Volvo Penta D11 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

D11

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Content

Foreword ...................................................................................................... 2

Safety Information ...................................................................................... 3

Introduction ................................................................................................. 8

Instruments and Controls ........................................................................ 11

Optional ..................................................................................................... 24

Starting ...................................................................................................... 28

Operation ................................................................................................... 32

Engine Shutdown ...................................................................................... 36

Fault Handling ........................................................................................... 39

Fault Code Register .................................................................................. 44

In Case of Emergency .............................................................................. 55

Maintenance Schedule ............................................................................. 57

Maintenance .............................................................................................. 60

Storage ....................................................................................................... 86

Calibration and Settings ........................................................................... 88

Technical Data ........................................................................................... 96

Alphabetical index .................................................................................. 103

1

Foreword

Volvo Penta marine engines are used all over the world. They are used in all possible operating conditions for
professional as well as leisure purposes. This is not a coincidence. After 100 years as an engine manufacturer
the Volvo Penta name has become a symbol of reliability, technical innovation, top of the range performance and
long service life. We also believe that this is what you demand and expect of your Volvo Penta engine.

We would like you to read this operator’s manual thoroughly and consider the advice we give on running and
maintenance before your maiden voyage so that you will be ensured of fulfilling your expectations. Please pay
attention to the safety instructions contained in the manual.

As owner of a Volvo Penta marine engine, we would also like to welcome you to a worldwide network of dealers
and service workshops to assist you with technical advice, service requirements and replacement parts. Please
contact your nearest authorized Volvo Penta dealer for assistance.

You will find your closest dealer at our home page on the Internet www.volovpenta.com - amongst other
useful information about your Volvo Penta engine - we invite you to visit!

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Safety Information

Read this chapter very carefully. It has to do with your safety. This describes how safety information is presented
in the instruction book and on the product. It also gives you an introduction to the basic safety rules for using and
looking after the engine.

Check that you heave received the correct instruction book before you read on. If not, please contact your
Volvo Penta dealer.

!

This symbol is used in the instruction book and on the product, to call your attention to
the fact that this is safety information. Always read such information very carefully.

Safety texts in the instruction book have the following order of priority:

DANGER!

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.

WARNING!

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
personal injury.

CAUTION!

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
personal injury.

IMPORTANT!

Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in property damage.

NOTICE! Used to draw attention to important information that will facilitate work or
operations.

This symbol is used on our products in some cases and refers to important information
in the instruction book. Make sure that warning and information symbols on the engine
are clearly visible and legible. Replace symbols which have been damaged or painted
over.

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Your new boat

Read the instruction books and other information
carefully, which came with your new boat. Learn to
handle the engine, controls and other equipment in a
safe and correct manner.
If this is your first boat, or a type of boat you are not
experienced in using, we recommend that you prac­tice operating the boat in peace and quiet. Get to know
the way the boat reacts to sea and to the controls
under different speed, sea and loading conditions
before you cast off for your first “real” maiden voyage.
Remember that the captain of every boat is required
by law to know and to observe applicable rules for
traffic and safety at sea. Get to know the rules which
apply to you and your waters, by contacting the rele­vant authority or sea safety organization.
It is a good idea to go on some kind of boat operation
course. We recommend that you contact a regional
boat or sea safety organization to find a suitable
course.

Fuel filling

There is always a risk of fire and explosion during fuel
filling. Smoking is not permissible, and the engine
should be stopped.
Never over-fill the tank. Shut the tank cap securely.
Only use the fuel recommended in the instruction
book. The wrong grade of fuel can cause malfunctions
or stop the engine. In a diesel engine, it can also
cause the regulation rod to bind and the engine will
over-rev, entailing a strong risk of personal injury and
machinery damage.

Daily checks

Make it a habit to give the engine and engine bay a
visual check before driving (before starting the
engine) and after operation (when you have stopped
the engine). This helps you to quickly discover
whether any leakage of fuel, coolant, oil or any other
abnormal event has happened, or is about to happen.

Do not start the engine

Do not start the engine if you suspect a fuel or LPG
leak in the boat, close to explosive media, or if there
is a spillage of explosive media. An explosive envi­ronment entails a risk of fire and/or explosion.

Manoeuvring

Avoid sudden or surprising rudder movements and
gear shifting. There is a risk that passengers could fall
over, or overboard.
A rotating propeller can cause severe injury. Check
that there is nobody in the water before you engage
forward / astern (reverse) drive. Never drive close to
bathers or in areas where you could reasonably
expect that people could be in the water.

Accidents and near misses

Life saving statistics show that inadequate care of
boats and engines, and deficiencies in safety equip­ment are frequent causes of accidents and near
misses at sea.
Make sure that your boat and engine are maintained
in accordance with the advice in each instruction
book, and that the necessary safety equipment is on
board, and is in working condition.

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Carbon monoxide poisoning

When a boat moves forwards, an area of low pressure
air forms behind the boat. In adverse conditions, this
low pressure can be so strong that the boat’s own
exhaust fumes are sucked into the cockpit or cabin,
which entails a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning for
all aboard.
The problem of low-pressure suction is worst in high,
wide boats with a square transom. But even in other
types of boats, low-pressure suction can be a problem
in some conditions, such as if you drive with the hood
up. Other factors which increase the low-pressure
effect are wind conditions, load distribution, pitching,
trimming, open windows and ventilators etc.

Most modern boats are designed so that the problem
of low-pressure suction is very rare, however. If low­pressure suction does occur anyway, do not open
hatches or ventilators in the forward part of the boat.
Strangely enough, this makes the problem worse. Try
changing speed, trimming or load distribution instead.
Also try taking down/opening the hood or modifying it
in some other manner. Ask your boat dealer for advice
about the best solution for your particular boat.

Remember

• Safety equipment: Life jackets for everybody aboard, communication equipment, emergency
rockets, approved fire extinguisher, first aid kit, life buoy, anchor, paddle, torches etc.

• Spare parts and tools: Impeller, fuel filters, fuses, tape, hose clamps, engine oil, propeller and
tools for the jobs you could be expected to have to do.

• Take your chart out and study your planned route. Calculate distance and fuel consumption.
Listen to weather reports.

• Tell your friends/relatives about route plans if you undertake a long journey. Remember to
notify changed plans or delays.

• Inform everybody aboard about where the safety equipment is located, and how it works. Make
sure that there is more than one person aboard who can start and operate the boat safely.

This list can be extended, since the need for safety equipment varies with the type of boat, and
where or how it is used etc. We recommend that you ask a regional boat or sea safety organization
for more detailed maritime safety information.

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Preparations

Knowledge

The operator’s manual contains instructions on how
to carry out general maintenance and service opera­tions safely and correctly. Read the instructions care­fully before starting work.

Service literature covering more complicated opera­tions is available from your Volvo Penta dealer.

Never carry out any work on the engine if you are
unsure of how it should be done, contact your Volvo
Penta dealer who will be glad to offer assistance.

Stop the engine

Stop the engine before opening or removing engine
hatches. Unless otherwise specified all maintenance
and service must be carried out with the engine stop­ped.

To prevent accidental start of the boat engine, remove
the ignition key, turn off the power supply to the engine
at the main switches and lock them in the OFF posi­tion before starting work. Put up a warning sign in the
control position that work on the engine is being car­ried out.

Approaching or working on an engine which is running
is a safety risk. Loose clothing, hair, fingers or a drop­ped tool can be caught in the rotating parts of the
engine and cause serious personal injury. Volvo
Penta recommend that all servicing with the engine
running should be undertaken by an authorized Volvo
Penta workshop.

Lifting the engine

When lifting the engine, use the lifting eyes installed
on the engine (reverse gear where installed). Always
check that lifting equipment is in good condition and
has sufficient load capacity to lift the engine (engine
weight including reverse gear and any extra equip­ment installed). For safety’s sake lift the engine using
an adjustable lifting beam. All chains and cables
should run parallel to each other and as perpendicular
as possible in relation to the top of the engine. Bear
in mind that extra equipment installed on the engine
may alter its center of gravity. Special lifting equip­ment may then be required in order to maintain the
correct balance and make the engine safe to handle.
Never carry out work on an engine suspended on a
hoist.

Before starting the engine

Reinstall all protective parts removed during service
operations before starting the engine. Check that no
tools or other items have been left on the engine.

Never start a turbocharged engine without installing
the air cleaner (ACL). The rotating compressor in the
Turbocharger unit can cause serious personal injury.
Foreign objects can also be sucked in and cause
mechanical damage to the unit.

Fire and explosion

Fuel and lubrication oil

All fuel, most lubricants and many chemicals are
inflammable. Read and follow the instructions on the
packaging.

When carrying out work on the fuel system, make sure
the engine is cold. A fuel spill onto a hot surface or
electrical components can cause a fire.

Store fuel soaked rags and other flammable material
so that there is no danger of them catching fire. Fuel­soaked rags can self-ignite under certain conditions.

Do not smoke when filling fuel, oil or in proximity of a
filling station or in the engine room.

Non-original components

Components used in the fuel and ignition system
(gasoline engines) and electrical systems on Volvo
Penta products are designed and constructed to min­imize the risk of fire and explosion.

Using non-original Volvo Penta parts can result in fire
or explosion on board.

Batteries

The batteries contain and emit oxyhydrogen gas,
especially during charging. This gas is easily ignited
and highly volatile.

Do not under any circumstances smoke or use naked
flame or allow sparks in the vicinity of the batteries or
battery compartment.

An incorrect connection of a battery terminal cable or
jump-start cable can cause a spark which in its turn
can be sufficient to cause an explosion.

Start spray

Never use start spray or similar agents to start an
engine equipped with air pre-heating (glow plugs/
starter element). This may cause an explosion in the
inlet manifold. Danger of personal injury.

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Hot surfaces and fluids

There is always a risk of burns when working with a
hot engine. Beware of hot surfaces. For example: the
exhaust pipe, turbo unit, oil pan, charge air pipe,
starter element, hot coolant and hot oil in oil lines and
hoses.

Carbon monoxide poisoning

Only start the engine in a well-ventilated area. If oper­ating the engine in an enclosed space, ensure that
there is proper ventilation in order to remove exhaust
gases and crankcase ventilation emissions from the
working area.

Chemicals

Most chemicals such as anti-freeze, rustproofing
agent, inhibiting oil, degreasing agent etc. are haz­ardous to health. Read and follow the instructions on
the packaging.

Some chemicals such as inhibiting oil are inflammable
and dangerous if breathed in as well. Ensure good
ventilation and use a protective mask when spraying.
Read and follow the instructions on the packaging.

Store chemicals and other hazardous materials out of
the reach of children. To protect the environment,
please dispose of used or leftover chemicals at a
properly designated disposal site for destruction.

Cooling system

There is a risk of flooding when working on the sea­water system. Turn off the engine and close the sea
cock (where installed) before starting work on the sys­tem.

Avoid opening the coolant filler cap when the engine
is hot. Steam or hot coolant can spray out and cause
burns.

If work must be carried out with the engine at operat­ing temperature and the coolant filler cap or a cock
open or a coolant hose disconnected, open the cool­ant filler cap carefully and slowly to release pressure
before removing the cap completely. Note that the
coolant may still be hot and can cause burns.

Lubrication system

Hot oil can cause burns. Avoid skin contact with hot
oil. Ensure that the lubrication system is not under
pressure before commencing work on it. Never start
or operate the engine with the oil filler cap removed,
oil can spray out.

Fuel system

Always use protective gloves when tracing leaks. Liq­uids ejected under pressure can penetrate body tis­sue and cause serious injury. There is a danger of
blood poisoning.

Always cover the generator if it is located under the
fuel filter. The generator can be damaged by spilled
fuel.

Steering system

The boat has a advanced steering system. DO NOT
change connectors, wiring or splice of the compo­nents.

Service must be done by approved workshops which
have certifed personnel with qualified professional
training.

Electrical system

Cutting off power

Always stop the engine and break the current using
the main switches before working on the electrical
system. Isolate shore current to the engine block
heater, battery charger, or accessories mounted on
the engine.

Batteries

The batteries contain an extremely corrosive electro­lyte. Protect your skin and clothes when charging or
handling batteries. Always use protective goggles and
gloves.

If battery electrolyte comes into contact with unpro­tected skin, wash off immediately using plenty of
water and soap. If battery acid comes into contact with
the eyes, flush immediately with plenty of water and
obtain medical assistance without delay.

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Introduction

This Operator's Manual has been prepared to give you the greatest possible benefit from your Volvo Penta marine
engine. It contains the information you need to be able to operate and maintain the engine safely and correctly.
Please read the Operator's Manual carefully and learn to handle the engine, controls and other equipment in a
safe manner before you cast off on your maiden voyage.
Always have the Operator's Manual available. Store it safely and do not forget to hand it over to the next owner
if you sell your boat.

The Operator’s Manual describes the engine and equipment sold by Volvo Penta. The illustrations in this book
covers several varieties and might differ, the essential information is always correct though. Installations with e.g.
different controls and instrumentation might occur, in these cases we refer to this products manual.

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Warranty

Your new Volvo Penta marine engine is covered by a
limited warranty, under the conditions and instructions
compiled in the Warranty and Service book.
Please note that AB Volvo Penta’s liability is limited to
the specification in the Warranty and Service book.
Read it carefully, as soon as possible after delivery. It
includes important information about warranty cards,
service, maintenance, which it is the responsibility of
the owner to know, check and carry out. If this is not
done, AB Volvo Penta may fully or partly refuse to
honour its warranty undertakings.

Please contact your Volvo Penta dealer if you
have not received a Warranty and Service book,
or a customer copy of the warranty card.

Running in

The engine must be “run in” during its first 10 hours,
as follows:
Use the engine in normal operation. Full load should
only be applied for short periods. Never run the engine
for a long period of time at constant speed during this
period.
Higher oil consumption is normal during the running
in period. For this reason, check the oil level more
frequently than normally recommended.
After the first period of operation, the specified war­ranty inspection “First service inspection” can be
done. For more information: Please refer to the War­ranty and Service book.

Environmental care

All of us want to live in a clean, healthy environment.
Where we can breathe clean air, see healthy trees,
have clean water in lakes and seas, and be able to
enjoy the sunlight without fearing for our health.
Unfortunately, this is not self-evident these days, it is
something all of us must work hard for.
As a manufacturer of marine engines, Volvo Penta
has particular responsibility and for this reason, envi­ronmental care is a core value in our product devel­opment. Volvo Penta has a wide engine programme
these days, where considerable progress has been
made in reducing exhaust fumes, fuel consumption,
engine noise etc.
We hope that you will be want to preserve these val­ues. Always observe the advice in the instruction book
about fuel grades, operation and maintenance, to
avoid unnecessary environmental impact. Please
contact your Volvo Penta dealer if you notice any
changes such as increased fuel consumption or
increased exhaust smoke..
Moderate your speed and distance so that wake and
noise do not disturb or damage animal life, moored
boats, jetties etc. Leave the archipelago and harbours
in the same state you would like to find them. Remem­ber to always hand in drained oil, coolant, paint and
wash residue, used batteries etc. for destruction at a
recycling station.
If we all pull together, we can make a valuable contri­bution to the environment together.

Fuel and oils

Only use the fuels and oils recommended in the
instruction book. Other grades can cause malfunc­tions, increased fuel consumption and eventually
even shorten the life of the engine.
Always change the oil, oil filter and fuel filter at the
specified intervals.

Service and spare parts

Volvo Penta marine engines are designed for high
reliability and long life. They are built to withstand a
marine environment, but also to have the smallest
possible environmental impact. Through regular serv­ice and use of by Volvo Penta approved spare parts,
these qualities are retained.
Volvo Penta’s world-wide network of authorised deal­ers is at your service. They are Volvo Penta product
specialists, and have the accessories, original
spares, test equipment and special tools needed for
high quality service and repair work.
Always observe the maintenance intervals in the
Operator's manual, and remember to note the engine/
transmission identification number when you order
service and spare parts.

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Certified engines

If you own or operate an emission certified engine it is
important to be aware of the following:

Certification means that an engine type has been
checked and approved by the relevant authority. The
engine manufacturer guarantees that all engines made
of the same type are equivalent to the certified engine.

This makes special demands on the care and main­tenance you give your engine, as follows:

•

Maintenance and service intervals recommended
by Volvo Penta must be complied with.

•

Only Volvo Penta original spares may be used.

•

Service on injection pumps, pump settings and
injectors must always be done by an authorised
Volvo Penta workshop.

•

The engine must not be converted or modified,
except for the accessories and service kits which
Volvo Penta has approved for the engine.

•

Installation changes to the exhaust pipe and engine
air inlet ducts must not be done.

•

No seals may be broken by unauthorised personnel.

The general advice in the Operator's manual about
operation, care and maintenance apply.

Late or inadequate maintenance/service or the use of
spare parts not approved by Volvo Penta will invalidate
AB Volvo Penta’s responsibility for the engine specifi­cation being in accordance with the certificated variant.
Volvo Penta accepts no responsibility or liability for any
damage or costs arising due to the above.

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Instruments and Controls

This chapter describes the instruments, panels and controls Volvo Penta sells for your engine.
If you would like to complement your instrumentation, or if your boat is equipped with instruments not described
here, we ask that you contact your Volvo Penta dealer.

Ignition Lock

The start keys are supplied with a plate bearing the
start code to be used when ordering spare keys. Keep
the code beyond the reach of unauthorized people.

S = Stop position.
0 = The key can be inserted or removed.
I = Operating position. System voltage is connected.
II = Not used.
III = Start position. Start motor is engaged.

Read the starting instructions in chapter Start­ing page 28 to ensure you use the correct start

procedure.

Start/Stop Panel

The start/stop panel is used for starting and stopping
the engine.
To start the engine it is necessary for the start key at
the main station to be in the ”I” operating position. The
engine can only be stopped from an activated control
panel.
Read the starting instructions in chapter Start-
ing page 28 to ensure you use the correct start
procedure.

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Gauges

Tachometer

The tachometer displays engine speed; multiply the
value shown on the dial by 1,000 to get the number of
engine revolutions per minute.
Boat and engine information is displayed in the tach­ometer window. Information displayed depends on
engine type, the number of sensors and which acces­sories are installed.

Optional instruments

These instruments are sold as engine options by Volvo
Penta.

1 Fuel level gauge

The fuel level gauge shows the quantity of remain­ing fuel.

2 Voltmeter, battery charging

The meter shows the alternator charge current.
During operations the charge voltage should be
around 14 V. When the engine is stopped and elec­trical power switched on the battery voltage should
be around 12 V.
If a 24 V system is installed, the charge voltage
should be around 28 V during operations.

3 Coolant temperature gauge

The instrument shows engine coolant temperature.
During operations coolant temperature should nor­mally be between 75-90°C (167-194°F).

4 Oil pressure gauge

The oil pressure gauge displays engine oil pres­sure. During operations the oil pressure gauge
should normally show 4-5.5 bar. At idle, lower val­ues are normal.

5 Rudder position indicator

The instrument shows rudder position.

6 Fresh water level sensor

Freshwater tank level gauge.

7 Alarm monitor

The alarm monitor gives a visual warning to call
attention to any alarms that occur.

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Control Panel

The control panel is used for station handling, disen­gaging the gear/drive and to navigate the EVC system
menu. There is one control panel for single installations
and one for twin installations.
Always push the buttons firmly and for at least one
second.

Activation button

The control panel and station are activated by pushing
the activation button once. Push twice to lock the sta­tion. On boats with only one station, this is always
active.
The lamp above the activation button shows the status
of the station.

Red lamp: Active station
Lamp off: Station not activated.
Lamp flashing: A fault that limits the function of the

station has been detected.

Padlock

The padlock symbol lights when the station is locked
with the activation button or if change of stations is
under way, please refer to section Helm Sta-
tions page 34.
Lit: The station is locked and the boat can only be con­trolled from this station.

Flashing: Another station is locked.

Neutral button

The neutral button is used to disengage the drive/gear
enabling the engine rpm to increase without affecting
the drive/gear, to warm up the engine. The lamp above
the neutral button shows the status of the station.
Green lamp: Gear in neutral. The drive/gear is in neu­tral position and the engine runs at idle speed.
Lamp off: The drive/gear is engaged for movement
forward/astern.
Flashing lamp: The drive/gear is disengaged and the
engine speed can be adjusted.

Knob

Navigate the display menu by turning the knob.
Push the knob to confirm a selection or acknowledge
an alarm.

Tachometer Display Selection

Boats with twin installations with one tachometer for
port engine and one for starboard can choose which
engine menu to handle from the station. The lamp

Control panel single installation

Control panel twin installation

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above the button shows which engine is chosen, green
lamp for starboard engine and red lamp for port engine.

Lamp off: Menu inactivated.
Lamp lit: Menu activated.

Multifunction Button

With the multifunction button the instruments and pan­els backlighting is adjusted.
Push the button for over a second to turn the back­lighting on or off. The backlighting can be adjusted in
five stages by repeatedly pushing the multifunction
button quickly (less than 1 second).
If the button is pressed on an inactive station, operating
information is shown on the display(s) and the menu
structure is activated.

Back Button

Used to return a step up in the menu structure.

EVC System Display

In the EVC system display it is possible to show mul­tiple windows with different information. There are four
display modes which can be chosen using the buttons
on the instrument.

Button 1–4 shows the different display modes. Button
5 i used to adjust the contrast and to access the con­figuration menu, please refer to section Configuration
menu.

The EVC menu can be shown in the display by entering
System information, refer to section Multi, button 2, or
the Configuration menu. In this mode the display works
the same way as the display in the tachometer and is
handled via the separate control panel, please refer to
section Instruments and Controls page 19.
If no tachometer is installed the EVC meny can be
reached by pressing the knob on the control panel. To
get back to the display modes, press

.

At start up, the display performs a self-test. If an con­stant signal is heard, the system has discovered a
malfunction. The display will work but may act in an
unexpected way.

NOTICE! Only installed functions will be shown in the
display.

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Display modes

Press button 1–4 to view the function menu for the
buttons, apperaring in the lower part of the display.

Press button 1–4 to choose the desired display mode.

1 Engine

2 Multi

3 Trip

4 Graph

To leave the menu, wait a few seconds or press button
5 (EXIT).

Contrast

In the display modes Engine, Trip and Graph, it is pos­sible to adjust the contrast.
Press button 5 when outside the menu and then +
(button 4) and – (button 3).

Engine, button 1

Rpm and speed is shown in the upper part of the dis­play. In the lower part it will show trip computer and a
fuel level indicator, if these functions are installed.

If speed information is missing, coolant temperature
will be shown instead.

Navigate in the trip computer by repeatedly press but­ton 1.

•

Fuel Rate, fuel consumption per hours
Fuel Economy, fuel consumption per distance

•

Trip Fuel, fuel used since last reset

•

Fuel Remaining, remaining fuel in tank

•

Dist. to Empty, remaining distance until tank is
empty, based on fuel consumption per distance

•

Trip Distance, trip distance since last reset

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Multi, button 2

In the multi mode the information can be shown in sev­eral windows, analogue or digital. The display can
show windows with different information or be divided
to show windows and system information. To handle
the system information, see section Instruments and
Controls page 19. To go between the different dis­play modes, press button 2 repeatedly.

By pressing button 5 (the right arrow) you can choose
which information to be shown in the different windows.
Press repeatedly on the button which correspond to
the window, until desired information is shown.

Trip, button 3

The display works as trip computer and shows:

Trip Fuel, since last reset

Fuel Rate, fuel consumption

Trip hours, since last reset

Engine hours, total amount of operating hours

Reset by pressing button 3 for three seconds until a
beep is heard.

For twin installations the values are summarized,
except for engine hours that are shown for each
engine.

Graph, button 4

The information is shown as graphs. Press button 4
repeatedly to choose which information will be shown.
The time interval is set in the Configuration menu.
If the connection is broken there will be a straight line
in the display.

Single installation

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In a twin installation the port engine is shown as a black
line and the starboard engine as a grey line.

Configuration menu

Press button 5 for five seconds to enter the Configu­ration menu. Navigate with the up and down arrows,

select with the right arrow.

NOTICE! The port engine, or both engines, must have
the ignition on when display settings are made.

System information

System information shows the EVC-menyn and is han-
dled by the knob on the control panel. For more infor­mation, see Instruments and Controls page 19.

Settings

- Language: Setting of what language the informa­tion is to be presented in are made in the EVC menu,
see Instruments and Controls page 19.

- Bleep: On/Off, setting if pressing the instrument
buttons will be followed by a beep or not.

- Engine: Setting of what kind of installation the dis­play is a part of and which engine is to be shown in
the display.

Twin installation

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- Display: Setting of intervals (unit settings are made
in the EVC menu, see Instruments and Con-
trols page 19):
Rpm interval, 2500–9000 rpm, in steps of 500 rpm
Speed, on/off
Speed interval, 10–100 knots, in steps of 10 knots
Graph interval, 2 min, 10 min, 30 min, 60 min, 2 h,
4 h or 8 h

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EVC menu

The EVC menu can be shown in both the EVC system
display and the tachometer display. The main menu
shows operating information, the settings menu and
the fault menu (only shown when a fault in the system
is detected).

Only installed functions are shown in the menu.

Turn the knob to navigate through the menus.

Press the knob to access sub menus and to confirm
selections in the settings menu.

It is always possible to return to the previous menu by
pressing

. Press repeatedly to return to the main
menu; alternatively, hold down the button for a couple
of seconds.

A This field displays engine operating data.

B This field displays warning symbols and active func-

tion symbols.

A

B

P0001006

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Settings

Turn the control panel wheel until the start screen for
the settings menu is displayed. Press the wheel to
reach the sub menus.
Turn to move between the available setting functions.
For further information, refer to section Settnings
menu page 88.

Fault

The fault window is only shown in the main menu if a
fault has been detected.
For further information, refer to section Fault Han-
dling page 39.

P0001015

P0001315

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Controls

This section describes the controls Volvo Penta sells
for your engine. Contact your dealer if your boat is
equipped with controls other than those described
here, and you feel uncertain about their function.

Single Lever Control

Maneuvering

A single-lever control operates both gearshift and
throttle functions with the same lever.
The engine can only be started with the control lever
in the neutral position.

N = Neutral position. Reverse gear/drive disengaged

and engine at idle.

F = Reverse gear/drive engaged for forward motion.
R = Reverse gear/drive engaged for rearward

motion.

T = Engine rpm control (throttle).

Disconnecting the gearshift function

The gearshift function can be disconnected so that the
control lever only operates the throttle.

1 Put the control lever in neutral (N).

2 Depress the neutral button (N) and keep it

depressed at the same time as the lever is moved
forwards to the gearshift position (F).

3 Release the neutral button. The green indicator will

flash as confirmation that the gearshift function is
disconnected and the that lever will only affect
engine revolutions.

The gear shift function is reconnected automatically
when the lever is returned to the neutral position. This
is confirmed by the green indicator shining continu­ously.

CAUTION!

Take care not to engage the drive by mistake.

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Adjusting the friction brake

The control lever is fitted with a friction brake that can
be adjusted to apply more or less resistance to lever
movement. The friction brake only affects movement
of the throttle control lever.

1 Stop the engine.

2 Move the control lever forward so that the groove

in the lever hub is accessible.

3 Remove the plug with the aid of a screwdriver.

4 Adjust the friction brake (wrench, 8 mm) by turning

the bolt clockwise (+) for stiffer lever movement,
and counterclockwise (-) for easier movement.

5 Reinstall the plug.

Dual lever control

Maneuvering

A twin-lever control has separate levers for the gear­shift function (1) and rpm control (throttle) (2).
The engine can only be started with the control lever
in the neutral position.

Black lever (1)

N = Neutral position. Reverse gear/drive disengaged

and engine at idle.

F = Reverse gear/drive engaged for forward motion.
R = Reverse gear/drive engaged for rearward

motion.

Red lever (2)

Engine rpm control (throttle).

Control A

Control B

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Adjusting the friction brake

The control lever is fitted with a friction brake that can
be adjusted to apply more or less resistance to lever
movement. Adjust the friction brake by turning the
screw (control A), or by twisting the lever (control B).
Turn clockwise (+) for stiffer lever movement, and
counterclockwise (-) for easier movement.

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Optional

Trolling

The Volvo Penta trolling function is available for
engines with some versions of hydralic reverse gear.
Trolling requires two control levers, one for throttle/
gear, and the other to control the slip function. Trolling
makes it possible to use higher engine power without
increasing boat speed.

WARNING!

If engine speed exceeds the maximum permissible
engine speed for trolling (approx. 1000 rpm, depending
on reverse gear), the EVC system automatically dis­engages trolling and full propeller effect returns.
Depending on the position that the control lever is in
when automatic disengagement occurs, the boat
speed can increase rapidly.

Engage the trolling function

1 Move the throttle/gear lever to a position where the

engine speed is within the permissible engine
speed range and move the slip control lever to a slip
position.

Active trolling is indicated by the symbol

in

the display.

If trolling initializing symbol

shows in the

display trolling is not ready to use. Gear shifting as
normal until trolling is activated.

Delay in gear shifting may occur when Trolling is
active.
At maximum slip there is no propeller effect.

Disengaging the trolling function

1 To disengage the trolling function, move the slip

control lever to minimum slip position.
The indication in the tachometer display disap­eares.

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Low speed

The Lowspeed function is available for engines with
some hydralic reverse gear.
Boats with powerful engines can have high speed even
at idle. The Lowspeed function reduces the boat
speed.

N = Neutral. Reverse gear is disengaged and engine

runs at idle speed.

F = Forward idling.

Reverse gear engaged for movement ahead and
engine runs at idle speed. Maximum slip in
reverse gear.

R = Reverse idling

Reverse gear engaged for movement astern and
engine runs at idle speed. Maximum slip in
reverse gear.

A = Lowspeed active.

Propeller rpm is increased with increase of throt­tle, engine rpm is not affected.

B = Lowspeed deactivated.

Propeller rpm is increased with engine rpm,
engine rpm will increase with throttle.

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Engaging Lowspeed

1 Move the lever to neutral position.

2 Press the neutral button (N) to activate Lowspeed.

If the message “Lowspeed initierate” (A) followd by
the snail symbol (B) in the display the lowspeed
function is not ready. Normal gear shifting until Low­speed is activated.
When Lowspeed is engaged “Lowspeed acti­vated” (C) shows on the display.

3 Active Lowspeed is indicated by the snail symbol

on the display.

Delay in gear shifting may occur when Lowspeed is
active.

Disengaging Lowspeed

1 Move the lever to neutral position.

2 Press the neutral button (N) to disengage the low-

speed function.
The message “Lowspeed deactivated” (E) shows in
the dispaly.

Propeller Shaft Brake

In certain operational circumstances the propeller may
cause the propeller shaft to rotate when the engine is
stopped. This passive rotation is uncomfortable and
can be harmful to the reverse gear as its oil pump,
which is driven by the input shaft, will not operate when
the engine is stopped.
The propeller shaft may be allowed to rotate with a
stopped engine up to 6–8 hours. After this, the engine
must be started and run for at least five minutes for
lubrication and cooling of the reverse gear.

0

3

2

4

RPMX100

A

B

C

D

E

P0005941

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In cases where the propeller shaft may rotate faster
than in normal operations, e.g. boat under sail, a tem­perature gauge should be installed for monitoring the
oil temperature.
Max. permissible temperature for ZF reverse gears is
95°C (203°F).
When the above-mentioned regulations cannot be
met, or when the shaft needs to be stopped or reasons
of comfort, a shaft brake must be fitted. On isolated
occasions the propeller shaft flange may be locked in
a suitable manner instead.

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Starting

Make a habit of visually checking the engine, engine bay and transmission before start. This will help you to
discover quickly if anything abnormal has happened, or is about to happen. Also check that instruments and
warning displays show normal values when you have started the engine.
To minimize cold start smoke we recommend the installation of an engine heater or engine bay heater if temper­atures below +5° C are encountered.

WARNING!

Never use start spray or similar products as starting
aid. Explosion risk!

Before Starting

•

Open the fuel cock.

•

Open the sea cock where fitted.

•

Check the engine and transmission oil level.

•

Check the coolant level.

•

Turn the main switches on.

IMPORTANT!

Never disconnect the current with the main
switches when the engine is running. The alter­nator and electronics could be damaged.

•

Start the engine bay fan, where fitted, and allow it to
run for at least four minutes.

•

Check that there is sufficient fuel for the planned trip.

1

0

P0005850

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Starting the Engine

Shifting, adjusting speed and performing EVC settings
and calibrations is only possible at an active station.
On a boat with one station the station is always active.
On a boat with two or more stations the main station
automatically becomes active when the EVC system
is started up with the ignition key(s). If the engine(s) is/
are started from another station this station automati­cally becomes active instead.

Put the reverse gear in neutral

Put the reverse gear in neutral by moving the control
lever(s) to neutral at all stations.
Two lever control: Also check that the engine speed
lever is in the idling position.

Turn the ignition on

Turn the starter key to position I to switch the ignition
on.

Check the tachometer display

If a fault is registered it will be shown in the tachometer
display, please refer to Fault Handling page 39 for
further information and recomended actions.

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Check lamps

Each time the ignition is turned on, all lamps in the
alarm instrument are illuminated. Check that all lamps
light up and go out. If a lamp flashes a fault has been
registred, please refer to section Fault Han-
dling page 39 for further information and reco­mended actions.
If the boat has more than one station, it has to be acti­vated before the lamps can vbe checked.

Start the engine

If a station is locked the engines can only be started
and stopped from this station

Start using the ignition switch

Turn the key to position III. Release the key and let it
spring back to position I as soon as the engine has
started.
If repeated start attempts are needed, the key must be
turned back to position 0 first.

Starting with the starter button

Press the starter button. Release the button as soon
as the engine has started.
If you start from a secondary station, the starter key at
the main control station must be in position I.

Overheating protection

If the starter motor is engaged for its maximum activa­tion time (30 seconds), the starter motor circuit is cut
automatically to protect the starter motor from over­heating. If possible, leave the starter motor to cool for
at least five minutes before making a new start attempt.

Read the instruments and warm the
engine up

Allow the engine to idle for the first ten seconds. Check
that instruments and warning displays show normal
values. Check that no alarms are displayed and no
warning lamps are flashing. If an alarm is registred,
please refer to section “Fault Handling” for further infor­mation and recomended actions.
Warm the engine up at low speed and low load, so
normal operating temperature is reached before full
power is used.

IMPORTANT!

Never race the engine when it is cold.

!

!

+

-

P0002435

START

STOP

P0005860

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Check the oil level in the reverse gear

Check the oil level when the reverse gear has reached
operating temperature, please refer to the section
“Maintenance, Reverse Gear”.

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Operation

Learn to handle the engine, controls and other equipment in a safe and proper manner before casting off on your
maiden voyage. Remember to avoid sudden and extreme rudder maneuvers and gear shifts. There is a risk for
passengers and crew falling over or falling overboard.

WARNING!

A rotating propeller can cause serious injury. Check that nobody is in the water before engaging ahead or astern.
Never drive near bathers or in areas where people could be in the water.

Reading the Instruments

Read all instruments and alarm displays directly after
starting, and then regularly during the voyage. Values
from the analog instruments are also shown in the
tachometer display.

Alarms

Alarms and messages are shown in the display, some
alarms do also have a sound alarm. Is there an alarm
instrument installed the lamp in question will flash.
If a malfunction is discovered the sound alarm starts
and the lamp in question in the alarm instrument
flashes. The display will show a fault message.

1 Read the alarm/fault message.

2 Acknowledge the alarm by pressing the knob on the

control panel.

3 Take the indicated actions, see chapter Fault Code

Register page 44.

The fault will be stored as long as the fault remains. It
is possible to read out the fault code at an upcoming
service.

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Maneuvering

Shifting between forward and reverse should be done
at idling. Shifting at higher engine speeds can be
uncomfortable for passengers and cause unnecessary
stress on the stern drive/reverse gear, or cause the
engine to stop.
If you attempt to shift gear at an excessive engine
speed, a safety function cuts in automatically, and
delays shifting until engine speed has fallen to 1000
rpm.

Always do a forwards/reverse operation
as follows:

1 Reduce engine speed to idle and let the boat more

or less lose way.

WARNING!

Never shift to reverse when the boat is planing.

2 Move the control lever to neutral with a rapid, dis-

tinct movement. Make a brief pause.

3 Then move the control lever to reverse with a rapid,

distinct movement and increase engine speed.

IMPORTANT!

It is important all engines are running during reversing
maneuvers to avoid the risk of water entry via the
exhaust pipe into the stationary engine.

1

2

3

P0005856

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Helm Stations

Changing and activating stations

Changing stations

1 Put the gear in neutral.

The lamp above the neutral button (1) is lit when the
gear is in neutral.

2 Unlock, if locked, the station you leave by pushing

the activation button (2).

3 Activate the station you change to by pressing the

activation button (2).
The lamp above the activation button lights when
the station is active.

An active station is indicated by the lit lamp above the
activation button.
Is the light above the activation button off, the station
is inactive.
If the padlock sign (3) flashes the station can not be
activated. Another station is either active and locked,
or active with the gear engaged (not in neutral)
A flashing light above the activation button (2) indicates
a fault that limits the functionality of the station. The
fault is also indicated by a pop-up appearing in the dis­play, please refer to section “Fault handling”.

Locking/Unlocking station

Is a station locked it is only possible to start or stop the
engine and change stations from this station.
Lock an active station by pressing the activation button
(2). Unlock an active, locked station by pressing the
activation button (2). The padlock sign (3) on the con­trol panel indicates whether the station is locked (lit) or
not (off).

Cruising Speed

For best fuel economy operations at full must be
avoided. We recommend a cruising speed that is at
least 10% below the maximum engine revolutions at
top speed (full throttle).
Depending on hull type, the choice of propeller, the
load and sea state etc., the maximum revolutions at
top speed may vary, but they should be within the full
throttle range; refer to the “Technical data” chapter.

If the engine does not reach its maximum throttle range
it can depend on a number of factors mentioned in the
“Fault tracing” chapter.
Select a propeller with greater pitch if actual engine
revolutions exceed the full throttle range. Contact your
Volvo Penta dealer for advice.

3

2

1

P0006366

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Synchronizing Engine Speed

When driving with twin engines, both the operating
economy and comfort will be increased when the
engines are operating at the same engine speed (rpm).
When the synchronization function is activated, the
engine speed (rpm) of the starboard engine is auto­matically adjusted to that of the port engine. The syn­chronization function is activated automatically if the
following conditions are met.

1 The engine speed levers for both engines are in

(approximately) the same position.

2 The engine speed on both engines exceeds 800

rpm.

NOTICE! The synchronizer is disengaged as soon as
the conditions are no longer met.

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Engine Shutdown

Allow the engine to run at low idle, in neutral, for a few minutes after operations are completed. In this way after­boiling is avoided at the same time as temperature equalization takes place. This is especially important when
the engine has been run at high rpm or under heavy load.

Stop the Engine

If a station is active and locked the engine(s) can only
be started and stopped from that station.

IMPORTANT!

Never disconnect the current with the main switches
when the engine is running. The alternator and elec­tronics could be damaged.

IMPORTANT!

Make sure the starter key is in 0-position or removed
before main switches are switched off. Otherwise the
alternator and electronics could be damaged.

Stop with key

1 Disengage the reverse gear by putting the control

lever in neutral.

2 Turn the key to stop position “S”. Keep the key

turned until the engine stops. The key will automat­ically return to the “0” position when it is released
and can then be removed.
The starter key must be in the “0” position or
removed before main switches are switched off.

Stopping with the stop button

1 Disengage the reverse gear by putting the control

lever in neutral.

2 Push the stop button(s). Release the button(s)

when the engine(s) has/have stopped.

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Auxiliary stop

If the engine cannot be stopped in a normal procedure,
it is possible to stop the engine via auxiliary stop
mounted on the side of the engine.

After Engine Shutdown

•

Check the engine and engine bay for leakages.

•

Close the fuel tap.

•

Close the sea cock where fitted.

•

Take an hour meter reading and carry out preven­tive maintenance according to the maintenance
schedule.

•

Turn off the main switch before any long stoppage.

Operation break with the boat in water

If the boat is not used, but left in the water, the engine
must be warmed up at least once every fortnight. This
prevents corrosion damage in the engine.
If you expect the boat to be unused for two months or
more, it must be laid up, please refer to Short Term

Storage

Operation break with the boat out of water

Where boats are kept laid up on land when not in use,
there is a lower level of galvanic corrosion protection
due to oxidation on the sacrificial anodes. Before
launching the boat the sacrificial anodes on the drive
and shield must be cleaned with emery paper to
remove any oxidation.

10

10

STOP

1

P0004514

1

0

P0005914

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If you expect the boat to be unused for two months or
more, it must be laid up, please refer to Short Term
Storage.

IMPORTANT!

Use emery paper. Do not use a wire brush or other
steel tools when cleaning, as these may damage the
galvanic protection.

Cold Weather Precautions

If the engine bay cannot be kept frost free, the raw
water system must be drained and the freshwater sys­tem coolant must have sufficient frost protection to
prevent frost bursting; refer to the sections Seawater

System, Draining page 75 and Mainte­nance page 70 respectively for more detailed infor-

mation.
Check the charge status of the battery. A poorly­charged battery can freeze and burst.

C

0

10

10

F

32

50

10

20

70

20

20

60

P0005905

Engine Shutdown

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Fault Handling

Despite regular maintenance according to the maintenance schedule and perfect operation conditions faults may
occur which must be attended to before the boat can travel further. This chapter describes alarms and fault
handling.

Alarm handling

Fault information from engine and EVC
system

If a malfunction is discovered the driver is warned by a
buzzer sounding and a pop-up showing in the display.
The pop-ups will toggles between cause of fault and
tasks to perform.

Information regarding ”cause of fault” and ”measures
to take” is found in chapter Fault Code Regis-
ter page 44.

The engine, transmission and EVC system is moni­tored by the diagnostic function. Should the diagnostic
function discover a malfunction it protects the engine
and ensures continued operation by affecting the
engine. Depending on how serious the malfunction is
the effect on the engine varies.

•

Minor malfunction which does not damage the
engine or transmission.
Affect on engine: None.

•

Serious malfunction which will not immediately dam­age the engine or transmission e.g. high coolant
temperature.
Affect on engine: Engine power is reduced until
faulty value becomes normal.

•

Serious malfunction which will cause serious dam­age to engine or transmission.
Affect on engine: Engine power is reduced.

•

Serious malfunction which makes it impossible to
control the engine or transmission.
Affect on engine: Transmission is disengaged and
engine speed is reduced.
It is possible to perform emergency shifting, please
refer to In Case of Emergency page 56.

•

Serious malfunction on transmission or in the engine
fuel injection system.
Affect on engine: Engine is stopped.
It is possible to perform emergency shifting, please
refer to In Case of Emergency page 56. In emer­gency situations it is also possible to start the engine
with gear engaged after acknowledging the alarm.

!

!

+

-

P0006368

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Acknowledging alarm

1 Push the knob on the control panel to ackowledge

the alarm. The buzzer becomes silent.

2 Read the alarm or message in the pop-up.

3 Push the knob on the control panel again and the

pop-up disappears.

NOTICE! The alarm has to be acknowledged before
the engine can be started.

Popup windows

There are three levels of fault messages showing in
the pop-up: danger, warnign and caution.

Danger

If the Danger pop-up is shown during operation, a seri­ous fault has occured.

Acknowledge the alarm and stop the engine immedi­ately.

Warning

If the Waring pop-up is shown during operation, a fault
has occured.

Acknowledge the alarm and stop the engine at once.

Caution

If the Caution pop-up is shown during operation, a fault
has occured.

Acknowledge the alarm.

P0004987

DANGER! Stop the engine immediately.

P0004986

WARNING! Stop the engine.

P0004985

CAUTION! See operator's manual.

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Faults list

Is a fault registered the display shows Faults in the
EVC menu along with the number of faults.

Push the knob on the control panel to open the menue.
Turn the knob to see all faults registred.
The popup toggles between cause of fault and tasks
to perform.

Erasing faults in faults list

Acknowledged faults that has been stored automati­cally erased every time the starter key is turned to the
stop position (S).
Stop the engine and check that the ignition key(s) is
(are) in position 0 in all control positions.

When system voltage is switched on again, the diag­nostic function checks whether there are faults in the
EVC system. If this is the case, new fault pop-ups are
shown.
Faults which have been attended to or have disap­peared are automatically erased.
Faults which have not been attended to must be
acknowledged every time the system voltage is
switched on.

P0004375

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Fault Tracing

A number of symptoms and possible causes of engine malfunctions are described in the table below. Always
contact your Volvo Penta dealer if problems occur which you can not solve by yourself.

NOTICE! Read through the safety advice for care and maintenance work in the Safety Information page 6 chapter
before starting work.

Symptoms and possible causes

Pop-ups are shown in the tachometer display See chapter Fault Code Register page 44

Engine can not be stopped 2, 4, 5, 7, 8

Starter motor does not rotate 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 36, 39

Starter motor rotates slowly 1, 2

Starter motor rotates normally but engine does not start 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 38, 39

Engine starts but stops again 1, 11, 12, 13, 14, 19, 37, 39

Engine does not reach full operating speed at full throttle 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 34, 37, 39, 40

Engine runs unevenly 14, 15, 40

Engine vibrates 24

High fuel consumption 15, 16, 18, 21, 37

Black exhaust smoke 19

Blue or white exhaust smoke 21, 35

Lubrication oil pressure too low 22

Coolant temperature too high 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33

Coolant temperature too low 32

No charge or poor charge 2, 27

1. Flat batteries

2. Poor contact/open circuit in cables

3. Main switch turned off

4. One of the circuit breakers in the distribution box has tripped

5. Faulty key switch

6. Control lever not in neutral/control position not activated

7. Faulty stop relay

8. Faulty main relay

9. Faulty starter relay

10. Faulty starter motor/solenoid

11. Lack of fuel:

- fuel taps closed

- fuel tank empty

- wrong tank connected

12. Blocked fine fuel filter/pre-filter
(caused by contamination or fuel stratification at low temperature)

13. Air in the fuel system

14. Water/contamination in fuel

15. Boat abnormally loaded

16. Fouling on hull/propeller

17. Cablage to unit injector damaged

18. Faulty unit injectors

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19. Insufficient air supply to engine:

- blocked air filter

- air leakage between turbocharger and engine inlet manifold

- fouled compressor section in turbocharger

- faulty turbocharger

- poor engine bay ventilation

20. Excessive coolant temperature

21. Too low coolant temperature

22. Too low oil level

23. Faulty / wrong propeller

24. Faulty engine mounting

25. Coolant level too low

26. Air in the freshwater system

27. Drive belt broken/slips

28. Faulty circulation pump

29. Closed seawater inlet

30. Blocked seawater inlet/pipe/filter

31. Defective impeller in seawater pump

32. Defective thermostat

33. Blocked heat exchanger insert

34. Blocked charge air cooler

35. Too high oil level

36. Water entry into engine

37. High back pressure in exhaust system

38. Faulty engine speed sensor

39. Stored fault codes

40. Non-return valve in feed pump leaks

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Fault Code Register

CAUTION!

Read the safety precautions for maintenance and service in the Safety Information chapter before starting work.

When a malfunction i discovered the driver is warned by a sound alarm and at the same time a pop-up window
is shown in the display. The fault message gives information about what has caused the fault and what actions
to take.
This chapter gives a more detailed description of cause and actions.

Explanation of fault message

A Description of current fault, affect on the system and

measures to take.

B Current warning lamp which flashes during an

alarm. O/R means that an orange or red lamp
flashes.

C Audible warning.

D Fault pop-up which is shown on the EVC tachometer

display.

A.
Explanation:

Battery voltage too low.

B. D.

P0005024

Symptom:

None.

C.

Action:

• Check the batteries fluid level.

• Check belt tension.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

1 Is the orange “water in fuel” lamp lit there is to much

water in the water separator on the fuel pre-filter.

2 Is the charging lamp lit the alternator has stopped

charging.

3 Is the coolant temperature lamp lit the coolant tem-

perature is to high.

4 Is the orange coolant level lamp lit during operation

the coolant level is to low.

5 Is the orange oil level lamp lit during operation the

engine oil level is to low.

6 Is the red (R) warning lamp lit during operation a

serious malfunction has been discovered.
Is the orange (O) warning lamp lit during operation
a malfunction has been discovered.

7 Is the red oil pressure lamp lit during operation the

engine oil pressure is to low.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

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Engine Speed

Explanation:

Fault in engine speed sensor.

P0005008

DANGER! Engine Speed See Opera­tor's Manual
Stop engine

Symptom:

Engine power is reduced.

Action:

Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop.

Water in Fuel

Explanation:

Water in water trap in fuel filters.

P0001200

CAUTION! Water in Fuel
See Operator's Manual

Symptom:

None.

Action:

• Empty the water trap underneath the fuel filters. Se Mainte­nance page 66.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

Air Temperature

Explanation:

Charge air temperature too high.

P0005011

WARNING!

Air Temperature See Operator's Man­ual

Reduce rpm

Symptom:

Engine power is reduced.

Action:

Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop.

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Coolant Level

Explanation:

Coolant level too low.

R

P0005012

WARNING! Coolant Level See Opera­tor's Manual

Symptom:

None.

Action:

• Check coolant level. Se Coolant Level, Checking and Topping
Up page 71.

• Check that no coolant leakage occurs in auxiliary equipment
connected to the engine cooling system.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

Coolant Temperature

Explanation:

Coolant temperature too high.

P0005014

WARNING! Coolant Temperature See
Operator's Manual
Reduce rpm

Symptom:

Engine power is reduced.

Action:

• Check coolant level. Se Coolant Level, Checking and Topping
Up page 71.

• Check that the seawater filter is not blocked. Se Seawater Fil­ter, Check and Cleaning page 78.

• Check the impeller in the seawater pump. Se Impeller, Check
and Change page 77.

• Check that no leakage occurs.

• If the cooling water flow ceases, the exhaust hose should be
inspected internally and replaced if the hose shows signs of
damage.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

Fuel Pressure

Explanation:

Fuel pressure too low.

P0005015

WARNING! Fuel Pressure See Opera­tor's Manual
Reduce rpm

Symptom:

None.

Action:

• Check fuel level.

• Open the fuel taps and check that no leakage occurs.

• Check that the fuel filters are not blocked. Replace filters if
necessary. Se Maintenance page 66.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

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Fuel Temperature

Explanation:

Fuel temperature too high.

P0005016

WARNING! Fuel Temperature See
Operator's Manual
Reduce rpm

Symptom:

None.

Action:

• Check fuel level.

• Check that no leakage occurs.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

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Engine Oil Level

Explanation:

Oil level too low.

P0005017

WARNING! Engine Oil Level See Oper­ator's Manual

NOTICE! In rough following seas or head seas, the system can
incorrectly sense that the engine oil level is too low. If this happens,
acknowledge the fault, and check the points below for safety rea­sons.

Symptom:

None.

Action:

• Check the oil level in the engine. Se Oil level, checking and
topping up page 63.

• Check that no leakage occurs.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

Engine Oil Pressure

Explanation:

Oil pressure too low.

P0005018

WARNING! Engine Oil Pressure See
Operator's Manual
Stop Engine

Symptom:

Engine power is reduced.

Action:

• Check the oil level in the engine. Se Oil level, checking and
topping up page 63.

• Check that the oil filters are not blocked. Replace filters if nec­essary.

• Check that no leakage occurs.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

Engine Oil Temperature

Explanation:

Engine oil temperature too high.

P0005019

WARNING! Engine Oil Temperature
See Operator's Manual
Reduce rpm

Symptom:

Engine power is reduced.

Action:

• Check the oil level. Se Oil level, checking and topping
up page 63.

• Check that no leakage occurs.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

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Transmission Oil Pressure

Explanation:

Reverse gear oil pressure too low.

P0005023

WARNING! Transmission Oil Pressure
See Operator's Manual

Symptom:

None.

Action:

• Check the oil level. Se Oil level, checking and topping

up page 84.

• Check that the oil strainer is not blocked.

• Check that no leakage occurs.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

Crankcase Pressure

Explanation:

Crankcase pressure too high.

P0005021

WARNING! Transmission Oil Pressure
See Operator's Manual
Stop engine

Symptom:

Engine power is reduced.

Action:

• Check that the crankcase ventilation is not blocked.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

Battery Voltage

Explanation:

Battery voltage too low.

P0005024

WARNING! Battery Voltage See Oper­ator's Manual

Symptom:

None.

P0002364

Action:

• Check the batteries fluid level.

• Check belt tension.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

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Emergency Stop Switch

Explanation:

External stop signal.

P0005025

WARNING! Emergency Stop Switch
See Operator's Manual

Symptom:

Engine stops or can not be started.

Action:

• Check emergency stop button if any. Reset if necessary. Se
Engine Shutdown page 36.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

Primary Battery

Explanation:

Poor batteries or charging.

P0005026

WARNING! Primary Battery See Oper­ator's Manual

Symptom:

None.

Action:

• Check the batteries fluid level. Se Battery, Mainte­nance page 80.

• Check belt tension. Se Drive Belt, Check and
Change page 62.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

EMS Supply Fuse

Explanation:

The fuse has blown.

P0005029

WARNING! EMS Supply Fuse See
Operator's Manual

Symptom:

Engine cuts out.

Action:

Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop.

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Extra Supply Fuse

Explanation:

The fuse has blown.

P0005030

WARNING! Extra Supply Fuse See
Operator's Manual

Symptom:

None.

Action:

Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop.

Start Relay

Explanation:

Faulty relay.

P0001197

WARNING! Start Relay See Operator's
Manual

Symptom:

None.If engine is off, engine will not start.

Action:

• Check fuses at engine.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

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Check control lever

Explanation:

Fault in control lever.

P0005031

WARNING!Check control lever
See Operator's Manual

Symptom:

Engine in emergency mode. Gear to neutral.

Action:

• Restart engine(s).

• If the engine can not be operated from the chosen station, use
an alternative station.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

P0005032

CAUTION!Check control leverSee
Operator's Manual

Lever Calibration

Explanation:

Incorrect lever calibration.

P0005033

CAUTION! Lever Calibration Incorrect­See Operator's Manual

Symptom:

Impossible to select active station.

Action:

• Restart engine(s).

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

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Check EVC system

Explanation:

Internal fault in EVC system.

P0005034

WARNING!Check EVC systemSee
Operator's Manual

Symptom:

Engine power is reduced.

Action:

• Restart engine(s).

• If the engine can not be operated from the chosen station, use

an alternative station.

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

P0005035

CAUTION!Check EVC systemSee
Operator's Manual

Check Engine

Explanation:

Miscellaneous system faults.

P0005036

CAUTION! Check Engine See Opera­tor's Manual

Symptom:

None.

Action:

• Restart engine(s).

• Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop if the fault remains.

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Helm Restarted

Explanation:

Lost active helm during crank.

P0001206

CAUTION! Helm Restarted See Oper­ator's Manual

Symptom:

None.

Action:

Restart engine(s).

Key Failure

Explanation:

Key or start panel out of order.

P0001199

CAUTION! Key FailureSee Operator's
Manual

Symptom:

None.

Action:

Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop.

Check Multilink

Explanation:

Fault in multilink communication.

P0001204

CAUTION! Check Multilink See Opera­tor's Manual

Symptom:

Possible loss of engine synchronization or loss of display(s).

Action:

Please contact a Volvo Penta workshop.

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In Case of Emergency

Despite regular service in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule and perfect operating conditions,
faults may occur that must be remedied before the boat can continue its trip. This chapter provides advice on how
to remedy a number of conceivable faults.
When certain faults occur safety functions engage to protect the engine. The following may occur:

• Engine cannot be started.

• The gear is in neutral and engine rpm is limited.

• The engine stops.

If a fault occurs, confirm any fault alarm and take the necessary measures. Refer to this chapter, and the “Fault
catalogue” chapter.

Starting Using Auxillary
Batteries

WARNING!

Explosion hazard. Batteries contain and give off an
explosive gas which is highly flammable and explosive.
A short circuit, open flame or spark could cause a vio­lent explosion. Ventilate well.

WARNING!

Never confuse the positive and negative poles on the
batteries. Risk of arcing and explosion.

1 Check that the auxiliary battery has the same volt-

age as the engine system voltage.

2 Connect the red positive cable to the plus (+) ter-

minal on the discharged battery and then to the plus
terminal on the auxiliary battery.

3 Connect the black start cable to the minus (–) ter-

minal on the auxiliary battery and to a place a little
distance away from the discharged battery, e.g. the
start motor's negative terminal.

WARNING!

Under no circumstances may the black jumper cabel
(-) come in contact with the positive connection on the
starter motor.

4 Start the engine and let it run at fast idle for approx-

imately 10 minutes to charge the batteries. Make
sure there is no extra equipment connected to the
electrical system.

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WARNING!

Working with, or going close to a running engine is a
safety risk. Watch out for rotating components and hot
sufaces.

WARNING!

Do not touch the connections during the start attempt:
Risk of arcing.

Do not bend over any of the batteries either.

5 Turn off the engine. Remove the start cables in the

exact opposite order to their connection.

Emergency Shifting

The descriptions refer to electrically shifted revers
gear.

If a fault occurs which prevents the revers gear from
being operated (shifted) with the control lever, it is pos­sible to shift manually, using the description below.

WARNING!

In emergency shifting, the unit is locked in forwards
operation and the revers gear can not be disengaged
with the control lever. Forward motion can only be cut
off by stopping the engine with the ignition key or stop
button.

1 Stop the engine and remove the start key from the

key switch.

2 Note the valve (P or S) which the cable marked

“Primary” is connected. Then undo the connectors
(1 and 2) from the solenoid valves.

3 Remove the cap nut from the valve which was con-

nected to the “Primary” cable.

4 Press the button (A) on the valve.

5 Turn the button a 1/2 turn anti-clockwise (the button

is forced out by spring action).

The reverse gear is now connected for forward motion
and cannot be disengaged by the control lever.

2

1

P0004983

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Maintenance Schedule

Your Volvo Penta engine and its equipment are designed for high reliability and long life. The engines are built to
withstand the marine environment, but also to have the smallest possible environmental impact. If the engine and
transmission are serviced regularly according to the schedule, these qualities will be retained and unnecessary
malfunctions will be avoided.

Warranty inspection

During the initial period of use a special warranty inspection - a First service inspection - must be carried out by
an authorized Volvo Penta workshop. Instructions regarding how this must be done can be found in the Warranty

and service book.

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

C
R
A
L
I

=
=
=
=
=

Clean
Replace
Adjust
Lubricate
Inspect (Clean, Adjust, Lubricate or Replace if nec­essary)

FSI, S2 = First time Service Inspection
A, B, C, D, E = Type of service (regular service)

FSI

First Service Inspection, after 50–100 running hours

1)

Primary Fuel Filter, Draining Water / Contamination I

Coolant Level I

Seawater filter I

Reverse gear, oil and filter R

Reverse gear, oil strainer C

Start and warm up engine

Engine and reverse gear, oil / fuel / water leakage I

Fault codes (if any) I

Engine and reverse gear, noises I

Stop Engine

Engine Oil and Oil Filters / By-pass filter R

Restart engine

Oil pressure / oil leakage I

S2

After the First 1000 Hours

Valve clearance I

Every 50 Hours / at Least Every 12 Months

Seawater filter I

Primary Fuel Filter, Draining Water / Contamination I

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Every 50–500 Hours / at Least Every 12th Month

Engine Oil and Oil Filters / By-pass filter

2), 3)

R

1)

Or within 180 days of the date of delivery, or the end of the first season, whichever comes first.

2)

Oil change intervals vary, depending on engine type, oil grade and sulfur content of the fuel., see
Technical Data page 97.

3)

Change the filters during each oil change.

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A

Every 500 Hours / at Least Every 12th Month

Drive Belts I

Zink anodes I

Seawater pump impeller I

Seawater filter I

Inspection with VODIA (Diagnostic Tool) I

Reverse gear, oil and filter (ZF) R

Reverse gear, oil strainer (ZF) C

Batteries, electrolyte level I

B

Every 1000 Hours / at Least Every 12 Months

Fuel fine filter R

Fuel pre-filter, filter insert R

Air filter insert R

Engine and revers gear, inspection for leakage I

Engine and reverse gear, inspect hoses and cable clamping I

Engine and revers gear, cleaning / painting I

C

Every 2000 Hours

Valve clearance I

D

Every 2000 Hours / at Least Every 24th Month

Turbo I

Drive Belts

4)

I

Seawater pump impeller R

E

Every 4000 hour / at Least Every 24 month

Drive Belts R

Coolant R

4)

Drive belt, belt tensioner and idler wheel

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Maintenance

This chapter contains general technical information and instructions on how the prescribed maintenance items
must be carried out. Read through the instructions carefully before starting work. The times when maintenance
items must be carried are indicated in the Maintenance Schedule page 57.
Read through the safety precautions for maintenance and service in the Safety Information page 4 chapter before
work on the engine is begun.

WARNING!

Care and maintenance work should be done with the engine stopped unless otherwise specified. Stop the engine
before opening or removing the engine hatch/hood. Make it impossible to start the engine by removing the start
key and cutting the system voltage with the main switches.

Orientation

D11-670 ZF305

1 Expansion tank

2 Coolant filler cap

3 Auxiliary stop

4 Fuel feed pump (hand pump)

5 Fine fuel filter with watertrap

6 Alternator

7 Heat exchanger

8 Control unit

9 Oil sump

10 Seawater pump

11 Reverse gear ZF305A-E

D11-670 ZF305

1 By-pass filter for lubrication oil

2 Lubrication oil filters

3 Water-cooled exhaust outlet

4 Turbocharger

5 Air filter

6 Oil cooler, reverse gear

7 Starter motor

8 Charge air cooler

9 Coolant pump

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Engine, General

General inspection

Make a habit of visually checking the engine and
engine bay before starting, and after operations when
you have stopped the engine. This will help you to dis­cover abnormalities quickly, or if something is about to
happen.
Look especially carefully for oil, fuel and coolant lea­kages, loose bolts, worn or poorly-tensioned drive
belts, loose cable connections, damaged electrical
cables and hoses. This inspection only takes a few
minutes and can prevent serious malfunctions and
expensive repairs.

WARNING!

Accumulations of fuel, oil and grease on the engine or
in the engine room is a fire hazard and must be
removed immediately they are detected.

WARNING!

If an oil, fuel or coolant leak is detected, the cause must
be investigated and the fault rectified before the engine
is started.

Never direct the jet from a high-pressure washer at
seals, rubber hoses or electrical components.
Never use the high pressure setting for engine clean­ing.

Air Filter, Check and Change

1 Remove the old filter cartridges. Make sure that no

contaminants enter the engine.

2 Install new filter cartridges. Tighten the hose

clamps carefully.

IMPORTANT!

Discard the old filter cartridges. They may not be
cleaned.

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Drive Belt, Check and Change

WARNING!

Stop the engine before doing any maintenance work.

Check belt tension and condition regularly. The drive
belt has an automatic tensioner and need not be
adjusted. Check that the belt tensioner does not bot­tom.

A belt which is to tense can damage the bearings and
a belt which is too loose can slip.

IMPORTANT!

Always change a belt which looks worn or cracked.

Changing the alternator belt

1 Remove the protective cover over the drive belt.

2 Put a socket wrench in the tensioning roller square

fitting. Turn the tensioning roller aside and secure
it by inserting a screwdriver or similar into the space
which opens up.

3 Remove the drive belt.

4 Install the new drive belt and release the locking of

the belt tensioner. Make sure the drive belt fits
properly into the grooves.

5 Fit the protective cover over the drive belt.

P0004519

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Lubrication System

Oil change intervals can vary depending on oil grade
and sulphur content of the fuel, please refer to Tech-
nical Data page 97.

NOTICE! Oil change intervals must never exceed a
period of 12 months.

If you want longer oil change intervals than given in the
table Technical Data page 97, the condition of the
oil must be checked by the oil manufacturers through
regular oil testing.

Oil level, checking and topping up

The oil level must be inside the marked area on the
dipstick and should be checked daily before the first
start.

Top up the oil through the filling hole at the back of the
engine (1). Check that the correct level has been ach­ieved but wait a few minutes to allow the oil to run down
into the sump.

IMPORTANT!

Do not fill up above the maximum oil level. Only use a
recommended grade of oil, please refer to section
Technical Data page 97.

P0002089

1

P0005251

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Engine Oil, Change

Always follow the recommended oil change interval.
Use an oil drain pump - an electrical oil drain pump is
available as an accessory - to pump the oil out of the
oil pan.

1 Run the engine until warm so that the oil is easier

to pump. Then stop the engine.

WARNING!

Hot oil and hot surfaces can cause burns.

2 Connect the suction pipe on the oil drain pump to

the drain pipe (1). Pump out the oil.

3 Replace the oil filter and by-pass filter at every oil

change.

4 Fill oil to the correct level through the filler opening

at the rear of the engine (2). For engine oil quantity,
refer to the Technical Data page 97 section.
IMPORTANT! Use only oils of the recommended
grades; refer to the Technical Data page 97 sec­tion.

5 Start the engine and let it idle. Check that the low

oil pressure warning lamp goes out and that no
leaks are present at the filters.

WARNING!

Working with, or going close to a running engine is
a safety risk. Watch out for rotating components
and hot sufaces.

6 Stop the engine. Wait a few minutes before check-

ing the oil level. Top up as needed.

Hand in the old oil and oil filter to a re-cycling station.

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Oil Filter/By-pass Filter, Change

The oil filter and bypass filter must be replaced at every
oil change.
Remember to hand the old filters in to a re-cycling sta­tion.

WARNING!

Hot oil and hot surfaces can cause burns.

1 Place a collection vessel underneath the filter drip

tray to avoid oil spillage.

2 Clean the filter bracket.

3 Unscrew the bypass filter (1) and the oil filters (2)

with a suitable puller.

4 Check that the mating surfaces on the filter bracket

are clean and that no remains from the old gaskets
are left.

5 Moisten the gaskets on the new filters with engine

oil.

6 Screw on the filter by hand until the rubber gasket

touches the filter bracket mating surface. Then turn
a further 3/4 turn.

7 Start the engine, run at low idle, and check that no

leakage occurs. Check the oil level after the engine
has stopped.

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Fuel System

Only use the grades of fuel recommended in the fuel
specification, see Technical Data page 98. Always
observe the greatest cleanliness during re-fuelling and
work on the fuel system.
All work on the unit injectors of the engine must be
carried out by an authorized workshop.

WARNING!

Fire hazard. When carrying out work on the fuel system
make sure the engine is cold. A fuel spill onto a hot
surface or an electrical component can cause a fire.
Store fuel soaked rags so that they can not cause fire.

Engine Fuel Filter Replacement

1 Close the fuel tap(s).

2 Clean the filter holder and place a suitable vessel

under the fuel filter.

3 Release the pressure in the filter by first opening

the drain tap (1) on the bottom of the water sepa­rator and then the purging nipple (2) so that the filter
is emptied of fuel.

4 Undo the union (3) from the water separator (4) and

unscrew the water separator from the filter.

5 Unscrew the filter. Use a filter wrench if necessary.

6 Clean the sealing surfaces on the filter holder.

Make sure that the filter is clean and that the sealing
rings are undamaged. Moisten the sealing rings
with engine oil, including the rubber seal located in
the thread in the center of the filter.

IMPORTANT!

Do not fill the new filter with fuel before installa­tion. Dirt may get into the system and cause
damage and malfunctions.

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7 Screw on the new filter by hand until the gasket just

bottoms on the sealing surface. Then tighten a fur­ther 1/2 turn. Install the water separator and con­nect the union. Close the drain tap.

8 Open the main fuel tap.

9 Open the purging nipple and pump fuel with the

hand pump (5) until the fuel is free from bubbles.
Close the purging nipple while fuel is flowing out.

10 Remove the hose and replace the protective cover

on the purging nipple.

11 Start the engine and check that there are no leaks.

Fuel system, breather

The fuel system must be vented, e.g. after changing
fuel filter, if the fuel tank has been run dry and after long
stops.

1 Put a suitable vessel underneath the hose.

2 Remove the protective cap from the venting nipple

(1) on the filter bracket.

3 Open the venting nipple and pump up fuel with the

hand pump (2) until air-free fuel flows out. Tighten
the venting nipple while fuel is flowing out.

4 Fold the hose back and put the protective cap back

on the venting nipple.

5 Run the engine at idling speed for a couple of

minutes to allow any remaining air out of the sys­tem. Make sure there are no leaks.

Fuel filter, draining the water trap

WARNING!

Hot fuel can cause burns.

1 Put a suitable vessel underneath the filter.

2 Open the tap (3) and drain water and contamination

from the water trap (4) by pumping with the hand
pump (2) until clean fuel flows out.

3 Close the tap.

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Primary fuel filter

Volvo Penta fuel pre-filters are supplied in single and
double models.

Checks

The double filter is fitted with a pressure gauge (1) that
indicates when it is time to replace the filter cartridges.

The filter cartridges must be replaced according to
maintenance schedule recommendations, or earlier if
the pressure gauge shows a pressure drop of 6–10 (in.
Hg) at idle or 16–20 (in. Hg) at full rpm/engine load.

WARNING!

Working with, or going close to a running engine is a
safety risk. Watch out for rotating components and hot
sufaces.

Draining

Place a vessel under the filter. Empty the water and
sediment through the plugs (2).

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Replacing filter cartridges

Double filter cartridges can be replaced while the
engine is running, by shutting off the fuel flow to one
filter holder at a time.

Fuel flow is controlled by moving the lever (1) to the
following positions:

A Normal operating position (both filters connected).

B Left filter cartridge can be replaced.

C Right filter cartridge can be replaced.

D Both filters shut off.

Replacing filter cartridge

If the engine is stopped, begin by shutting the fuel taps
at the tank before replacing the filters. If the engine is
running the fuel flow to the filter to be replaced must be
shut off using the lever (1).

1 Place a vessel under the filters and shut off the filter

to be replaced.

2 Undo the T-bolt (2) and remove the cover (3).

3 Carefully remove the cartridge with a turning move-

ment.

4 Empty the water and sediment through the drain

hole (4).

5 Insert a new filter cartridge and fill the holder with

clean fuel.

6 Replace the cover gasket and the T-bolt O-ring.

Moisten the gasket and the O-ring with fuel before
they are installed.

7 Install the cover and tighten it by hand.

8 Dry up any fuel spills.

9 Replace the other filter in the same way.

10 Open the fuel taps and put the lever in the normal

operating position. Check that there are no leaks.

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Freshwater System

The freshwater system is the engine's internal cooling
system that ensures that the engine operates at the
correct temperature. It is a closed system that must
always be filled with a mixture of concentrated coolant
and water in order to protect the engine against internal
corrosion, cavitation and frost bursting.

We recommend “Volvo Penta Coolant, Ready Mixed”,
or “Volvo Penta Coolant” (concentrated) mixed with
pure water according to specifications. Refer to the
table Water Quality page 98. Only coolant of this
grade is suitable for, and approved by, Volvo Penta.
The use of anti-corrosion agents alone is not permitted
in Volvo Penta engines. Never use water alone as the
coolant.

IMPORTANT!

Coolant of a suitable chemical composition must be
used all year round. This applies even when there is
no risk for frost damage, so that the engine always has
complete corrosion protection. Future warranty claims
related to engine and accessories may be refused if an
unsuitable coolant has been used, or if the instructions
for coolant mixture have not been followed.

The corrosion protection additives become less effec­tive over time, which means that the coolant must be
changed at regular intervals; refer to the Maintenance
Schedule page 57. The cooling system must be
flushed whenever the coolant is changed, refer to the
Freshwater system, Flushing page 74 section.

“Volvo Penta Coolant” is a concentrated coolant that
must be mixed with water. It has been prepared to work
best with Volvo Penta engines and offers excellent
protection against corrosion, cavitation damage and
frost bursting.

“Volvo Penta Coolant, Ready Mixed” is a ready­mixed coolant, 40 % “Volvo Penta Coolant” and 60 %
water. This mixture protects the engine from corrosion
damage, cavitation damage and frost bursting down to
–28 °C (–18 °F).

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Coolant, Mixing

WARNING!

All coolant is hazardous and harmful to the environ­ment. Do not consume. Coolant is flammable.

IMPORTANT!

Volvo VCS coolant (yellow in color) must not be used
in Volvo Penta engines.
Different kinds of coolant must not be mixed with each
other!

Mix: 40 % “Volvo Penta Coolant” (conc. coolant)
and 60 % water

This mixture protects against internal corrosion, cavi­tation and frost bursting down to –28 °C (–18 °F). At
60 % glycol concentration, the freezing point is lowered
to –54 °C (–65 °F).
Never mix more than 60 % concentrate (Volvo Penta
Coolant) in the coolant. A greater concentration pro­vides reduced cooling effect with the risk for overheat­ing and reduced frost protection.

The coolant must be mixed with distilled, deionized
water. The water must fulfill the requirements specified
by Volvo Penta; refer to Water Quality page 98.
It is extremely important that the system is filled with
the correct coolant concentration. Mix in a separate
clean vessel before filling the cooling system. Make
sure that the liquids mix.

Coolant Level, Checking and
Topping Up

Checking the coolant level

WARNING!

Do not open the coolant filler cap when the engine is
warm, except in emergencies, this could cause serious
personal injury. Steam or hot fluid could spray out.

The coolant level must be about 5 cm (2") below the
expansion tank pressure cap sealing surface.

If a separate expansion tank is fitted, the coolant level
must be between the MIN and MAX marks.
Where necessary, top up coolant in accordance with
the instructions below.

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Filling coolant

WARNING!

Burn hazard. Steam and hot fluid may spray out. Stop
the engine and allow it to cool before opening the filler
cap.

IMPORTANT!

Top up with the same type of coolant as already used
in the system. Different types of coolant must not be
mixed.

Topping up

Top up coolant to the correct level through the filler
opening on the expansion tank. Top up slowly, to allow
air that is displaced to flow out through the filler open­ing.

When filling an empty system, or if the coolant level for
some reason has sunk sow low that it cannot be seen
through the filler opening, filling must be carried out
according to “Filling a completely empty cooling sys­tem”.

Filling a completely empty cooling system

1 Mix a sufficient quantity of coolant in a vessel before

filling. Note that if a heating system, water heater or
such is connected to the engine cooling system, a
correspondingly greater quantity of coolant will be
required.

2 Ensure that any heating system, water heater or

such connected to the engine cooling system is
purged (open the heater regulator valve).

3 Fill coolant through the filler opening in the expan-

sion tank.
Fill slowly, to allow air that is displaced to flow out
through the filler opening.

4 Fill with coolant to approx. 5 cm (2“) below the filler

cap sealing surface.

5 Start the engine and let it idle for about 1 hour.

IMPORTANT!

Do not start the engine until the system is purged
and completely filled.

6 Stop the engine and let it cool. Check coolant level.

Top up as needed.

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Coolant, Draining

WARNING!

Stop the engine and let it cool before starting work on
the cooling system. Hot fluids and hot surfaces can
cause burns.

WARNING!

All coolant is hazardous and harmful to the environ­ment. Do not consume. Coolant is flammable.

Drain the coolant via taps (F).

1 Remove the filling cap (1) from the expansion tank.

2 Connect a hose to each drain tap. Open the taps

and allow all the coolant to drain off into a suitable
vessel.
Check that all coolant really does drain out. Depos­its may need to be cleared away, inside the drain
plug(s)/tap(s).

3 Also drain the heating system, tap water heater

etc., if connected to the engine’s freshwater sys­tem.

4 Close all drain taps.

5 Collect the old coolant and hand it to a re-cycling

station for destruction.

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Freshwater system, Flushing

The cooling system should be flushed when the cool­ant is changed, to avoid loss of cooling performance
due to deposits in the cooling system.

1 Drain the coolant, please refer to section Coolant,

Draining page 73.

2 Put a hose into the filling hole in the heat exchanger

and flush with fresh water.

3 Flush until the water which runs out of the drain

points is clean.

4 Close all drain points when all coolant has run out.

5 Fill up with coolant, please refer to section Coolant

Level, Checking and Topping Up page 71.

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Seawater System

The seawater system is the engine’s external cooling
system. The seawater system sucks in water through
the seawater inlet and pumps it through the heat
exchanger and the reverse gear oil cooler. The system
is protected from galvanic corrosion by means of zinc
anodes located in the heat exchanger and the reverse
gear oil cooler.

WARNING!

Risk of water entry. Water will flow into the boat if any
hose, plug etc. located below the waterline is removed
when the boat is in the water. Always close the sea
cocks. If the boat does not have sea cocks the water
flow must be blocked in a safe manner. If this is not
possible, the boat must be drawn up on land before
work starts.

Seawater System, Draining

The seawater system must be drained in cold weather,
if there is a risk of frost, to prevent frost damage.
An alternative to draining is to keep the engine bay
above freezing temperature, by means of a fan heater
which is approved for outdoor use.

WARNING!

Risk of water entry. Close the seawater cocks before
doing any work on the seawater system.

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Draining:

1 Close the sea cock.

2 Connect a hose to each drain tap before opening

the tap (one at a time).

3 Open the drain taps/remove the drain plugs (S) and

allow the water to run out.

Drain points:

- tap at rear of heat exchanger

- tap at rear of charge air cooler

- Open the drain taps/remove the drain plugs (S)
and allow the water to run out.

Check that all water really does drain out. Depos­its may need to be cleared away, inside the drain
plug/tap.

4 Also drain/empty any auxiliary equipment such as

the seawater filter, flushing/bilge pump etc.

5 Install the lid on the flushing/bilge pump if fitted.

Connect all hoses.

6 Close/install all drain taps and plugs before you

leave the boat.

7 Check for leaks before you leave the boat.

Zinc Anodes, Check and Change

WARNING!

Risk of water entry. Close the seawater cocks before
doing any work on the seawater system.

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1 Close the sea cock.

2 Open the drain tap (1) on the heat exchanger and

the tap (2) on the charge air cooler, and drain off
the seawater.

3 Remove the zinc anodes (Z) in the heat exchanger

and in the reverse gear oil cooler.

4 Check the zinc anodes and replace them if more

than 1/3 of their original size has been used up. If
not, clean the zinc anodes with emery cloth to
remove the oxide layer before re-installing them.

IMPORTANT!

Use an emery cloth for cleaning. Do not use steel
tools, since this could impair the galvanic protec­tion.

5 Install the zinc anodes. Make sure that good met-

allic contact is obtained between the anode and the
casting.

6 Close the drain taps (1 and 2).

7 Open the sea cock before starting the engine.

8 Check that no leakage occurs.

Impeller, Check and Change

WARNING!

Risk of water entry. Close the seawater cocks before
doing any work on the seawater system.

1 Remove the seawater pump lid, and pull the impel-

ler out with water pump pliers.

2 Check the impeller. If any cracks or other defects

are visible, the impeller must be changed.

3 Lubricate the pump housing and the inside of the

lid with water-resistant grease (which is not aggres­sive to rubber). The impeller will be easier to work
with if it is put in hot water prior to fitting.

4 Press the impeller in with a circular motion (clock-

wise). The shaft of the pump has an internal thread
(M8). Screw a stud into the end of the shaft and
press the impeller in using a washer and nut. Fit the
cover, using a new O-ring.

5 Open the sea cock.

IMPORTANT!

Always carry a spare impeller on board.

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Seawater Filter, Check and Cleaning

The seawater filter is optional equipment.

If the water where the boat is operated contains a lot
of contamination, weed etc., check the filter more fre­quently than specified in the maintenance schedule.
There is otherwise a risk that the filter would be
blocked, which would make the engine overheat.

WARNING!

Risk of water entry. Close the seawater cocks before
doing any work on the seawater system.

1 Close the sea cock.

2 Remove the lid (1) and lift up the insert.

3 Clean the insert and the housing (2).

4 Install the components as in the illustration. Check

the seals. Change as necessary.

5 Open the sea cock and check carefully that no leak-

age occurs.

Inlet Manifold, Checking the Drain
Hole

Water can condense in the charge air cooler during
operation. The condensate is drained via a hole in the
charge air cooler. Check that the drain hole is not
blocked.

IMPORTANT!

If a large amount of water flows out of the drain hole,
from the inlet manifold, the charge air cooler must be
removed and proof tested.

This task must be performed by an authorized work­shop.

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Electrical System

WARNING!

Always stop the engine and break the current using the
main switches before working on the electrical system.
Isolate shore current to the engine block heater, bat­tery charger or accessories mounted on the engine.

Main Switch

The main switches must never be switched off before
the engine has stopped. If the circuit between the alter­nator and the battery is disconnected when the engine
is running, the alternator and electronics can be dam­aged. For the same reason the charging circuits must
never be re-connected with the engine running.

IMPORTANT!

Never disconnect the current with the main switches
when the engine is running, the alternator and elec­tronics could be damaged

Fuses

The engine is fitted with two automatic circuit breakers
(1). The circuit breakers cut the power if the system is
overloaded.

If it is not possible to start the engine or if the instrument
stops working while running, the circuit breaker may
have been activated. Reset by pressing in the circuit
breaker (1).

IMPORTANT!

Always investigate the cause of the overload. If the
fuse trips frequently, contact an authorized Volvo
Penta workshop.

10

10

STOP

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Electrical Connections

Check that electrical connections are dry, free from
oxide, and that they are securely tightened. Spray the
connections as necessary with water-repellent spray
(Volvo Penta universal oil).

Battery, Maintenance

WARNING!

Risk of fire and explosion. Never allow an open flame
or electric sparks near the battery or batteries.

WARNING!

Never confuse the positive and negative poles on the
batteries. Risk of arcing and explosion.

WARNING!

The battery electrolyte contains extremely corrosive
sulfuric acid. Protect your skin and clothes when charg­ing or handling batteries.

Always use protective goggles and gloves. If battery
electrolyte comes into contact with unprotected skin
whas off immediately using plenty of water and soap.
If battery acid comes in contact with the eyes, flush
immediately with plenty of water and obtain medical
assistance without delay.

Connecting and disconnecting the battery

Connecting

1 Connect the + cable (red) to the + pole on the bat-

tery.

2 Connect the – cable (black) to the – pole on the

battery.

Disconnecting

1 Remove the – cable (black).

2 Remove the + cable (red).

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Cleaning

Keep the batteries clean and dry. Contamination and
oxide on the batteries and battery poles can cause
stray currents, voltage drop and discharge, especially
in wet weather. Remove oxidation from the battery
poles and terminals, using a brass brush. Tighten the
terminals securely and grease them with terminal
grease or petroleum jelly.

Filling

The electrolyte level should be 5–10 mm above the cell
plates in the battery. Top up with distilled water as
required.

After filling, the battery should be charged for at least
30 minutes by running the engine at idle.

Some maintenance-free batteries have special
instructions, which must be followed.

Battery, Charging

WARNING!

Risk of fire and explosion. Never allow an open flame
or electric sparks near the battery or batteries.

WARNING!

The battery electrolyte contains extremely corrosive
sulfuric acid. Protect your skin and clothes when charg­ing or handling batteries.

Always use protective goggles and gloves. If battery
electrolyte comes into contact with unprotected skin
whas off immediately using plenty of water and soap.
If battery acid comes in contact with the eyes, flush
immediately with plenty of water and obtain medical
assistance without delay.

WARNING!

Never confuse the positive and negative poles on the
batteries. Risk of arcing and explosion.

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IMPORTANT!

Observe the instruction manual for the battery charger
carefully. To avoid the risk of electrochemical corrosion
when an external charger is connected, the battery
cables should be removed from the batteries before
the charger is connected.
Always switch off the charging current before the
charging clips are removed.

•

Charge batteries if they have become discharged.
During charging, unscrew the cell plugs but leave
them min the plug holes. Ventilate well, especially if
the batteries are charged in an enclosed space.

•

If the engine is not used for a longer period of time,
the batteries should be fully charged, then possibly
trickle charged (please refer to the battery manu­facturer’s recommendations). Batteries are dam­aged by being left discharged, and can also freeze
and burst easier in cold weather.

•

Special instructions apply to boost charging. Boost
charging can shorten battery life, and should there­fore be avoided.

Electrical Installations

An incorrectly-carried-out electrical installation may
generate leakage current from the electrical system.
Leakage current can in turn render galvanic protection
insufficient in respect of propellers, propeller shafts,
rudder posts, keel etc and may cause damage through
electrochemical corrosion.

WARNING!

Work on the low voltage circuits in the boats should be
done by a person with electrical training or knowledge.
Installation or work on land current equipment must
only be done by a competent electrician, in accordance
with local regulations for mains electricity.

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Always consider the following:

1 If shore power is connected it must always be

ground protected ashore, never in the boat. Fur­thermore, the shore power installation should be
equipped with a ground fault interrupter.
The shore power installation (transformer, inverter,
battery charger etc.) must be designed for marine
use where the high-tension side is galvanically

separated from the low-tension side.

2 Electrical cables must be run and clamped such

that there is no risk of exposure to chafing, damp or
bilge water.

3 Ground protection for radios, navigation instru-

ments, rudder, boarding ladders or other equipment
where separate cables for ground protection are
present, must be clustered to a common ground
connection that is not connected to the engine or
reverser gear.

IMPORTANT!

The engine and reverse gear must never be used
as earth planes.

4 The start battery must have a main switch (1) con-

nected to the battery's plus (+) side. The main
switch must break the circuit to all equipment and
be switched off when the boat is not in use.

5 If an auxiliary battery is used a main switch must be

placed between the auxiliary battery's plus (+) ter­minal and the circuit breaker panel for the boat's
electrical equipment. The main switch must break
the circuit to all equipment connected to the auxili­ary battery and must be switched off when power is
no longer required. All equipment connected to the
auxiliary battery must have separate main
switches.

For simultaneous charging of two independent battery
circuits a separate charging distributor (accessory)
should be installed on the standard alternator.

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Reverse Gear

Oil level, checking and topping up

Checking

1 Remove the dipstick (1), wipe it off and put it back

into the reverse gear.

2 Remove the dipstick again and check the oil level.

The correct oil level is between the MAX and MIN
marks.

3 Start the engine and let it run on idle a few minutes

with control lever in neutral. Stop the engine and
check the oil again.

WARNING!

Working with, or going close to a running engine is a
safety risk. Watch out for rotating components and hot
sufaces.

Filling

If necessary, top up with oil through the filler hole (2)
on top of the reverse gear. Pleasse refer to section
Technical Data page 100 for oil grade and volume.

IMPORTANT!

Never over-fill the reverse gear. The oil level must
always be within the recommended range.

Transmission Oil, Change

1 Remove the dipstick. Connect a hose from the oil

scavenging pump to the dipstick tube.

2 Suck the oil up and put the dipstick back.

3 Fill up with oil to the correct level. Oil grade and

volume: Please refer to Technical
Data page 100.

IMPORTANT!
Never over-fill the reverse gear. The oil level must
always be within the recommended range.

4 Start the engine and run until the reverse gear has

reached operating temperature.

5 Check the oil level please refer to Oil level, checking

and topping up page 84.

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Oil filter, Change

WARNING!

Working with, or going close to a running engine is a
safety risk. Watch out for rotating components and hot
sufaces.

1 Put a suitable vessel beneath the filter, to avoid oil

spillage.

2 Unscrew the oil filter with a suitable extractor.

3 Clean the filter mating surface on the filter bracket.

4 Lubricate the seal on the new filter with engine oil.

5 Screw the filter on by hand until the rubber seal just

touches the mating surface on the filter bracket.
Then tighten a further 3/4 turn.

6 Top up with oil.

7 Start the engine and check that no leakage occurs.

8 Check the oil level, please refer to Oil level, check-

ing and topping up page 84.

Oil Strainer, Cleaning

WARNING!

Working with, or going close to a running engine is a
safety risk. Watch out for rotating components and hot
sufaces.

1 Remove the lid/plug and carefully remove the

strainer (1) from the housing.

IMPORTANT!

Cleanliness. Dirt must not be allowed to get into
the reverse gear.

2 Clean the strainer and other components in paraffin

(kerosene).

3 Carefully put the components back again.

4 Tighten the plug/screw.

5 Start the engine and check carefully that no leakage

occurs.

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Storage

The boat must be laid up to prevent damage to the engine and other equipment if the boat is not used for two
months or more. It is important that this is done in the correct manner, and nothing is forgotten. For this reason,
we have compiled a check list of the most important points.
Before the boat is taken out of service for a long period of time, an authorised Volvo Penta workshop should over
the engine and other equipment. Have any faults and deficiencies attended to, so that the equipment is in order,
ready for the next start.

CAUTION!

Read the chapter on Maintenance before starting work. It contains instructions on how to carry out maintenance
and service operations in a safe and correct manner.

Some conservation oils are flammable. Some are also dangerous to breathe. Ensure good ventilation. Use a face
mask when spraying.

IMPORTANT!

Observe the following when cleaning with a high pressure washer: Never aim the water jet at seals, rubber hoses
or electrical components. Never use a high pressure washer for engine cleaning.

Inhibiting

•

Warm the engine up to normal operating tempera­ture and check that the oil level in the reverse gear
reaches the MAX mark on the dipstick. Stop the
engine.

•

Max 8 month’s stoppage:

Change the oil and oil filter on the engine, then warm
it up afterwards.

•

More than 8 month’s stoppage:

Conserve the lubrication and fuel systems with con­servation oil. Please refer to section “Bringing out of
storage”.

•

Check that the coolant offers sufficient frost protec­tion. Top up as necessary.
Alternatively, you can drain the coolant (also drain
the coolant filter).

•

Close the sea cock and drain the water from the
seawater system.

•

Remove the impeller from the seawater pump. Store
the impeller in a sealed plastic bag, in a cool place.

•

Drain any water and contamination from the fuel fil­ters and fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank completely, to
avoid condensation.

•

Disconnect the battery cables, clean and charge the
batteries. Trickle charge the batteries while the boat
is laid up. A poorly charged battery can freeze
and burst.

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•

Clean the outside of the engine. Do not use a high
pressure washer for engine cleaning. Touch up
paint damage with Volvo Penta original paint.

•

Check and rust-proof any control cables.

•

Put a note on the engine with the date, type of con­servation and the conservation oil used.

•

Cover over the engine air inlet, exhaust opening and
engine if necessary.

Bringing out of storage

• Remove any covers from the engine, air inlet and
exhaust pipe.

• Top the engine up with the correct grade of oil, if
necessary. Install a new oil filter if the filter was
not changed during conservation.

• Check that there is oil in the reverse gear.

• Install new fuel filters and vent the fuel system.

• Check the drive belt(s).

• Check the condition of all rubber hoses, and re­tighten the hose clamps.

• Close the drain taps and install the drain plugs.

• Insert the impeller in the seawater pump, using a
rotating movement (clockwise).

• Check the coolant level and anti-freeze. Top up
if necessary.

• Connect the fully charged batteries.

• Open the sea cocks.

• Start the engine (if the boat is in the water) and
warm up at a fast idle before loading the engine.

• Check that no oil, fuel or coolant leakage occurs.

• Check the oil level in the reverse gear. Top up if
necessary.

Conservation of the lubrication and fuel systems for more than 8 months’ stoppage:

•

Drain the oil from the sump and engine and fill the
engine up with conservation oil* to just above the
MIN marking on the dipstick.

•

Connect the fuel supply (1) and return fuel pipes
(2) to a jerrican filled with 1/3 conservation oil*and
2/3 diesel fuel.

•

Vent the fuel system.

•

Start the engine and run at a fast idle until about 2
litres (0.5 US gals.) have been used.
Stop the engine and connect the ordinary fuel pipes.

•

Empty the conservation oil out of the engine.

•

Follow the other instructions on the previous page.

* Conservation oils are sold by oil companies.

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Calibration and Settings

Settnings menu

Settings are entered and certain calibrations are car­ried out in the Settings menu.

Navigate through the menus by turning and depressing
the control panel wheel.

It is always possible to return to the menu above by
pressing

. Repeated presses or holding the button

down for >3 seconds will return to the main menu.

NOTICE! Only installed functions are shown in the set­tings menu.

1 Turn clockwise until Settings is shown on the dis-

play.

2 Press the wheel to access the settings menu.

3 Navigate by turning the wheel.

Depth Alarm

Setting the depth alarm for the Volvo Penta echo soun­der.

The setting need only be entered at one display, at one
station.

1 Activate the station.

2 Turn until Depth Alarm is shown in the settings

menu. Press the wheel to reach the submenu.

3 Depth Alarm, press the wheel to switch the func-

tion on or off.

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4 Turn to Set Level. Press the wheel to access

adjustment of depth level alarm.
Turn the wheel to set the alarm depth, i.e. the depth
when the alarm should begin sounding.
Press the wheel to confirm the set depth.
The depth alarm is dependent on depth compen­sation (offset depth).

5 Turn to Set offset. Press the wheel to access offset

depth adjustment.
Adjust it to correspond to the boat's deepest point
or the boat's waterline, depending on the depth to
be displayed. The echo-sounder can be placed
anywhere between these two points.

6 Turn the wheel to set depth compensation. If the

number is positive (+) the distance between the
echo-sounder and the water line is set, if the num­ber is negative (–) it is the distance between the
echo-sounder and the lowest point.
Press the wheel to confirm the setting.

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C

A

B

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A Waterline

B Echo-sounder

C Lowest point

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Depth alarm popup window

When the depth is less than the alarm level, the popup
window will display intermittently, followed by the alarm
signal.
The pop-up window will be displayed every 30 seconds
until the depth is greater than the alarm level.
Confirm the selection by depressing the navigation
wheel.

Lost depth alarm signal

If the signal from the depth alarm disappears, e.g. if the
depth alarm sensor is defective, the popup window is
displayed to the left.

Trip reset

Zeroing trip information

1 Activate the station.

2 Turn to Trip reset in the settings menu.

3 Press the wheel twice to zero the trip information.

My View

In My view it is possible to select the operating infor­mation to be displayed in the main menu.

The type of information that may be selected depends
on the functions installed.

1 Turn to My View in the settings menu. Press to

reach the submenu.

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2 Turn to navigate through the menu with available

operating information.

3 Press the wheel to check and uncheck the infor-

mation to be displayed in the main menu.

Neutral Beep

Sound indication, controls in neutral position. The
sound may be set on or off. The sound level is set
under Information beep.

The setting must be entered at each station. If the sta­tion has several displays, the setting need only be
made at one display.

1 Turn until Neutral Beep is shown in the settings

menu.

2 Press the wheel to select On or Off.

Display Contrast

Adjusting the tachometer display contrast

1 Turn to Display Contrast in the settings menu.

Press to reach the submenu.

2 Turn to adjust the contrast. Press the wheel to con-

firm the selection.

EVC Info

Information regarding accessories, components and
software installed in the boat is displayed here.

1 Turn to EVC About in the settings menu and press

the wheel to reach the submenu.

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2 Features shows what accessories are installed.

Press the wheel to access the submenu.

3 Components shows what hardware components

are installed. Press the wheel to access the sub­menu.

4 Software shows what software is installed. Press

the wheel to access the submenu.

Units

Setting operating information and trip data units.

1 Activate the station.

2 Turn until Units is shown in the settings menu.

Press to reach the units menu.

3 Turn to US or Metric; press the wheel and select

US or Metric.
Press the wheel to confirm the selection.

4 Turn to Distance; press the wheel and select km,

Nm (nautical miles) or Miles.
Press the wheel to confirm the selection.

Language

It is possible to select between 10 languages.

On boats with more than one station and with several
displays language only need to be selected on one
display for it to be shown at all stations and on all dis­plays.

1 Activate the station.

2 Turn until Language is shown in the settings menu.

Press to reach the language menu.

3 Turn to the desired language and press to confirm

the selection. The display will return to the settings
menu.

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Information Beep

Adjusting the volume of the integral tachometer alarm.

1 Turn until Info Beep is shown in the settings menu.

Press to access adjustment.

2 Turn to the desired volume. Press to confirm the

selection; the setting will be confirmed by a beep at
the set volume. The display will return to the set­tings menu.

Fuel Tank

There are two alternative methods for calibrating the
level sensor in the fuel tank. Full Fuel Tank Calibra-

tion is an approximate method, while Fuel Multipoint
Calibration provides more precise results. Multi-point

calibration is a prerequisite if the trip computer is to
show fully accurate information.

Fuel Multipoint Calibration

In order for multi-point calibration to be carried out, the
fuel tank may not be filled to more than 20% of its total
capacity.

Calibration is carried out in 5 steps.

POS 1, 20% full tank

POS 2, 40% full tank

POS 3, 60% full tank

POS 4, 80% full tank

POS 5, 100% full tank

1 Activate the station.

2 Turn to Fuel Tank in the settings menu and press

to access the calibration menu.

3 Turn to Multipoint Calibr. and press the wheel.

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4 Fill the tank with the quantity shown in the display,

POS 1.

5 Fill the tank up to the level shown in the display,

POS 2.
Press the wheel to confirm that the tank has been
filled to the indicated level.

6 Repeat the procedure for POS 3 , POS 4 and POS

5. Confirm by pressing the wheel at each position.

Full Fuel Tank Calibration

For this method the tank must be full and calibration of
the fuel level sensor takes place in one step. This
means that the fuel level value will be approximate,
and therefore all trip data based on remaining fuel must
be seen as approximate values.

1 Turn to Fuel Tank and press the wheel to reach the

submenu.

2 Turn to Full Tank Calibr. and press the wheel.

3 Fill the fuel tank. Confirm that the fuel tank is full by

depressing the wheel.

Speed Factor

The speed factor must be set while the boat is under
way. Compare the displayed boat speed value with
GPS data (or another boat) and adjust the speed factor
until the values agree.

On boats with more than one station and with several
displays it is enough to enter the setting on one display
for it to be shown at all stations and on all displays.

1 Activate the station.

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2 Turn to Log cal. factor in the settings menu and

press to reach adjustment,

3 Turn the wheel to set the level. Press to confirm the

selection.

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Technical Data

Engines

Engine model D11-670

Crankshaft power* @ 2300 rpm 493 kW (670 hp)

Max. torque @ 1500 rpm 2527 Nm (1864 lbf.ft)

After market designation D11A-B

No. of cylinders and configuration in-line 6

Bore 123 mm (4.84”)

Stroke 152 mm (5.98”)

Displacement

10.8 dm3 (659 in3)

Dry weight bobtail 1130 kg (2491 lb)

Compression ratio 16.5:1

Low idle speed** 600 (±25) rpm.

* According to ISO 8665.
** At delivery, the idling speed is adjusted to 600 rpm. If needed, the speed can be adjusted within the range
550-700 rpm.

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Lubrication System

Oil capacity including oil filters, approx.,

no engine inclination 38 liters (10.0 US gals)

volume difference MIN – MAX 4 liters (1.0 US gals)

engine inclination 7° 30 liters (7.9 US gals)

volume difference MIN – MAX 4 liters (1.0 US gals)

Oil pressure, hot engine,

at normal running rpm (1100 rpm or
higher)

350–500 kPa (50.8–72.5 PSI)

at idling rpm min. 250 kPa (36.3 PSI)

Oil grade

1)

Sulphur content in fuel, by weight

up to 0.5% 0.5 – 1.0%

more than 1.0%

2)

Oil change interval: Reached first in operation:

VDS-3 500 hr. or 12 months 200 hr. or 12 months 100 hr. or 12 months

VDS-2 and ACEA E7

3), 4)

or VDS-2 and Global DHD-1

3)

or VDS-2 and API CH-4

3)

or VDS-2 and API CI-4

3)

400 hr. or 12 months 200 hr. or 12 months 100 hr. or 12 months

VDS and ACEA E3

3), 5)

or VDS and API CG-4

3), 6)

300 hr. or 12 months 150 hr. or 12 months 75 hr. or 12 months

NOTICE! Mineral based oil, either fully or semi-synthetic, can be used on condition that it complies with the quality

requirements above.

1)

Lowest recommended oil grade. Engine oil with higher oil grade is always possible to use.

2)

If sulphur content is > 1.0% by weight, use oil with TBN > 15.

3)

When oil quality specifications are joined by ”and” the engine oil must fulfill both requirements.

4)

ACEA E7 has replaced ACEA E5, but if available ACEA E5 can be used.

5)

ACEA E3 can be replaced by ACEA E4, E5 or E7.

6)

API CG-4 can be replaced by API CI-4.

VDS
ACEA
Global DHD
API
TBN

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Volvo Drain Specification
Association des Constructeurs Européens d'Automobiles
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American Petroleum Institute
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Viscosity

Select the viscosity according to the table.

The temperature values refer to stable ambient tem­peratures.

* SAE 5W/30 refers to synthetic or semi-synthetic oils.

Fuel System

Fuel specification

The fuel must comply with national and international standards for commercially supplied fuels, such as:

EN 590 (with national environment and cold requirements)
ASTM D 975 No 1-D and 2-D
JIS KK 2204
Sulfur content: Complying with legal requirements in each country.

Low density fuel (urban diesel in Sweden and city diesel in Finland) can cause a loss of up to 5% of power and
an increase in fuel consumption of about 2–3%.

Cooling System

Freshwater system capacity including heat exchanger, approx. 39 liters (10.3 US gals).

Water Quality

ASTM D4985:

Total solid particles <340 ppm

Total hardness <9,5° dH

Chloride <40 ppm

Sulfate <100 ppm

pH value 5,5–9

Silica (acc. ASTM D859) <20 mg SiO2/l

Iron (acc. ASTM D1068) <0,10 ppm

Manganese (acc. ASTM D858) <0,05 ppm

Conductivity (acc. ASTM D1125) <500 µS/cm

Organic content, CODMn (acc.
ISO8467)

<15 mg KMnO4/l

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