Technical data

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General instructions
Use the lifting eyes mounted on the engine /
reverse gear when lifting the drive unit.
Always check that lifting equipment is in good
condition and has sufficient load capacity to
lift the engine (engine weight including reverse
gear and any extra equipment installed).
Use an adjustable lifting beam or lifting beam
specifically for the engine to raise the engine
to ensure safe handling and to avoid damaging
engine parts installed on the top of the engine.
All chains and cables should run parallel to
each other and as perpendicular as possible in
relation to the top of the engine.
If extra equipment is installed on the engine,
thereby altering its center of gravity, a special
lifting device is required to achieve the correct
balance for safe handling.
Never carry out work on an engine suspended
on a hoist.
Never remove heavy components alone, even
where secure lifting equipment such as se-
cured blocks are being used. Even where lift-
ing equipment is being used, it is best to carry
out the work with two people; one to operate
the lifting equipment and the other to ensure
that components are not trapped and damaged
when being lifted. When working on-board, en-
sure that there is sufficient space to remove
components without danger of injury or dam-
age.
Components in the electrical system, ignition
system (gasoline engines) and fuel system on
Volvo Penta products are designed and con-
structed to minimize the risk of fire and explo-
sion. The engine must not be run in areas
where there are explosive materials.
Always use fuels recommended by Volvo Pen-
ta. Refer to the Instruction Book. The use of
other grades of fuel can damage the engine.
On a diesel engine, poor quality fuel can
cause the control rod to seize and the engine
to overrev with the resulting risk of damage to
the engine and personal injury. Poor fuel quali-
ty can also lead to higher maintenance costs.