  • Page 45: Freshwater System

    The use of anti-corrosion agents alone is not permitted in Volvo Penta engines. Never use water alone as the coolant. The corrosion protection additives become less effec- tive over time, which means that the coolant must be changed at regular intervals;...
  • Page 46 –28°C (–18°F). At60% glycol concentration, the freezing point is lowered to – 54°C (–65°F). Never mix more than 60% concentrate (Volvo Penta Coolant) in the coolant. A greater concentration pro- vides reduced cooling effect with the risk for overheat- ing and reduced frost protection.

  • Page 47: Coolant Level, Checking And Topping Up

    Maintenance Coolant Level, Checking and Topping Up WARNING! Do not open the coolant filler cap when the engine is warm, except in emergencies, this could cause serious personal injury. Steam or hot fluid could spray out. 1 Turn the filler cap slowly counter-clockwise and release any pressure from the system before removing the cap completely.

  • Page 48: Heat Exchanger, Cleaning

    Maintenance Heat Exchanger, Cleaning WARNING! All coolant is hazardous and harmful to the environ- ment. Do not consume. Coolant is flammable. Cooling performance is reduced by scaling in the hea- texchanger. It should therefore be flushed when the- coolant is changed. 1 Drain the coolant, please refer to section Coolant, Draining page 45.

  • Page 49: Seawater System

    Maintenance Seawater System The raw water system is the engine's external cooling system. On engines with drives, the raw water pump sucks in water via the drive, through the control sys- tem's oil cooler to the raw water pump. The water then passes through the raw water filter before being pumped through the fuel cooler, intercooler, engine oil cooler and heat exchanger.

  • Page 50: Seawater System, Draining

    Maintenance Seawater System, Draining WARNING! Risk of water entry. Close the seawater cocks before doing any work on the seawater system. To prevent freeze bursting, the raw water system must be drained during cold weather when there is a risk of freezing.

  • Page 51: Impeller, Check And Change

    Maintenance Impeller, Check and Change WARNING! Risk of water entry. Close the seawater cocks before doing any work on the seawater system. 1 Close the sea cock. 2 Remove cover on the seawa-ter pump. Remove impeller . If there are cracks or other defects the impeller must be replaced.

  • Page 52: Seawater System, Cleaning And Inhibiting

    Let it run at fast idle for a few minutes. Stop the engine. 6 Fill the bucket with an antifreeze solution (40% Volvo Penta Coolant and 60% freshwater) and arrange for the collection of the solution throughput. 7 Start the engine and let it idle. Stop the engine just before the mixture is depleted.
  • Page 53 Maintenance Seawater Filter, Check and Cleaning WARNING! Risk of water entry. Close the seawater cocks before doing any work on the seawater system. If the water where the boat is used contains contami- nants, seaweed, etc. the filter should be checked more frequently than stated in the maintenance schedule.

  • Page 54: Main Switch

    Maintenance Electrical System The engine is equipped with a 2-pole electrical system and an alternator. System voltage is 12V. WARNING! Always stop the engine and break the current using the main switches before working on the electrical system. Isolate shore current to the engine block heater, bat- tery charger or accessories mounted on the engine.

  • Page 55: Electrical Connections

    Check that electrical connections are dry, free from oxide, and that they are securely tightened. Spray the connections as necessary with water-repellent spray (Volvo Penta universal oil). Battery, Maintenance WARNING! Risk of fire and explosion. Never allow an open flame or electric sparks near the battery or batteries.

  • Page 56: Battery, Charging

    Maintenance Cleaning Keep the batteries clean and dry. Contamination and oxide on the batteries and battery poles can cause stray currents, voltage drop and discharge, especially in wet weather. Remove oxidation from the battery poles and terminals, using a brass brush. Tighten the terminals securely and grease them with terminal grease or petroleum jelly.

  • Page 57: Electrical Installations

    Maintenance • Charge batteries if they have become discharged. During charging, unscrew the cell plugs but leave them in the plug holes. Ventilate well, especially if the batteries are charged in an enclosed space. • If the engine is not used for a longer period of time, the batteries should be fully charged, then possibly trickle charged (please refer to the battery manu- facturer’s recommendations).
  • Page 58 Maintenance The following must always be heeded: 1 If shore power is connected it must always be ground protected ashore, never in the boat. Fur- thermore, the shore power installation should be equipped with a ground fault interrupter. The shore power installation (transformer, inverter, battery charger etc.) must be designed for marine use where the high-tension side is galvanically sep- arated from the low-tension side.
  • Page 59 Maintenance Reverse Gear Oil level, checking and topping up 1 Start the engine and let it run on idle a few minutes. 2 Remove the dipstick by turning counter-clockwise. 3 Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it in the reverse gear without screwing it in.

  • Page 60: Propeller Shaft Sealing, Check

    Maintenance Propeller Shaft Sealing, Check If the boat is fitted with a Volvo Penta propeller shaft, the propeller shaft seals must be lubricated before launch and purged directly after launching. Purge the glands by pressing them together, at the same time as they are pressed down onto the shaft.
  • Page 61 Maintenance Drive The S-Drive is equipped with a sacrificial anode that prevents galvanic corrosion. The galvanic protection can be disabled by incorrect electrical installations and suchlike. Damage caused by so-called electrolytic cor- rosion can appear quickly and can often be extensive. Read more about this in the Electrical Installa- tions page 55 section.

  • Page 62: Transmission Oil, Change

    For oil grade, refer to the Technical Data page 71 section. The oil should have a golden brown nuance. If the oil is gray, water has entered the stern drive. In this case let a Volvo Penta workshop carry out checks on the stern drive. P0007537 47702088 05-2011...

  • Page 63: Rubber Sealing

    Maintenance Corrosion protection, checking and changing Check the sacrificial anode (1) on the stern drive and the three sacrificial anodes (2) on the propeller regu- larly. Replace with new anodes when approximately 1/3 of an anode has corroded away. When the boat is stored ashore, corrosion protection deteriorates due to oxidization of sacrificial anodes in contact with air.
  • Page 64 IMPORTANT! The tab washer (3) must be replaced if necessary. Only Volvo Penta original lock screws (2) may be used. P0007539 3-bladed folding propeller (stern drive) 2-bladed folding propeller (stern drive)
  • Page 65 Maintenance 4 Install one propeller blade to the hub and press in the cotter pin (1) so that the groove in the pin is aligned with the lock screw hole (2). Apply thread locking fluid to the lock screw and tighten it to 10 5 Install the blades the same way in consecutive order.

  • Page 66: Storage

    Storage Have an authorized Volvo Penta workshop carry out checks on the engine and other equipment before the boat is put into winter storage. Make sure all necessary repairs and service are completed so that the boat is in top condition before the next season.
  • Page 67 • Clean the outside of the engine. Do not use a high- pressure washer to clean the engine. Touch up any paint damage with Volvo Penta original paint. • Check all control cables and treat with conserva- tionagent.

  • Page 68: Bringing Out Of Storage

    Storage Bringing Out of Storage Check the oil level in the engine and stern drive/ • reverse gear. Top up as necessary. If the system contains conservation oil this must be drained, and the system must then be filled with oil. For the cor- rect oil grade, refer to Technical Data, Lubrication System.

  • Page 69: Painting The Drive And Underwater Hull

    2 Wash with cellulose thinners or an equivalent. 3 Spackle and sand smooth any pores in the surface. 4 Paint with Volvo Penta original primer and paint. Allow to dry. 5 Paint the stern drive with anti-fouling agent for alu- minum drives according to the manufacturer's rec- ommendations.

  • Page 70: Technical Data

    D1-30 D2-40 Crankshaft power, kW* 13.8 20.9 29.1 Propeller shaft, power, kW* 13.3 20.1 27.9 After sales designation D1-13 F D1-20 F D1-30 F D2-40 F Swept volume, l 0.51 0.76 1.13 1.51 No. of cylinders Cylinder diameter/stroke, mm 67/72...
  • Page 71 Tightening torque, oil drain plug 30–40 Nm 30–40 Nm 30–40 Nm 30–40 Nm Oil change interval: Reached first in operation: Oil grade D1–13, D1–20, D1–30 D2–40 VDS-3 3), 4) VDS-2 and ACEA E7 VDS-2 and Global DHD-1 200 hours or 12 months.
  • Page 72 102°C 102°C 102°C 215°F 215°F 215°F 215°F Coolant Volvo Penta Coolant VCS and VCS Ready Mixed (yel- low colour) are based on Organic Acid Technology, OAT. Volvo Penta Coolant and Coolant Ready Mixed (green colour) are silicate based. 47702088 05-2011...
  • Page 73 Technical Data Water Quality ASTM D4985: Total solid particles <340 ppm Total hardness <9,5° dH Chloride <40 ppm Sulfate <100 ppm pH value 5.5–9 Silica (acc. ASTM D859) <20 mg SiO P0002094 Iron (acc. ASTM D1068) <0.10 ppm Manganese (acc. ASTM D858) <0.05 ppm Conductivity (acc.

  • Page 74: Identification Numbers

    Technical Data Identification Numbers There are type plates on the engine and transmission, marked with identification numbers. This information must always be used as reference when service and spare parts are ordered. You will probably find similar plates on your boat and its equipment. Note this information below, make a copy of the page and store it in a safe place, so that you can have the information available if the boat is stolen.
  • Page 75 ..............4 stroke diesel engine Engine model(s) covered by this declaration EC Type certificate number D1-13 ................. SB5 08 07 66019 005 D1-20 ................. SB5 08 07 66019 005 D1-30 ................. SB5 08 07 66019 006 D2-40 ................. SB5 08 07 66019 006...

  • Page 76: Operator's Manual Order

    (7–8 digits). http://vppneuapps.volvo.com/manual/coupon/ If internet access isn't possible, please contact your Volvo Penta dealer. All order information is stored internally at AB Volvo Penta and will not be shared with third parties. 47702088 05-2011...

  • Page 78: Alphabetical Index

    Alphabetical index Air Filter, Change........... 36 Alarms..............20 Battery, Charging........... 54 Battery, Maintenance..........53 Bringing Out of Storage..........66 Cold Weather Precautions........24 Control Panel............10 Controls..............17 Coolant Level, Checking and Topping Up....45 Coolant, Draining............45 Corrosion protection, checking and changing..61 Cruising Speed............
  • Page 80 AB Volvo Penta SE-405 08 Göteborg, Sweden www.volvopenta.com...

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