Volvo Penta 3.0 GS, Operator'S Manual

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Never exchange a right-hand propeller with a left-hand propeller. This would result in your boat being pro-
pelled in reverse when the engine is operating in forward gear, and forward when the engine is operating in
reverse gear.
Whenever you have the propellers serviced, shift into FORWARD or REVERSE at idle speed and determine if the boat
moves in the direction indicated by the position of the control handle. If the boat moves opposite to the direction
indicated by the control handle, the propellers are switched.
Your Volvo Penta sterndrive is equipped with a propeller designed to give top performance and maximum economy
under all operating conditions. To obtain peak performance, the engine RPM at full throttle must fall in the specified
operating range at normal load conditions at favorable/best trim settings (trim set to provide the most speed with the
smoothest ride).
Engine Engine
3.0 GS 5.7 GS
4.3 GL/GS/Gi 5.7 Gsi
5.0 GL 7.4 Gi
5.0 Gi 7.4 Gsi 4600 - 5000 RPM
Full Throttle Operating Range
4400 - 4800 RPM
4600 - 5000 RPM
4200 - 4600 RPM
4800 - 5200 RPM
Full Throttle Operating Range
4200 - 4600 RPM
4200 - 4600 RPM
4400 - 4800 RPM
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If full throttle RPM is below the recommended operating range, propeller(s) with lower pitch should be used.
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If full throttle RPM is above the recommended operating range, propeller(s) with higher pitch should be used.
To provide your boat with the best engine life, fuel economy, and performance, select the correct propeller to allow the
engine to run at full throttle in the recommended operating range. Your Volvo Penta dealer will help you to choose the
correct propeller(s) for your application.
Replace a damaged propeller right away. Operate your boat with extreme caution if a propeller is damaged
while you are boating.
Do not operate a DP model with only one propeller, as this will cause damage to propeller shafts.
Remote controls _____________________________________________________________
Note: Some boats may not be equipped with Volvo
Penta remote controls. If you do not have Volvo Penta
controls, their operation and function may differ from
Volvo Penta controls.
Volvo Penta controls have these important features:

A single lever, which allows you to select FOR-
WARD or REVERSE, regulate engine speed, and
ensure shifting is done at low engine speed.

A start-in- NEUTRAL-only feature to prevent you
from starting your drive in gear.

Concealed side mount controls have a NEU-
TRAL lock button to prevent accidental shifting. It must be squeezed to permit shifting from NEUTRAL to FOR-
WARD or REVERSE. The binnacle mount controls do not have a NEUTRAL lock, but do have a NEUTRAL detent.
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