This operator’s manual has been compiled to help you get the most from your Volvo Penta engine. It contains information you need in order to operate and maintain your engine safely and correctly. Please read the operator’s manual carefully and learn how to operate the engine, controls, and any other equipment safely. Always have the operator’s manual available. Keep it in a safe place and do not forget to give it to the new owner if you sell your boat.
Care of the Environment We would all like to live in a clean and healthy environ- ment—somewhere where we can breathe clean air, see healthy trees, have clean water in our lakes and oceans, and are able to enjoy the sunshine without being worried about our health. Unfortunately, this cannot be taken for granted nowadays; we must work together to achieve this vision. Fuel and Oils Only use the fuel and oils recommended in the chap- ter entitled Technical Data on page 113. Other grades of fuel and oil can cause operating problems, in- creased fuel consumption and—in the long-term—a shorter engine service life.
As a manufacturer of marine engines, Volvo Penta has a special responsibility, where care of the environ- ment is a core value in our product development. To- day, Volvo Penta has a broad range of engines on which progress has been made in reducing exhaust emissions, fuel consumption, engine noise, and other detrimental side-effects. We hope you will take care in preserving these qualities. Always change oil, oil filters, and fuel filters at the rec- ommended intervals. Breaking-in The engine must be broken-in for its first 10 operating hours as follows: 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 Operate the engine normally.
Always follow any advice given in the manual—con- cerning fuel grades, operation, and maintenance pro- cedures—and you will avoid unnecessarily harming the environment. Get in touch with your Volvo Penta dealer if you notice any changes such as increased fuel consumption exhaust smoke. Do not operate it at full load except for short peri- ods. Never run the engine at a constant engine speed for long periods during the breaking-in period. Check the oil level more often than is normally recommended; the engine can be expected to use more engine oil during the breaking-in period than would otherwise be normal.
Adapt speed and distance to avoid wash and noise disturbing or injuring animal life, moored boats, jetties, etc. Leave islands and harbours in the same condition as you want to find them. For a more detailed explanation of the break-in period, please refer to the appropriate section in the chapter entitled Maintenance on page 61. Remember to always leave hazardous waste such as waste oil, coolant, paint and wash residue, flat batter- ies, and other toxic disposables at a suitable disposal site or destruction plant. A First Service Inspection should be carried out after 20–50 running hours.
For additional information please refer to the document entitled Warranty Infor- mation North America PN 7796733. Our joint efforts will make an invaluable contribu- tion to our environment. VPA 7743722 English 10-2004 13 Introduction Introduction