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Maintenance
Preparing for boating after storage
(launching)
1. Replace all drain plugs.
2. If water pump impeller was removed for storage, lubri-
cate with glycerine and install in water pump. If water
pump impeller was left installed during storage, the im-
peller may develop a strong “set” in the blades after long
periods of storage. Consider installing a new impeller.
Check cooling water flow after installing a new impeller
by monitoring engine temperature
3. Connect hoses and check their condition; tighten clamps
and connections.
4. Install boat drain plug, if removed.
5. Remove and inspect distributor cap and rotor. Replace
distributor with a new one, if necessary.
6. Clean battery terminals and check battery charge.
7. With ignition switch in
OFF
position, install battery and
attach battery cables.
8. Spray terminals with Volvo Penta anticorrosion spray.
9. Open the fuel shut-off valve and check all fuel line con-
nections for leaks.
10. Check the flame arrestor and clean if necessary.
11. Make a thorough check of boat and engine for loose or
missing nuts and screws.
12. Pump the bilge dry and air out engine compartment. Fed-
eral, state, and/or local regulations prohibit the pump-
ing of oil into any navigable waters.
13. Check all reservoir oil levels and fill as necessary.
14. Check drive and transom shield anodes. Clean or replace
as necessary.
Off-season storage
(“winterization”)
Be sure to properly winterize your Volvo Penta equipment.
Engine or drive damage can result from ignoring simple
preventive maintenance steps during autumn. Winterizing
gives you the assurance that your engine will run more
reliably and economically in the springtime.
Volvo Penta recommends that you have your Volvo Penta
dealer “winterize” your engine and drive. Your dealer will
provide the proper servicing and maintenance to ensure
that your equipment is treated and stored properly.
Exhaust system
Engine exhaust system
Periodically inspect the engine exhaust system. Check for
• Deteriorated hoses
• Burned hoses
• Loose clamps
• Evidence of water leaks
• Corrosion or blockage in the exhaust manifold and riser
Warning!
Replace damaged or defective components, and se-
curely tighten all clamps. Any exhaust leak must be re-
paired before you operate your boat. Exhaust leaks re-
lease fumes that can create hazardous conditions for
operator and passengers.
Drive unit bellows
Warning!
If you work on the drive bellows, secure the drive unit in
a raised position in such a way that it cannot fall. A fall-
ing drive unit may cause serious bodily injury.
• Check the drive unit bellows for fractures and deteriora-
tion.
• Check tightness of all hose clamps.
• Check the drive unit bellows and clamps annually.
• Replace drive unit bellows and clamps every second
year. You may order the bellows separately, or as part
of an accessories kit. (The accessories kit also includes
o-rings, oils, washers, seals, and anodes.)
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