Volvo Penta TAMD63L, Instruction Book

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1
Structure of this Instruction Book
The first part of this Instruction Book contains impor-
tant information on functions, fuel, oils and coolants.
The operating instructions are important even if you
know what you are doing. They may contain some
information which is different to what you are used
to. Read through the first part before you take your
boat out the first time.
Contents
Safety Precautions ............................................. 2
General Information ........................................... 4
Running-in ............................................................ 4
Warranty ............................................................... 5
Certificated engines .............................................. 6
Introduction ........................................................ 8
Instrumentation .................................................. 11
Key switch, starter keys ....................................... 16
Controls .............................................................. 16
Calibrating controls, (TAMD73P, -74C/L/P) ......... 18
Operation
Before starting ...................................................... 22
Starting the engine ............................................... 23
Checks during operation ....................................... 25
Maneuvering during operation .............................. 25
After operation ...................................................... 28
Safety systems (TAMD73P, -74C/L/P) ................. 29
Action when there is a risk of freezing .................. 32
The rest of the manual – “Technical description and
maintenance” – can be read once you have had time
to acquaint yourself with your boat. This section will
give you more information on the design and opera-
tion of your engine. Here you will also find a kind of
“Do-It-Yourself” description of many aspects of main-
tenance.
Maintenance and care
Periodic care and maintenance ............................ 34
Maintenance schedule ....................................... 36
Technical description
Engine .................................................................. 43
Lubrication system ............................................... 47
Fuel system .......................................................... 51
Cooling system ..................................................... 56
Electrical system .................................................. 65
Wiring Diagrams ................................................ 73
Inhibiting ............................................................. 94
Launching procedures .......................................... 94
Bringing out of storage ......................................... 95
Fuel, Oils, Coolant ............................................. 96
Fault-tracing ....................................................... 97
Technical Data .................................................... 106
Accessories ........................................................ 115
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and other
reproductive harm.
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