Instrumentation Audible Alarm If an audible alarm has been installed on your boat, it will perform a brief self-test when the ignition key is turned to the RUN position. Following is a description of how the alarm performs the self test. Carbureted Engines - When the ignition switch is turned to RUN (key on, engine off), the audible alarm will sound. The alarm will remain on until the engine starts and the oil pressure reaches normal operating levels. If the alarm persists, it indicates that there is a problem with oil pressure.
EFI Engines - When the ignition switch is turned to RUN (key on, engine off), the alarm emits two short beeps to indicate that the ECM is performing a check of the sensors. If there are any problems detected by the ECM, the alarm will sound; otherwise, it will re- main off. Emergency Stop Switch 7743722 - Downloaded from www.volvopenta.com 13/05/2008 20:17:06 An emergency stop switch, also called a safety break- er, may be a feature of your boat. Use of this switch is highly recommended. To properly use this feature, at- tach the lanyard to clothing that will NOT tear away before the lanyard is pulled from the switch to stop the engine.
If the lanyard is too long, shorten it by knotting or looping it. DO NOT cut and re-tie the lanyard. Using this switch is simple and should not interfere with normal operation of the boat. Care must be tak- en to avoid accidentally pulling the lanyard during boat operation. Unexpected loss of forward motion will occur, as well as possible damage to the engine. This could cause occupants to be thrown forward. In an emergency situation, any occupant of the boat may attempt to restart the engine by pressing in and hold- ing the emergency stop switch button, followed by normal starting procedures. When the button is re- leased, the engine will stop. 21182 NOTE!
The emergency stop switch can only be ef- fective when in good working order. Ob- serve the following: NOTE! If your boat is not equipped with an emer- gency stop switch and it falls into one of the following categories, installation of an emer- gency stop switch is recommended. Lanyard must always be free of entanglements that could hinder its operation. Once a month, check the switch for proper oper- ation. With engine running at idle speed, pull lan- yard. If engine does not stop, see your dealer for repairs.
High performance sport boats Small runabouts Boats with sensitive steering Boats where the distance from the top of the gunwale down to the driver’s seat is less than one foot (30 cm). Contact your Volvo Penta dealer for installation of an emergency stop switch. 22 VPA 7743722 English 10-2004