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Case of Emergency

Despite regular service in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule and perfect operating conditions, faults may occur that must be remedied before the boat can continue its trip. This chapter provides advice on how to remedy a number of conceivable faults.

When certain faults occur safety functions engage to protect the engine. The following may occur:

•Engine cannot be started.

•The gear is in neutral and engine rpm is limited.

•The engine stops.

If a fault occurs, confirm any fault alarm and take the necessary measures. Refer to this chapter, and the “Fault catalogue” chapter.

Running Aground

Theautomatickick-upfunctionreleasesthedriveinthe event of running aground or colliding with an object in the water. If the function has been triggered and the drive has kicked up, it must be trimmed back to its original position using the control buttons.

The kick-up function only protects the drive when travelling forwards. There is no protection for the drive when travelling backwards.

After running aground, check that the drive and propeller are not damaged and that the drive does not vibrate. If there is damage/vibration, the boat should be driven (if possible) slowly to a harbor and lifted out of the water.

Lift the boat ashore. Check the oil level in the drive. If the oil is gray-colored, water has entered and the drive must be inspected by an authorized Volvo Penta workshop. The same applies if there is damage to the drive. Replace the propeller if it is damaged.

To prevent galvanic corrosion, any paintwork damage on the drive and propeller shall be repaired before launching the boat again, refer to section Storage page 108.

Checking the tie rod

Check the tie rod that holds the drive together if you have run aground.

If the tie rod is bent, loose or damaged, it must be checked immediately by an authorized Volvo Penta workshop. Steer the boat to a harbor at low speed.

WARNING!

If the parallel strut (tie bar) shows signs of damage, run at reduced speed to harbor. The parallel strut is a vital safety component, damage may effect steering characteristics. In the worst case steering could be lost altogether. Never align or weld a damaged parallel strut. Please contact your nearest authorized Volvo Penta workshop for assistance.