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Volvo Penta DPX 500 Instruction Book (78 pages)

Brand: Volvo Penta | Category: Engine | Size: 9.31 MB

Table of Contents
5
Introduction
9
Our Core Values: Quality, Safety, Environmental Care
9
Factors that Affect Engine Performance
10
Power Ratings
10
How Load Conditions Affect the Speed of a Planing Hull
10
Your New Boat
10
Boater's Responsibilities
10
Planning Your Trip
11
Safety Equipment
11
Basic Safety Rules of Boating
11
Safety
13
General Information
17
Identification Numbers
17
Owner's Identification Card
17
Product References, Illustrations, Specifications
17
Volvo Action Service (VAS)
17
Doing Your Own Maintenance and Repairs
18
Parts and Accessories
18
Volvo Penta Dealer Network
18
Volvo Penta on the Internet
18
Warranty Information
18
Features
21
DPX 500 / 600 Engine - Top View (Shown with DPX 500 Exhaust Manifolds)
21
DPX 500 / 600 Engine - Front View (Shown with DPX 600 Exhaust Manifolds)
22
DPX 500 / 600 Engine - Back View (Shown with DPX 600 Exhaust Manifolds)
22
DPX 500 / 600 Engine - Port View (Shown with DPX 600 Exhaust Manifolds)
23
DPX 500 / 600 Engine - Starboard View (Shown with DPX 600 Exhaust Manifolds)
23
DPX DRIVE - Port View
24
DPX Drive - Starboard View
24
Anodes ("Sacrificial")
25
Audible Alarm
25
Engine Systems
25
Cooling System
25
Fuel System
25
Exhaust System
25
Electrical System
25
Lubrication System
26
Steering System
26
Drive Components
26
Emergency Stop Switch
26
Engine Protection Mode
26
Instruments
27
Trim/Tilt Motor Protection
27
Impact Protection
27
Power Trim/Tilt
28
Propellers
28
Propeller Rotation
29
Remote Diagnostic Uplink System
29
Setting up the Diagnostic Uplink System Cell Phone
29
Using the Remote Diagnostic Uplink System
30
Steering System
30
Operation
31
Engine Break-In Period
31
First Service Inspection (Dealer 20-Hour Check)
32
Operating after Break-In Period
33
Before Starting
33
Starting the Engine, Cold Start
33
Starting the Engine (Warm Start)
34
Stopping the Engine
34
Steering System Operation
34
Power Trim and Tilt Operation
35
Power Trim Operation
35
Determining the Proper Trim
35
Operating in "Bow-Up" Position
35
Operating in "Bow-Down" Position
35
Power Tilt Operation
36
Shifting and Controlling Speed
36
Checking Instruments
37
Propeller Selection
37
Special Boating Circumstances
38
Engine Protection Mode
38
Shallow Water Operation
38
High Altitude Operation
38
Operating Procedure for Freezing Temperatures
38
Twin Unit Steering
38
Twin Unit Manuevering
38
Trailering Your Boat
39
Maintenance
41
Maintenance Schedule
41
Preparing for Boating after Storage ("Summerization")
43
Off-Season Storage Preparations ("Winterization")
43
Exhaust System
43
Engine Exhaust System
43
Drive Unit Bellows
44
Fuel System
44
Gasoline Recommendations
44
Gasoline Containing Alcohol
44
Detonation (Spark Knock)
45
Preventing Gum Formation and Corrosion in the Fuel System
45
Electronic Fuel Injection
45
Flame Arrestor
45
Electric Fuel Pumps
46
Fuel Filter
46
Engine Fuel Filter Replacement
46
Electrical System
47
Battery Cables
47
Batteries and Connections
48
Engine Start Battery
49
Multiple Batteries and Selector Switch
50
Distributor Cap and Rotor
50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
50
Spark Plugs
51
Checking and Changing Spark Plugs
51
Belt Adjustments
51
Belt Tension
52
Cooling System
52
Draining the Cooling System
53
Engine - Fresh Water Cooled
53
Raw Water Pump
53
Oil Cooler, Fuel Cooler, Power Steering Cooler
53
Steering System
53
Power Trim/Tilt Fluid Level
54
Steering Reservoir Fluid Level
54
Tie Bar (Twin Installations Only)
54
Engine and Drive Service
54
Lubrication System
54
Engine/Crankcase Oil
54
Checking Engine Oil Level
55
Changing Engine Oil
55
Changing the Oil Filter
55
Drive Components
55
Drive Unit Lubrication
55
Anodes ("Sacrificial" Anodes)
56
Active Corrosion Protection System
57
Propeller Care
58
Propeller Replacement
58
Boat Bottom
59
Engine Alignment
59
Replacement Parts
59
Bottom Painting
60
Engine Submersion
60
Troubleshooting Checklist
61
Problem Resolution
63
Warranty Information
65
Marine Gasoline Engine and Power Package Limited Warranty
66
Replacement Parts and Accessories Limited Warranty
68
General Pre-Delivery Inspection: All Gasoline I/O Drive Systems
70
First Service Inspection: All Gasoline I/O Drive Systems
71
Specifications
73
Dpx 500
73
Dpx 600
74

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