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Volvo 8.1GXiE-J Operator's Manual

Volvo 8.1GXiE-J Operator's Manual (184 pages)

5.0L, 5.7L, 8.1L SX-A, DPS-A, XDP-B

Brand: Volvo | Category: Engine | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

7
- California Proposition 65 Warning
  2
- Safety Information
  
  11
  - General Information
    11
  - Safety Precautions (Maintenance and Service)
    12
    
    Before Starting the Engine
    12
    
    Engine Decals
    12
    
    Knowledge
    12
    
    Lifting the Engine
    12
    
    Stop the Engine
    12
    
    Washing the Engine
    12
    
    Batteries
    13
    
    Fire and Explosion
    13
    
    Fuel and Lubrication Oil
    13
    
    Non-Original Components
    13
    
    Start Spray
    13
    
    Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
    14
    
    Chemicals
    14
    
    Cooling System
    14
    
    Electrical System
    14
    
    Fuel System
    14
    
    Hot Surfaces and Fluids
    14
    
    Lubrication System
    14
  - Safety Precautions While Operating the Boat
    15
    
    Accidents
    15
    
    Daily Checklist
    15
    
    Do Not Start the Engine
    15
    
    Emergency Stop Switch
    15
    
    Maneuvering
    15
    
    Refueling
    15
    
    Your New Boat
    15
    
    Station Wagon" Effect & Carbon Monoxide
    16
  - Safety Checklists
    17
    
    Planning Your Trip
    17
    
    Replacement Parts and Tools Checklist
    17
    
    Safety Equipment
    17
    
    Safety Equipment Checklist
    17
    
    Trip Checklist
    17
  - Basic Safety Rules of Boating
    18
    
    High Performance Boat Operation
    18
- Introduction
  
  19
  - Care of the Environment
    19
  - Fuel and Oils
    19
  - Breaking-In
    19
  - Certified Engines
    20
  - Power Ratings
    21
    
    Load Condition (Speed of Planing Hull)
    21
- General Information
  
  23
- Instrumentation
  
  27
  - Instrument Panel
    27
    
    Audible Alarm
    28
    
    Emergency Stop Switch
    28
    
    Checking Instruments
    29
    
    Engine Coolant Temperature
    29
    
    Oil Pressure
    29
    
    Voltage/Charge
    29
    
    Analog Trim Instrument
    30
    
    Power Trim/Tilt
    30
    
    Trim Instruments
    30
    
    Impact Protection
    31
    
    Trim/Tilt Motor Protection
    31
  - Engine Protection Mode
    32
    
    Engine Control Module (ECM)
    32
  - Other Instruments
    32
- Controls
  
  33
  - Remote Control Unit
    33
    
    Disengaging the Shift Function
    33
    
    Shifting from Neutral
    33
    
    Single Lever Control Operation
    33
    
    Neutral Interlock Button
    34
    
    Twin Unit Maneuvering
    34
    
    Shifting between Forward and Reverse
    35
    
    Cruising Speed
    36
    
    How to Shift and Control Speed
    36
    
    Control Panel
    37
    
    Operating Trim Controls
    37
    
    Remote Control Lever
    37
    
    Trim Controls
    37
    
    Friction Brake
    38
    
    Side Mount Remote Controls
    38
    
    Top Mount Remote Controls
    38
- Operation
  
  39
  - Operating the Engine
    39
    
    Before Starting
    39
    
    Starting the Engine
    40
    
    If the Engine Floods
    41
    
    Stopping the Engine
    41
  - Steering System Operation
    42
    
    Twin Unit Steering
    42
  - Power Trim and Tilt Operation
    43
    
    Power Trim Operation
    43
    
    Determining the Proper Trim
    44
    
    Operating in "Bow-Up" Position
    44
    
    Operating in "Bow-Down" Position
    45
    
    Power Tilt Operation
    45
    
    Power Trim/Tilt Switch & Gauge Location
    45
  - Special Boating Situations
    46
    
    High Altitude Operation
    46
    
    Shallow Water Operation
    46
    
    Operating in Freezing Temperatures
    47
    
    Salt Water Operation
    47
    
    Trailering Your Boat
    47
- Features
  
  49
- Maintenance Parts List
  
  57
- Maintenance
  
  61
  - Engine Break-In Period
    61
    
    Break-In Procedures
    61
    
    First Two Hours
    62
    
    Next Eight Hours
    62
    
    First Service Inspection (Dealer 50-Hour Check)
    63
    
    For the Next Ten Hours
    63
    
    Operating after Break-In Period
    63
    
    Off-Season Storage (Winterization)
    64
    
    Preparing for Boating (Launching)
    64
  - Static Water Line
    65
    
    Static Water Line Test
    65
  - Maintenance Schedule
    66
  - Maintenance of Boat's Systems
    69
  - Engine Exhaust System
    69
    
    Drive Unit Bellows
    70
    
    Checking the PCV Valve
    71
    
    PCV Valve
    71
  - Fuel System
    72
    
    Gasoline Recommendations
    72
    
    Gasoline Containing Alcohol
    73
    
    Leaded Fuels
    73
    
    Detonation (Spark Knock)
    74
    
    Electronic Fuel Injection
    74
    
    Preventing Gum Formation and Corrosion
    74
    
    Electric Fuel Pumps
    75
    
    Flame Arrestor
    75
    
    Engine Fuel Filter Replacement
    76
    
    Fuel Filter
    76
  - Electrical System
    77
    
    Batteries and Connections
    77
    
    Battery Cables
    77
    
    Battery Replacement
    79
    
    Distributor Cap and Rotor
    79
    
    Multiple Batteries and Selector Switch
    79
    
    Checking and Changing Spark Plugs
    80
    
    Spark Plugs
    80
    
    Circuit Breakers and Fuses
    81
  - Belt Replacement
    82
    
    Serpentine Belt Engines
    82
  - Cooling System
    83
    
    Closed Cooling System (F-Series)
    83
    
    Raw Water System
    83
    
    5.7L Engines (Raw Water Cooled)
    84
    
    Engine Overheating
    84
    
    Replacing the Engine Thermostat
    84
    
    5.7L Engines (Closed Cooling System)
    85
    
    Liter Engines (Raw Water Cooled)
    85
    
    Engine Flush
    86
    
    Liter Engines (Closed Cooling System)
    86
    
    Draining the Cooling System
    87
    
    Raw Water Cooled Engines
    87
    
    5.7 Liter Engines (F-Series)
    88
    
    Draining the Closed Cooling System
    88
    
    Impeller: Checking & Replacing
    89
    
    Liter Engines (F-Series)
    89
  - Lubrication System
    90
    
    Engine/Crankcase Oil
    90
    
    Changing Engine Oil
    91
    
    Checking Engine Oil Level
    91
    
    Changing the Oil Filter
    92
    
    Shaft Spline and Bearing Lubrication
    92
    
    Tie Rod (Twin Installations Only)
    92
    
    Power Steering Reservoir Fluid Level
    93
    
    Steering System
    93
    
    Power Trim/Tilt Fluid: XDP-B
    94
    
    Power Trim/Tilt-Fluid: SX-A/DPS-A
    94
  - Drive Components (SX-A/DPS-A)
    95
    
    Checking the Drive Unit Lubricant (SX-A/DPS-A)
    95
    
    Draining and Filling the Drive Unit (SX-A/DPS-A)
    95
    
    Drive Unit Lubrication (SX-A/DPS-A)
    95
    
    Alternate Fill Procedure (SX-A/DPS-A)
    97
    
    Pitot Tube (Speedometer Port)
    98
    
    Sterndrive Oil Capacity (SX-A/DPS-A)
    98
  - Drive Components (XDP-B)
    99
    
    Checking the Drive Unit Lubricant (XDP-B)
    99
    
    Draining the Drive Unit (XDP-B)
    99
    
    Drive Unit Lubrication (XDP-B)
    99
    
    Filling the Drive Unit (XDP-B)
    100
  - Sacrificial Anodes
    101
    
    Replacing Anodes (SX-A/DPS-A)
    101
    
    Replacing Anodes (XDP-B)
    102
    
    Replacing Heat Exchanger Anodes
    102
  - Active Corrosion Protection System
    103
    
    (SX-A/DPS-A Only)
    103
  - Painting the Drive (SX-A/DPS-A Only)
    106
    
    Paint Application (SX-A/DPS-A Only)
    106
    
    Preparation
    106
  - Painting the Drive (XDP-B Only)
    107
    
    Paint Application (XDP-B Only)
    107
    
    Preparation
    107
  - Propeller Care
    108
    
    Installing the SX-A Propeller
    108
    
    Propeller Replacement - SX-A
    108
    
    Removing the SX-A Propeller
    108
    
    Installing the DPS-A Propeller
    109
    
    Propeller Replacement - DPS-A
    109
    
    Removing the DPS-A Propeller
    109
    
    Installing the XDP-B Propeller
    110
    
    Propeller Replacement - XDP-B
    110
    
    Removing the XDP-B Propeller
    110
  - Boat Bottom
    111
    
    Bottom Painting
    111
  - Engine Alignment
    111
    
    Engine Submersion
    111
  - Replacement Parts
    112
- Troubleshooting
  
  113
  - Troubleshooting - System Isolation
    113
Engine Troubleshooting Guides

114
- Title
  
  115
  - Engine will Not Crank
    115
  - Engine Cranks, but will Not Start
    115
  - Hard Starting - Cold Engine
    116
  - Hard Starting - Hot Engine
    116
  - Engine Runs Rough
    117
  - Engine Noises and Vibrations
    117
  - Engine Overheats
    118
  - Engine dies out
    119
  - Engine Won't Reach Operating RPM
    119
  - Defective Engine Lubricating System
    120
  - Low Battery Voltage after Short Storage
    120
- Technical Data
  
  121
- Metric Conversion Chart
  
  127
- General Torque Specifications
  
  128
- Appendix - EVC EC User's Guide
  
  129
- Appendix - EVC User's Guide
  
  129
  - Features
    129
    
    Main EVC Components
    129
    
    Stations
    130
    
    Main Station
    131
    
    Secondary Station (Fly Bridge Station)
    131
  - Instrumentation
    132
    
    Power Trim Control Panel
    132
    
    Start/Stop Panel
    132
    
    EVC Control Panel
    133
    
    EVC Basic Window
    134
    
    EVC Displays
    134
    
    Alarm Display (Optional)
    135
    
    General Warning: Red or Amber Indicator
    135
    
    Oil Pressure: Red Indicator
    135
    
    Battery: Amber Indicator
    136
    
    Coolant Level
    136
    
    Coolant Temperature: Red Indicator
    136
    
    Oil Level
    136
    
    Water in Fuel
    136
    
    Gauges (Optional)
    137
    
    Main Menu
    138
    
    Menu Structure
    138
    
    Trip Menu
    140
    
    Gauges Menu
    141
    
    Connection Fault
    142
    
    Display Contrast
    142
    
    Multiple Window Display
    142
    
    ENGINE Page (Button 1)
    143
    
    MULTI Page (Button 2)
    144
    
    Graph Page (Button 4)
    145
    
    Trip Page (Button 3)
    145
  - Operation
    146
    
    Acknowledging Alarms and Messages
    146
    
    Checking the Control Panel Leds
    146
    
    Checking the Display(S)
    146
    
    Clear Flood before Starting the Engine
    146
    
    Starting Using the Start/Stop Panel
    146
    
    Active Station
    147
    
    Changing and Activating Station
    147
    
    Station Handling
    147
    
    Disengaging the Shift Function
    148
    
    Engine Synchronization Function
    148
    
    Locking/Unlocking Stations
    148
    
    Stopping Using the Start/Stop Panel
    148
    
    Power Trim
    149
    
    Power Trim Buttons
    149
    
    Trim Ranges
    150
    
    Power Trim Instrument and Displays
    151
    
    Emergency Trimming
    152
    
    Power Trim Assistant
    152
  - Troubleshooting
    153
    
    Alarm for Faults
    153
    
    Alarms and Messages
    153
    
    Diagnostic Function
    153
    
    Alarm for Fuel or Depth (Optional)
    154
    
    Acknowledging Alarms and Messages
    155
    
    Retrieving Faults
    156
    
    Fault Register
    157
  - Calibrations and Settings
    160
    
    Entering the Settings Menu
    160
    
    EVC Settings
    160
    
    Contents of the Settings Menu
    161
    
    Neutral Beep
    162
    
    PTA (On/Off)
    162
    
    Depth Alarm (Optional)
    163
    
    Distance
    165
    
    Units
    165
    
    US or Metric
    165
    
    Fuel Multipoint Calibration
    166
    
    Fuel Tank Calibration
    166
    
    Approximated Trip Data
    167
    
    Fuel Alarm Pop-Up
    167
    
    Fuel Full Tank Calibration
    167
    
    Fuel Level Signal Loss
    167
    
    Display Contrast
    168
    
    Select Language
    168
    
    PTA Calibration
    169
    
    Information Beep
    170
    
    Speed Factor (Optional)
    170
    
    Bleep
    171
    
    Configuration Menu
    171
    
    Display Contrast
    171
    
    Settings - EVC System Display
    171
    
    Display (Interval)
    172
    
    Engine
    172
- Index
  
  173

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