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Volvo Penta V8-380-C Series Operator's Manual (122 pages)

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

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

Volvo Penta V8-380-C Series Operator's Manual (122 pages)

Brand: Volvo Penta | Category: Engine | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents
3
Foreword
7
Models
8
Forward Drive
8
About this Manual
8
Safety Information
9
Safety Alert Symbol and Safety Messages
9
Safety Precautions While Operating the Boat
10
Carbon Monoxide
13
Introduction
18
Warranty Information
18
Owner's Identification Card
18
Volvo Penta Dealer Network
18
Volvo Penta on the Internet
19
Customer Relations
19
Volvo Penta Action Service
19
Instruments and Controls
21
Ignition Lock
21
Ignition Switch
21
Gauges
22
Engine Status Panel
23
Power Trim
23
Power Trim Control
24
Trim Gauge
24
Controls
25
Friction Brake
26
Optional
27
Active Corrosion Protection System
27
Water Heater
28
Hot Water Outlet
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
36
Cruising Speed
37
Power Trim/Tilt
37
Operating Trim Controls
38
Trim Ranges
38
Determining the Proper Trim
40
Trim/Tilt Motor Protection
41
Neutral Interlock Button
42
Throttle Only
42
Steering System Operation
43
Twin Unit Steering
44
Special Boating Conditions
45
Operating in Freezing Temperatures
45
Shallow Water Operation
45
High Altitude Operation
46
Salt Water Operation
46
High Performance Boat Operation
47
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
55
Running Aground
55
Engine Submersion
57
Starting Using Auxiliary Batteries
57
Troubleshooting
58
Engine Troubleshooting Guides
58
Less than Optimal Performance
63
Hull Weight
63
Boat Bottom
64
Engine Protection Mode
64
Low Oil Pressure
65
Engine Overheats
65
Water in Bellows
66
Water in Oil and Oil Level
66
Electric Fuel Pumps
67
Fuse and Relay Box
68
Engine Status Panel Function
69
Power Trim
70
Steering
70
Active Corrosion Protection System
71
Static Water Line
72
Static Water Line Test
73
Maintenance Schedule
74
Owner's Responsibility
74
Emissions Control Components
74
Safety and Preventative Maintenance Checklists
74
Scheduled Maintenance
76
Hour Meter
76
Maintenance Schedule
77
Maintenance
79
Doing Your Own Maintenance and Repairs
79
Stop the Engine before Service
81
Pressure Washing
81
Certified Engines
82
Engine, General
83
Serpentine Belt
83
Engine Alignment
83
Lubrication System
84
Scheduled Oil Service
84
Checking Engine Oil Level
84
Adding Oil if Low
85
Fuel System
86
Safety Information
86
Ethanol-Blended Gasoline
87
Engine Fuel Filter Replacement
88
Fuel Treatment During Storage
89
Electronic Fuel Injection
90
Cooling System
91
Impeller: Checking & Replacing
91
Freshwater Cooling System
91
Replacing Heat Exchanger Anodes
92
Checking Engine Coolant for Freeze Protection
92
Inlet and Exhaust System
94
Exhaust Bellows and Clamps
94
Exhaust Anodes
94
Ignition System
95
Spark Plugs
95
Electrical System
96
Battery Maintenance and Replacement
96
Drive
97
Checking the Drive Unit Lubricant
97
Painting the Drive
97
Power Trim/Tilt-Fluid
98
Pitot Tube (Speedometer Port)
98
Anodes
99
Oil Sensor Reset
100
Propeller
101
Propeller Care
101
Propeller Replacement
101
Steering
102
Power Steering Reservoir Fluid Level
102
Storage
103
Short Term Storage
103
Long Term Storage
104
Bringing out of Storage
105
After Short-Term Storage
105
After Long-Term Storage
106
Technical Data
107
Lubrication System
108
Engine Oil Specifications
108
Fuel System
109
Octane Requirements
109
Ethanol-Blended Gasoline
109
Methanol
110
Cooling System
111
Coolant
111
Electrical System
111
Battery Cables
111
Battery
111
Drive
112
Drive Unit Lubrication
112
Identification Numbers
113
Declaration of Conformity
115
Recreational Craft Directive
115
Operator's Manual Order
118
Index
119

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Volvo Penta V8-380-C Series Operator's Manual (122 pages)

Table of Contents

Foreword

Safety Information

Introduction

Instruments and Controls

Ignition Lock

Gauges

Engine Status Panel

Powertrim

Controls

Optional

Active Corrosion Protection System

Seawater Strainer

Water Heater

Air Conditioning

Starting

Before Starting

Starting the Engine

Flooded Engine

Operation

Reading the Instruments

Alarms

Maneuvering

Special Boating Conditions

Engine Shutdown

Before Engine Shutdown

Stop the Engine

After Engine Shutdown

Draining the Engine

In Case of Emergency

Running Aground

Engine Submersion

Starting Using Auxiliary Batteries

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Engine, General

Lubrication System

Fuel System

Cooling System

Inlet and Exhaust System

Ignition System

Electrical System

Drive

Propeller

Steering

Storage

Short-Term Storage

Long-Term Storage

Bringing out of Storage

Technical Data

Engines

Lubrication System

Fuel System

Cooling System

Electrical System

Drive

Identification Numbers

Declaration of Conformity

Index

Volvo Penta V8-380-C Series Operator's Manual (122 pages)

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