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Volvo Penta 4.3GL-A Operator's Manual

Volvo Penta 4.3GL-A Operator's Manual (108 pages)

Brand: Volvo Penta | Category: Engine | Size: 7 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Contents

4
Safety

6
Introduction

8
- Factors that Affect Engine Performance
  8
Introduction

10
- High Performance Boat Operation
  10
- General Information
  12
General Information

13
Features

17
- Circuit Breakers and Fuses
  17
- 3.0 Gs-B
  18
- 3.0 Gs-C
  20
- 4.3Gl-A, 5.0Gl-A/B, 5.7Gl-A/B
  22
- 4.3Gxi-A, 5.0Gxi-A, 5.7Gi-A, 5.7Gxi-B
  24
- 4.3Gxi-B, 5.0Gxi-B, 5.7Gi-B, 5.7Gxi-C
  26
- 4.3Gxi-BF, 5.0Gxi-BF, 5.7Gi-BF, 5.7Gxi-CF
  28
- 8.1Gi-B, 8.1Gxi-A
  30
- Dpx375, Dpx420
  32
- Anodes ("Sacrificial")
  34
- Audible Alarm
  34
- Engine Systems
  34
  - Emergency Stop Switch
    35
  - Engine Protection Mode (EFI Systems)
    36
- Instruments
  36
  - Engine Instruments
    36
  - Trim Instruments
    37
  - Trim/Tilt Motor Protection
    39
  - Impact Protection
    39
  - Power Trim/Tilt
    40
- Propellers
  40
- Drive Unit, Rotation, and Propellers
  42
- Propeller Rotation
  42
- Remote Controls
  44
- Trim Controls
  44
- Operating Trim Controls
  45
- Engine Break-In Period
  47
Operation

48
- Operating after Break-In Period
  48
  - Before Starting
    49
  - Starting the Engine, Cold Start
    49
  - Starting the Engine (Warm Start)
    50
  - Stopping the Engine
    51
  - Operating Remote Controls
    51
  - Side Mount Control
    51
  - Top Mount Control
    51
  - Steering System Operation
    52
    
    Twin Unit Steering
    52
    
    Power Trim and Tilt Operation
    53
  - Power Trim Operation
    53
    
    Determining the Proper Trim
    53
    
    Operating in "Bow-Down" Position
    54
    
    Operating in "Bow-Up" Position
    54
  - Power Tilt Operation
    55
    
    Power Trim/Tilt Switch Operation
    55
    
    Power Trim/Tilt Switch and Gauge Location
    56
  - Shifting and Controlling Speed
    56
  - Checking Instruments
    57
  - Special Boating Circumstances
    58
    
    High Altitude Operation
    58
    
    Operating Procedure for Freezing Temperatures
    58
    
    Salt Water Operation
    58
    
    Shallow Water Operation
    58
    
    Twin Unit Operation
    58
  - Trailering Your Boat
    59
  - Propeller Selection
    59
Maintenance Schedule

60
Maintenance

62
- Preparing for Boating after Storage (Launching)
  62
- Off-Season Storage Preparations ("Winterization")
  62
- Exhaust System
  62
- Fuel System
  63
  - Gasoline Recommendations
    63
    
    Detonation (Spark Knock)
    63
    
    Gasoline Containing Alcohol
    63
    
    Carburetor GL
    64
    
    Electric Fuel Pumps
    64
    
    Electronic Fuel Injection Gi, Gxi
    64
    
    Flame Arrestor
    64
    
    Carburetor Fuel Filter Replacement
    65
    
    Engine Fuel Filter Replacement
    65
    
    Fuel Filter
    65
Electrical System

65
- Battery Cables
  66
- Batteries and Connections
  66
- Multiple Batteries and Selector Switch
  68
- Distributor Cap and Rotor
  69
- Circuit Breakers and Fuses
  69
- Spark Plugs
  69
- Checking and Changing Spark Plugs
  70
Belt Adjustments

71
Cooling System

72
- Draining the Cooling System
  73
- Engine - Closed Cooling (F) Engines
  74
Steering System

75
Engine and Drive Service

78
- Lubrication System
  79
  - Engine/Crankcase Oil
    79
  - Drive Components
    80
  - Drive Unit Lubrication SX
    80
  - Anodes ("Sacrificial" Anodes)
    86
- Active Corrosion Protection System
  87
- Propeller Care
  88
- Propeller Replacement - SX
  89
- Propeller Replacement - DP-S
  90
- Propeller Replacement - DPX
  91
- Boat Bottom
  92
- Engine Alignment
  92
- Replacement Parts
  92
- Bottom Painting
  92
- Engine Submersion
  92
- Troubleshooting
  93
Specifications

94
- 3.0Gs-B, 3.0Gs-C
  94
- 4.3Gl-A
  95
- Ignition System
  95
- Gxi-A, 4.3Gxi-B(F)
  96
- 5.0Gl-A
  97
- 5.0Gl-B
  98
- Gxi-A, 5.0Gxi-B(F)
  99
- 5.7Gl-A
  100
- 5.7Gl-B
  101
- Gi-A, 5.7Gi-B(F), 5.7Gxi-B, 5.7Gxi-C(F)
  102
- Gi-B(F), 8.1Gxi-A(F)
  103
- Dpx375, 420
  104
Problem Resolution

105
Appendix A: Certified Engines

106
- Ab Volvo Penta
  108

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