Volvo Penta 5.7Gi-E - Cruising Speed; Shifting between Forward and Reverse

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Shifting between Forward and Reverse
• To go from forward to reverse, or reverse to for-
ward, always pause at neutral (N) and allow
engine speed to return to idle.
• After shifting is completed, continue to move the
control handle slowly in the desired direction to
increase speed.
CAUTION! Do not shift gears if engine speed is
above 800 RPM. Do not shift from forward to re-
verse when boat is planing. There is a danger
that water will get into the engine and cause seri-
ous damage, while causing serious damage to
the drive.
CAUTION! Any time the boat is operated, be
aware of changes in shift system operation. A
sudden increase in shift effort at the remote con-
trol handle, or other abnormal operation, indi-
cates a possible problem in the shift system. If
you suspect there is a problem, see your Volvo
Penta dealer as soon as possible for proper diag-
nosis and required service or adjustment. Contin-
ued operation could result in damage to the shift
mechanism and loss of shift and throttle control
that could result in personal injury.
Cruising Speed
Operating the engine at wide open throttle (WOT)
should be avoided since it is both uneconomical and
uncomfortable. Volvo Penta recommends a cruising
speed 25% lower than maximum RPM at WOT. De-
pending on hull type, choice of propeller, load and
conditions, etc., the maximum engine speed at top
speed can vary, but it should be within the WOT
range.
Engine
WOT Range (RPM)
3.0 GLP-C 4200–4600
4.3 GL-D 4200–4600
4.3 GXi-E (F) 4400–4800
5.0 GL-E 4400–4800
5.0 GXi-E (F) 4600–5000
5.7 Gi-E (F) 4600–5000
5.7 GXi-F (F) 4600–5000
8.1 Gi-F (F) 4200–4600
8.1 GXi-E (F) 4600–5000
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