CHAPTER 3
PROPULSION SYSTEM
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TRIP/FUEL
(button 3) Shows Trip Fuel Used, Average GPH on Trip, Hours on Trip and Engine
Hours Total. Reset to “0” by pressing 3 seconds until beep heard.
GRAPHS
(button 4) - Values can be established for a range of 2 minutes to 8 hours. Port
engine shown as black line and starboard as a gray line.
CONTRAST & MENU
(button 5) Push for 1 sec to set contrast to one of five levels by additional
taps. Then EXIT.
Press Button for 5 seconds to access configuration menu, then navigate using up and down
arrows. Select with the right arrow. See VPOM page 20 for more information.
3.8
THROTTLE/SHIFT CONTROL
There 5 positions (front to back). FORWARD
IDLE FORWARD
NEUTRAL
IDLE REVERSE
REVERSE
The port and starboard engine RPMs will synchronize
automatically when within 200 RPM of each other.
Emergency Shifting
If a fault occurs which prevents
electronic gear shifting with the control levers, it is
possible to shift manually using the procedure outlined
in the VPOM.
SUDDEN MOVEMENT HAZARD
This control lever governs both throttle and
shifting functions. The boat may start to move abruptly when the marine gear is engaged:
Ensure the boat is clear of all obstacles forward and aft. Cautiously shift to the IDLE FORWARD
position then quickly back to NEUTRAL position. Observe whether the boat moves as you
expect.
3.9
START ENGINE
Before starting the engine, make sure (1) the raw water intake seacock over the IPS drive flange
is in the OPEN position (2) the raw water strainer is clean (3) the engine has sufficient oil and
coolant (4) transmission fluid is at the proper level (5) there are no restrictions to the air intake
grills (6) the fuel valve over the starboard tank is OPEN (8) the HOUSE and BOTH ENGINE
battery banks (under the electrical panel) are turned ON (9) the throttle is in the neutral position
showing the “N” Green Light on the EVC Control Panel (9) no one is in the water near the boat
and (10) all machinery space hatches are closed.
TURN ON ENGINE Turn the spring-loaded Ignition
Keys clockwise to the first detent a position
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The LCD
screen will momentarily show “Volvo Penta EVC”.
A long continuous beep indicates that the self-test
function has failed.
Ignore the top “key” symbol on the EVC panel which is
only activated for dual helm station boats.
START ENGINES by holding one then the second Ignition Key to the right with pressure to the to
position
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on the outer key rim, for several seconds until the engine starts. Then release the key,
