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Volvo Penta V8-300-C Series Operator's Manual

Volvo Penta V8-300-C Series Operator's Manual (122 pages)

Brand: Volvo Penta | Category: Engine | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Foreword

7
- Models
  8
- Forward Drive
  8
- About this Manual
  8
Safety Information

9
Introduction

19
- Warranty Information
  19
- Volvo Penta Dealer Network
  19
- Dealer Locator Services
  19
- Volvo Penta on the Internet
  19
- Customer Relations
  20
- Volvo Penta Action Service
  20
Instruments and Controls

21
- Ignition Lock
  
  21
  - Ignition Switch
    21
- Gauges
  
  22
- Engine Status Panel
  
  23
- Powertrim
  
  23
  - Powertrim Control
    24
  - Trim Gauge
    24
- Controls
  
  25
  - Shift and Throttle Control
    25
  - Adjusting the Control Lever
    25
Optional

26
- Active Corrosion Protection System
  
  26
- Seawater Strainer
  
  27
- Water Heater
  
  28
  - Hot Water Outlet
    28
- Air Conditioning
  
  28
Starting

29
- Before Starting
  
  29
  - Onboard Tools and Parts
    29
  - Pre-Start Procedure
    30
- Starting the Engine
  
  31
- Flooded Engine
  
  32
Operation

33
- Break-In Procedures
  33
- Reading the Instruments
  
  33
- Alarms
  
  34
- Maneuvering
  
  34
  - Safety Precautions for Boat Operation
    34
  - Shifting and Speed Control
    35
  - Safety Lanyard
    37
  - Cruising Speed
    38
  - Powertrim/Tilt
    38
  - Operating Trim Controls
    39
  - Trim Ranges
    40
  - Determining the Proper Trim
    41
  - Trim/Tilt Motor Protection
    43
  - Steering System Operation
    43
  - Twin Unit Steering
    43
- Special Boating Conditions
  
  45
Engine Shutdown

48
- Before Engine Shutdown
  
  48
- Stop the Engine
  
  48
- After Engine Shutdown
  
  49
  - Operation Break
    49
  - Engine Flush
    50
  - Aquatic Invasive Species
    52
  - Drive Position, When Not in Use
    53
  - Trailering Your Boat
    53
- Draining the Engine
  
  54
In Case of Emergency

58
- Running Aground
  
  58
- Engine Submersion
  
  60
- Starting Using Auxiliary Batteries
  
  60
Troubleshooting

62
- Engine Troubleshooting Guides
  62
- Engine will Not Crank
  63
- Engine Cranks, but will Not Start
  63
- Hard Starting - Cold Engine
  64
- Hard Starting - Hot Engine
  64
- Engine Noises and Vibrations
  65
- Engine Runs Rough
  66
- Engine Temperature too High
  66
- Engine dies out
  67
- Engine Won't Reach Operating RPM
  67
- Low Oil Pressure or Engine Knock
  68
- Low Battery Voltage after Short Storage
  68
- Less than Optimal Performance
  69
- Hull Weight
  69
- Boat Bottom
  70
- Engine Protection Mode
  70
- Engine Won't Restart, after Running out of Fuel
  71
- Low Oil Pressure
  71
- Engine Overheats
  72
- Water in Bellows
  72
- Water in Oil and Oil Level
  73
- Electric Fuel Pumps
  73
- Fuse and Relay Box
  74
- Engine Status Panel Function
  75
- Powertrim
  76
- Steering
  76
- Active Corrosion Protection System
  77
- Static Water Line
  78
- Static Water Line Test
  79
Maintenance

80
- Service Protocol
  80
- Scheduled Maintenance
  80
- Preventative Maintenance and Safe Boat Operation
  80
- Owners Checklist
  81
- Owner's Responsibility
  81
- Emissions Control Components
  82
- Hour Meter
  82
- Doing Your Own Maintenance and Repairs
  83
- Stop the Engine before Service
  84
- Auxilary Stop Button
  85
- Pressure Washing
  85
- Certified Engines
  86
- Service and Maintenance Points
  87
- Engine, General
  
  88
  - Serpentine Belt
    88
- Lubrication System
  
  88
  - Scheduled Oil Service
    88
  - Checking Engine Oil Level
    88
  - Adding Oil if Low
    89
- Fuel System
  
  90
- Cooling System
  
  94
  - Impeller: Checking & Replacing
    94
  - Freshwater Cooling System
    94
- Inlet and Exhaust System
  
  95
  - Exhaust Bellows and Clamps
    95
  - Exhaust Anodes
    95
- Ignition System
  
  96
  - Spark Plugs
    96
- Electrical System
  
  97
  - Battery
    97
- Drive
  
  98
  - Checking the Drive Unit Lubricant
    98
  - Painting the Drive
    98
  - Powertrim/Tilt-Fluid
    99
  - Pitot Tube (Speedometer Port)
    99
  - Anodes
    100
  - Oil Sensor Reset
    101
- Propeller
  
  102
  - Propeller Care
    102
  - Propeller Replacement
    102
- Steering
  
  103
  - Power Steering Reservoir Fluid Level
    103
Storage

104
- Laying up (Winterization)
  104
- Short-Term Storage
  
  104
- Long-Term Storage
  
  105
- Bringing out of Storage
  
  106
  - After Short-Term Storage
    106
  - After Long-Term Storage
    107
Technical Data

108
- Engines
  
  108
  - Engine Specifications
    108
  - Engine RPM Range
    108
- Lubrication System
  
  109
  - Engine Oil Specifications
    109
  - Engine Oil Capacity
    109
  - Oil Filter
    110
- Fuel System
  
  111
  - Octane Requirements
    111
  - Ethanol-Blended Gasoline
    111
  - Biobutanol-Blended Gasoline
    112
  - Methanol
    113
  - Fuel Filter
    113
- Cooling System
  
  114
  - Coolant
    114
  - Coolant Capacity
    114
- Electrical System
  
  115
  - Battery Cables
    115
  - Battery
    115
- Drive
  
  116
  - Drive Unit Lubrication
    116
- Identification Numbers
  
  117
- Declaration of Conformity
  
  118
Index

119

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Volvo Penta V8-300-C Series Operator's Manual

Volvo Penta V8-300-C Series Operator's Manual (116 pages)

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

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