Volvo Penta MD5A Instruction Manual

FOREWORD Before you start running your new Volvo Penta marine engine, you would be advised to read through this instruction book carefully. It contains all the information you need to run and service your engine in the best possible way. Volvo Penta has built up an extensive service organization with service shops and specially trained personnel at your service. Always contact your local Volvo Penta representative for advice and when in need ot service and parts. We are convinced that the demands on good running economy and top performance, which you have every right to expect of a quality product, will be met and that your engine will serve you faithfully on many pleasant cruises.

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WARRANTY A warranty certificate is supplied with each engine. It contains the warranty conditions for the engine and should be studied carefully. Also included is a report card which is to be completed by the dealer or boat seller. If our warranty is to apply, however, it is an absolute condition that the measures given in the “Check and Service Scheme ” are carried out and that your engine and equipment are looked after according to the instructions in this manual. When in doubt, always get in touch with an authorized Volvo Penta dealer. In all correspondence with your dealer and when ordering parts, state the type designation and serial number of the engine and reverse gear (see starboard side of engine). CONTENTS Presentation General Information Running Instructions Starting the engine Running instructions Shutdown procedure Technical Description Checks and Service Scheme Checks and Service Check daily before starting Check every 14 days Service every 50 hours of operation Service every 100 hours of operation Laying-up and launching Fault Tracing Scheme Technical Data Wiring Diagram Engine Component Guide Index, alphabetical order 1 PRESENTATION INSTRUMENT PANEL Switch, optional equipment Warning lamp, “Excess temp. ” Place for instrument (ø 52 mm opt. equipment) Warning lamp, “No oil pressure ” Switch, optional equipment Warning lamp, “No battery charging ” Siren, “No oil pressure, excess temp. ” Key switch Volvo Penta Single Control System CONTROL SYSTEM For side mounting 1. 2. Control lever Disengaging button Push in the button when the control lever is in neutral and move the lever a bit forwards. Release button. The lever is now used only for engine speed control. To use the lever for both engine speed control and gear-changing, push in the button and pull back the lever to neutral. N = Neutral F = Control lever in position for running “Forward ” R = Control lever in position for running “Reverse ” T = Engine speed control 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Important information on the function of your engine: FUEL LUBRICATING OIL Use diesel fuel oil of quality “Autodiesel “. Poorer fuel quality can cause interruptions in operation. Use only oil with quality CD (DS) according to the API system. Volvo Penta oil for diesel engines can be used with advantage since it meets these quality demands. See under “Technical Data ” concerning the viscosity. A new marine engine must be run-in with due care during the first 20 hours of operation. If full output is taken out during this time, it should only be done for short periods. Oil change. Change the engine lubricating oil and the oil filter after the engine has been run for 20 hours. See further under “Checks and Service “. RUNNING-IN ENGINE SPEED

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