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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. The specifications,
design features and illustrations in this manual are not binding. We reserve the right to make alterations without
prior notification.
Installations with e.g. different controls and instrumentation might occur, in these cases we refer to this products
manual.

Warranty

Your new Volvo Penta marine engine is covered by a
limited warranty, under the conditions compiled in the
Warranty Information.
Please note that AB Volvo Penta’s liability is limited to
the specification in the Warranty Information. Read it
carefully, as soon as possible after delivery. It
includes important information about service, mainte-
nance, 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 the Warranty Information or
Service Book.

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 con-
tribution to the environment together.

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 war-
ranty inspection “First service inspection” can be
done. For more information: Please refer to the Main-
tenance Schedule.

Fuel, oils and coolant

Only use the fuels and oils recommended in the Oper-
ator's Manual. Other grades can cause malfunctions,
increased fuel consumption and eventually even
shorten the life of the engine.
Always change the oil, oil filters and fuel filter at the
specified intervals.
Future warranty claims related to engine and acces-
sories may be refused if an unsuitable coolant has
been used, or if the instructions for coolant mixture
have not been followed.

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, envi-
ronmental care is a core value in our product devel-
opment. 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 val-
ues. Always observe the advice in the Operator's
Manual about fuel grades, operation and mainte-
nance, 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.