Instrumentation Trim/Tilt Motor Protection CAUTION! Always allow the trim/tilt switch to return to its center position when the drive unit reaches its maximum raised or lowered position. This precaution will prevent your trim/tilt motor from over- heating. Impact Protection The trim/tilt system provides impact protection in the trim/tilt cylinders. If an impact occurs while in forward motion, the cylinders will allow the drive to “kick up,” thereby helping to minimize drive damage. However, impact damage can occur in either FORWARD or REVERSE directions. NOTE! When backing-up in REVERSE, there is no impact protection. Be very careful when backing-up in RE- VERSE. Do not exceed 2500 RPM.
You must be careful when: You operate in FORWARD or REVERSE. You are backing up. You trailer your boat. You launch your boat. 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 NOTE! Impact damage is more likely to occur when you are in a turn where side loads are placed on the drive unit. If you strike a solid object: 22786 Throttle back and shut off the engine immedi- ately. Closely inspect the boat and drive unit (espe- cially the transom shield assembly that contains steering system components). Check the engine compartment for water leak- age. If there is damage, operate the boat at low RPM and take it to a Volvo Penta dealer for inspection.
Operat- ing a damaged unit could cause additional damage and could become very costly to repair. Have neces- sary repairs made immediately. Only operate your boat if absolutely necessary. CAUTION! Always check your boat and en- gine for damage. Failure to inspect for dam- age may: Result in sudden loss of steering control. Adversely affect your boat’s capability to resist high-speed impacts. 28 VPA 7743722 English 10-2004