Volvo Penta 21182210, Operator'S Manual

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Trim/Tilt Motor Protection
The trim/tilt system provides impact protection in the trim/tilt cylinders. If an impact occurs while in forward motion,
the cylinders will allow the drive to “kick up,” thereby helping to minimize drive damage. However, impact damage
can occur in either FORWARD
or REVERSE directions.
The trim/tilt motor is protected from overheating by an internal thermal overload switch. If the electric motor stops
while tilting, release the switch and refer to the section entitled
Troubleshooting: Trim/Tilt Motor Protection .
NOTICE! When backing-up in REVERSE , there is no impact protection. Be very careful when backing-up in
REVERSE. Do not exceed 2500 RPM.
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You must be careful when:
● You operate in FORWARD or REVERSE.
● You are backing up.
● You trailer your boat.
● You launch your boat.
NOTICE! Impact damage is more likely to occur when
you are in a turn where side loads are placed on the
drive unit.
If you strike a solid object:
● Throttle back and shut off the engine immedi-
ately.
● Closely inspect the boat and drive unit (especially
the transom shield assembly that contains steer-
ing system components).
● Check the engine compartment for water leak-
age.
If there is damage, operate the boat at low RPM and
take it to a Volvo Penta dealer for inspection. Operating
a damaged unit could cause additional damage and
could become very costly to repair. Have necessary
repairs made immediately. Only operate your boat if
absolutely necessary.
NOTICE! Always check your boat and engine for dam-
age. Failure to inspect for damage may:
● Result in sudden loss of steering control.
● Adversely affect your boat’s capability to resist
high-speed impacts.
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