Volvo Penta TAMD162C, Instruction Book

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General Information
The oil and oil filter* in the Twin Disc reverse gear
should first be changed at this point too. Remove and
clean the reverse gear’s oil screen at the same time. In
the case of MPM reverse gears, the oil screen should
be cleaned after 10 and 50 hours of operation, and the
first oil and filter change* should be made after 50 hours
of operation.
The disengageable clutch should be checked more
closely during the first few days. It may be necessary to
adjust it to compensate for wear to the laminate.
* Only the TD MG516, and MPM IRM 350 have oil filters.
Fuel and lubricants
Only use lubricants and fuels recommended on page 16
or under “Technical Data”. Use of other qualities can
cause malfunctions and reduced service life.
Spare parts
Warning! The components in the electrical
system and in the fuel system on Volvo Penta
products are designed and manufactured to
minimize risks of fire and explosion.
Using parts that are not Original Volvo Penta
parts which do not correspond to the demands
above, can result in fire or explosion on board.
Any type of damage which is the result of using
replacement parts that are not original Volvo
Penta replacement parts for the product in
question will not be covered under any warranty
or guarantee provided by AB Volvo Penta.
Safety
Everyone wants and expects to have a problem-free
and pleasant time when they take their boat out. To
help you do this we have provided a pre-journey check-
list below, which can of course be added to according
personal experience. A major area is naturally the
engine, its equipment and that the boat in general is
properly maintained.
Planning your trip
– Get out up-to-date charts for the route planned.
– Calculate distance and fuel consumption.
– Note down if there are fuel points on your planned
course.
– Tell friends or relatives about your trip plans.
Welcome aboard
Thank you for choosing a Volvo Penta marine engine.
Volvo Penta have been building marine engines since
1907. Quality, operating reliability and innovation have
made Volvo Penta a world leader in the marine engine
industry.
As owner of a Volvo Penta marine engine we would
also like to welcome you to a worldwide network of
dealers and service workshops to assist you with
technical advice, service requirements and replacement
parts. Please contact your nearest authorized Volvo
Penta dealer for assistance.
We would like to wish you many pleasant voyages.
AB VOLVO PENTA
Technical Information
Your new boat
Every new boat has it own special characteristics. Even
experienced boat owners are advised to note carefully
how the boat behaves at different speeds, weather
conditions and loads. If your boat and engine combina-
tion permit high-speed use, we strongly recommend
that a safety breaker is fitted, regardless of the type of
boat. If your boat is not fitted with a safety breaker
contact your Volvo Penta dealer who can assist you in
selecting one.
Running-in
When the engine is new, it should be run normally.
However, full loading should be avoided for more than
brief periods during the first ten hours of use. Unneces-
sary idling of an unloaded engine should always be
avoided.
Check the instrumentation extra carefully during this
period so that any abnormal conditions may be discov-
ered in good time.
Check also that there are no leaks.
With a new or reconditioned engine, the valve
clearance should first be checked after 150 hours of
operation.