CHAPTER 3
PROPULSION SYSTEM
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so it springs back to position
I.
The engine will not start unless the shift levers are in NEUTRAL.
If repeated start attempts are needed, the key must be turned back to position
0
first.
Never engage the starter motor (turning key hard to the right) while the engine
is running. This may damage the pinion and/or ring gear.
IF BATTERY VOLTAGE is low and you have difficulty turning over the engine, a momentary
Parallel Switch is located to the left of two Engine Start Battery Switches underneath the electrical
panel belowdecks. By turning this switch on, you add the capacity of the house bank to the start
battery. Once started, turn OF the Parallel Switch. It is for emergency use only.
TO REV THE ENGINES out of gear. Push the “N” button on the EVC Control Panel until. The
green light over “N” flashes to acknowledge shift is disengaged. To disengage the Neutral
function for normal operation. Push “N” button. A steady green light acknowleges. Never race the
engine when it is cold.
3.10
ALARM DISPLAY
When the ignition key is first turned ON to position
I
, you may hear an audible alarm signal and
see a “Stop Sign” appear on the EVC Display, indicating that the diagnostic function has
registered a malfunction.
PRESS the center knob once on the EVC Display to acknowledge the alarm. When the fault has
been acknowledged, the audible warning will become silent and the source of the problem
indicated on the display. Please refer to Volvo Operator’s Manual chapters for detailed
information about FAULTS and recommended action starting on page 40 of the VPOM.
3.11
STOP ENGINE
Put both engine controls in NEUTRAL.
Turn & hold the spring-loaded Ignition Key with pressure to the left to position
S
until the engine
stops. If unsuccessful, there’s a clearly labeled “Emergency Shutdown” button in the upper middle
port side of the engine.
Make sure to turn OFF Engine Battery Switches under the electrical panel when leaving the boat.
Engine Stop & Restart after Crash-Stop
If the engine otherwise stops, the following procedure
for re-start must be followed.
1. Put control lever in NEUTRAL
2. Acknowledge any ALARM by pressing the center KNOB on the EVC Panel.
3. TURN & HOLD ignition switch left to OFF until all lamps have gone out.
4. Then TURN the ignition system to the ON (not the engine Start) position only.
5. Acknowledge any ALARM by pressing the center KNOB on the EVC Panel.
6. START the engine by: TURNING & HOLDING the ignition switch to the right.
7. STOP the engine. Wait again until all lamps have gone out.
8. RESTART the Engine.
3.12
OPERATION
Engine trouble can arise if the engine is operated for a long time under
overloaded conditions at max RPM. Recommended “Max Cruising Speed” is at least 10% below
full throttle of 3400-3600 RPM. While running, pay attention to the engine gauges on the LCD
display. A significant change in temperature, oil pressure, or voltage should be investigated
immediately, before the engine is damaged.
OIL PRESSURE – Normally between 4.5 and 5 bars, except lower when idling
