Storage

The boat must be laid up to prevent damage to the engine and other equipment if the boat is not used for two months or more. It is important that this is done in the correct manner, and nothing is forgotten. For this reason, we have compiled a check list of the most important points. Before the boat is taken out of service for a long period of time, an authorised Volvo Penta workshop should over the engine and other equipment. Have any faults and deficiencies attended to, so that the equipment is in order, ready for the next start.

CAUTION!

Read the chapter on Maintenance before starting work. It contains instructions on how to carry out maintenance and service operations in a safe and correct manner. Some conservation oils are flammable. Some are also dangerous to breathe. Ensure good ventilation. Use a face mask when spraying.

IMPORTANT!

Observe the following when cleaning with a high pressure washer: Never aim the water jet at seals, rubber hoses or electrical components. Never use a high pressure washer for engine cleaning.

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• Warm the engine up to normal operating temperature and check that the oil level in the reverse gear reaches the MAX mark on the dipstick. Stop the engine. • Max 8 month’s stoppage:

Change the oil and oil filter on the engine, then warm it up afterwards. • More than 8 month’s stoppage:

Conserve the lubrication and fuel systems with conservation oil. Please refer to section “Bringing out of storage”. • Check that the coolant offers sufficient frost protection. Top up as necessary.

Alternatively, you can drain the coolant (also drain the coolant filter). • Close the sea cock and drain the water from the seawater system. • Remove the impeller from the seawater pump. Store the impeller in a sealed plastic bag, in a cool place. • Drain any water and contamination from the fuel filters and fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank completely, to avoid condensation. • Disconnect the battery cables, clean and charge the batteries. Trickle charge the batteries while the boat is laid up. A poorly charged battery can freeze and burst.

Bringing out of storage

• Remove any covers from the engine, air inlet and exhaust pipe. • Top the engine up with the correct grade of oil, if necessary. Install a new oil filter if the filter was not changed during conservation. • Check that there is oil in the reverse gear. • Install new fuel filters and vent the fuel system. • Check the drive belt(s). • Check the condition of all rubber hoses, and retighten the hose clamps. • Close the drain taps and install the drain plugs. • Insert the impeller in the seawater pump, using a rotating movement (clockwise). • Check the coolant level and anti-freeze. Top up if necessary. • Connect the fully charged batteries. • Open the sea cocks. • Start the engine (if the boat is in the water) and warm up at a fast idle before loading the engine. • Check that no oil, fuel or coolant leakage occurs. • Check the oil level in the reverse gear. Top up if necessary.

• Clean the outside of the engine. Do not use a high pressure washer for engine cleaning. Touch up paint damage with Volvo Penta original paint. • Check and rust-proof any control cables. • Put a note on the engine with the date, type of conservation and the conservation oil used. • Cover over the engine air inlet, exhaust opening and engine if necessary.

Conservation of the lubrication and fuel systems for more than 8 months’ stoppage:

• Drain the oil from the sump and engine and fill the engine up with conservation oil* to just above the

MIN marking on the dipstick. • Connect the fuel supply (1) and return fuel pipes (2) to a jerrican filled with 1/3 conservation oil*and 2/3 diesel fuel. • Vent the fuel system. • Start the engine and run at a fast idle until about 2 litres (0.5 US gals.) have been used.

Stop the engine and connect the ordinary fuel pipes. • Empty the conservation oil out of the engine. • Follow the other instructions on the previous page.

* Conservation oils are sold by oil companies.