Volvo Penta KAD/KAMD300, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Operating with the drive in the Beach range
The beach range is used for operation at reduced speed in
shallow water or where water depth is uncertain.
IMPORTANT! Max. permitted engine speed (rpm)
when running in the “Beach range” is 1 000 rpm.
Check that drive is never trimmed so that the cooling
water intake is out of the water.
WARNING! Twin and triple installations (DPX): When
lifting multiple drives installations within the beach
range both drives must
always be lifted at the same
time – in parallel, so as not to place an undue strain
on the parallel strut between the drives.
Drives must also be lowered simultaneously/parallel.
For maximum fuel economy
Operate engine at a steady throttle opening. Trim the drive
out/in slightly. The boat is most easily propelled and speed
will increase in the position that gives the highest engine
speed. The throttle opening can then be slightly reduced to
retain the original speed.
In choppy seas or running against a heavy sea
Trim drive so the bows drop. This will provide more com-
fortable running.