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Maintenance
Engine Break-in Period
NOTE! To ensure proper lubrication during the break-in period, do not remove factory break-in oil until after the
20-hour break-in is completed. The First Service inspection should be carried out after 20 hours of op-
eration.
CAUTION! Failure to follow engine break-in procedures can result in serious engine damage.
CAUTION! Do not run engine at a constant RPM for prolonged periods of time during the break-in pe-
riod.
All Volvo Penta engines have been run for a short time during a final test at the factory. You must follow the engine
break-in procedure during the first 20 hours of operation to ensure maximum performance and longest engine life.
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Break-in Procedures
During the break-in period, watch out for the following
items during the initial engine run:
1. Check engine oil level frequently (C). Level must
be between D and E.
CAUTION! The engine may use more engine
oil during the break-in period than would oth-
erwise be normal. Be sure to check the oil lev-
el frequently during the first 20 hours of
operation, since the oil consumption will be
high until the piston rings are properly seat-
ed.
• Maintain oil level in the safe range, between the
ADD and FULL marks on dipstick. Somewhat
higher oil consumption is normal until the piston
rings have seated.
• If you have a problem getting a good oil level
reading on the dipstick, rotate the dipstick 180°
in the dipstick tube.
• When adding engine oil, use Volvo Penta engine
oils for gasoline engines, or a good quality oil
(API Service CF/SH or better) of the same vis-
cosity. Use the following chart to select the SAE
viscosity that matches the temperature range in
which you expect to operate.
NOTE! Use Volvo Penta Engine Oil, Synthetic or Mineral, recommended for 0°F (-18°C) and above. For addi-
tional information, see Maintenance Schedule on page 64.
Lowest Anticipated
Temperature
Recommended SAE
Viscosity Oils
32° F (0° C) — above
SAE 30
SAE 20W/50
SAE 15W/50
0° F (-18° C) — 32° F (0° C) SAE 20W-20
Below 0° F (-18° C) SAE 10W
Maintenance
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