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Owner's Manual
P/N 3857918-1
PJX
ENGLISH
4.3 Gi - PJX
Read this manual carefully before attempting to operate your engine.
Printed in the U.S.A.
Note
This product is not intended for sale outside North American.
Page 12Page 9
Page 2 Page 5
Page 20
GENERAL INFORMATION FEATURES
FUEL AND LUBRICATION STARTING AND OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
© 1998, Volvo Penta of the Americas, Inc. All rights reserved.
2
SAFETY ___________________________
This manual contains certain information related to the
personal safety of you the operator, your passengers,
and bystanders.
The safety symbol , appears next to important
information to prevent you and others from being hurt.
See page 4 for examples of safety symbols.
Observe all notes and Safety Warnings contained in
this manual.
PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS
AND SPECIFICATIONS _______________
When reference is made in this manual to a brand
name, number, product, or specific tool, an equivalent
product may be used in place of the product referred to
unless specifically stated otherwise. Equivalent products
must meet all current U.S. Coast Guard Safety
Regulations and ABYC standards to avoid hazards.
All information, illustrations and specifications
contained in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. Volvo
Penta Marine Products LP reserves the right to
make changes at any time, without notice, in
specifications and models and also to discontinue
models. The right is also reserved to change any
specifications or parts at any time without incurring
any obligation to equip same on models
manufactured prior to date of such change.
The continuing accuracy of this manual cannot be
guaranteed.
All illustrations used in this manual may not depict
actual models or equipment and are intended as
representative views for reference only.
STOLEN UNIT ______________________
The model and serial numbers on your engine and
Power Jet are important to you. For locations of these
important numbers, refer to Model and Serial
Numbers in this section.
Record each of these numbers in the spaces provided
on the inside front cover of this manual and on a
separate sheet of paper. Store the separate sheet of
paper in a safe place other than on your boat.
In case of theft, report the model and serial numbers
to your local police authorities, your insurance agent,
and VOLVO PENTA.
OWNERS IDENTIFICATION CARD _____
When you purchased your boat, the dealer was
required to complete a warranty and registration form for
your VOLVO PENTA Power Jet. The owners portion of
this form is your Owners Identification Card. This card
provides proof of ownership and is required to validate
warranty, should warranty service be necessary.
TECHNICAL LITERATURE ____________
VOLVO PENTA offers technical literature written
specifically for your engine and Power Jet. A service
manual, a parts catalog, or an extra operators manual
can be purchased from your VOLVO PENTA dealer.
This owners manual is intended for use in the U.S.
and Canadian markets only.
For the name and location of the nearest VOLVO
PENTA dealer in the U.S., consult the Yellow Pages
under Boat Dealers or call 1-800-522-1959.
ILLUSTRATION SYMBOLS ____________
GENERAL INFORMATION
Basic Safety Rules of Boating .............................. 3
Boater's Responsibility ......................................... 3
Illustration Symbols .............................................. 2
Model and Serial Numbers ................................... 3
Owner's Identification Card .................................. 2
Product References, Illustrations
and Specifications ............................................ 2
Repair Service ..................................................... 3
Safety .................................................................. 2
Stolen Unit ........................................................... 2
Symbols ............................................................... 4
Technical Literature ............................................. 2
Toll Free Dealer Locator Service ......................... 3
3
GENERAL INFORMATION
BOATERS RESPONSIBILITIES ________
The operator is responsible for the correct operation of
the boat and for the safety of its occupants. Make sure
that all operators read this manual before operating the
boat. Show your passengers the location of emergency
equipment and explain how to use it. Be sure one of
your passengers knows how to handle your boat in
case of emergency. Requirements for personal flotation
devices and other safety equipment vary, depending on
the type of boat. Always comply with the regulations that
apply to your boat.
BASIC SAFETY RULES OF BOATING ___
 Shut off engine when the boat is near people who
are in the water.
 Avoid standing up or shifting weight suddenly in
small, lightweight boats.
 Keep your passengers seated in seats. The boats
bow, gunwale, transom, and seat backs are not
intended for use as seats.
 Insist on the use of life preservers by all passengers
when boating conditions are hazardous, and by
children and nonswimmers at all times.
 Know the marine traffic laws and obey them.
 Prevent explosion and fire by maintaining your fuel
delivery system in top condition. Fuel vapor is
volatile; handle fuel with care.
 Keep your boat and equipment neat and in top
operating condition. Carry a selection of spare
parts for the engine.
DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT IF YOU ARE
UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL.
If boating in unknown waters, obtain navigational and
bottom charts to avoid damage from underwater objects.
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS _______
1The primary model and serial numbers are
located on the engine as illustrated. These numbers are
required for warranty registration, warranty service, and
ordering parts. They are also referred to as engine
model and serial number because of their location. The
Power Jet serial number plate is located on the side of
the thrust bearing housing and shows the Power Jet
model and serial number.
REPAIR SERVICE ___________________
Always take your VOLVO PENTA Power Jet to an
authorized VOLVO PENTA servicing dealer. They have
knowledgeable, factory trained technicians and special
tools to take care of problems if they arise. Preferably,
take your VOLVO PENTA Power Jet back to the selling
dealer: they know you and your equipment.
If you are away from your home waters take your
VOLVO PENTA Power Jet to the nearest authorized
VOLVO PENTA servicing dealer. To locate an
authorized VOLVO PENTA servicing dealer, consult
the Yellow Pages under Boat Dealers or call
1-800-522-1959.
DR4282
1
Toll Free Dealer Locator Service
4
A DANGER, if not observed, will cause serious injury or
death.
A CAUTION, if not observed, may cause unsafe
operating conditions and/or damage to equipment.
A NOTE is used to provide practices that will improve
durability, minimize adverse operating conditions that
may damage equipment, or provide helpful hints that
will make operation or maintenance easier for the user.
Note
A WARNING, if not observed, may cause serious injury
or death.
SYMBOLS _________________________
Certain symbols or combinations of symbols may
appear on your VOLVO PENTA Power Jet or on its
Safety Warning Symbols
accessories. It is very important that you understand
their meaning or purpose. If any symbol is not clearly
understood, see your VOLVO PENTA dealer.
GENERAL INFORMATION
5
FEATURES
Model 4.3 Gi/PJX .................................................. 5
Sacrificial Anode................................................... 7
Steering ................................................................ 8
Circuit Breakers and Fuses .................................. 8
Emergency Stop Switch ....................................... 6
Instruments .......................................................... 6
Model 4.3 Gi/PJX
No. Description Page
12 Reverse gate directional control .................. 12
13 Steering tiller ............................................... 19
14 Bowl bearing fill plugs.................................. 29
15 Clean out cover ........................................... 18
16 Grease fitting, shaft thrust bearing .............. 28
17 Oil filter ........................................................ 28
18 Rain hat/backfire flame arrestor (under) ...... 24
19 Exhaust riser, port and starboard ................ 29
20 Fuel pump ................................................... 24
21 Circuit breakers ........................................... 22
22 Fuel filter ..................................................... 25
No. Description Page
1 Oil fill cap (in port valve cover) .................... 28
2 Circuit breaker, fuel pump ........................... 22
3 Dipstick, engine oil ...................................... 27
4 Oil withdrawal tube ...................................... 28
5 Alternator .................................................... 20
6 Intake grate, water inlet ............................... 18
7 Anode ......................................................... 7
8 Adjustable trim plate .................................... 17
9 Rudder ........................................................ 8
10 Reverse gate (shown in reverse) ................ 15
11 Steering nozzle ........................................... 8
6
FEATURES
Using this switch is simple and should not interfere
with normal operation of the boat. Avoid accidentally
pulling the lanyard during normal operation. Unexpected
loss of forward motion will occur. This could allow
occupants to be thrown forward. In an emergency
situation, any occupant of the boat can restart the
engine. Just press in and hold the emergency stop
switch button, then follow normal starting procedure.
When the button is released, the engine will stop.
The emergency stop switch can only be
effective when in good working condition.
Observe the following:
Lanyard must always be free of entanglements that
could hinder its operation.
Once a month, check switch for proper operation. With
engine running, pull lanyard. If engine does not stop,
see your dealer.
INSTRUMENTS _____________________
Before operating your VOLVO PENTA Power Jet,
familiarize yourself with the instruments supplied with
your boat.
1Instrument Panel
ATachometer - indicates the engine RPM.
BOil Pressure Gauge - indicates engine oil
pressure.
CVoltmeter - with ignition on, engine not running, the
voltmeter indicates battery voltage. With engine
running, the voltmeter indicates alternator voltage
output.
DWater Temperature Gauge - indicates water
temperature in the engines cooling system.
EFuel Level Gauge - Indicates approximate amount
of fuel in the fuel tank.
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH __________
2An emergency stop switch Fmay be a feature of
your VOLVO PENTA Power Jet powered boat. Use of
this switch is highly recommended. To properly use this
feature, attach the lanyard Gsecurely to your clothing.
Do not attach the lanyard to clothing that will tear away
before the lanyard is pulled from switch to stop the
engine. If the lanyard is too long, shorten the lanyard by
knotting or looping it. DO NOT cut and re-tie the
lanyard.
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7
FEATURES
When a replacement is required, see your VOLVO
PENTA dealer. If other than VOLVO PENTA anodes are
used, make sure they are equivalent or galvanic
corrosion protection will be lost. (If additional electronic
or electrical equipment is installed, each should have an
individual anode or grounding device. All grounding
devices must be interconnected. Follow equipment
manufacturers recommendations.) The anode on the
unit is designed for the VOLVO PENTA Power Jet only.
Adding additional metal to the bonding system requires
additional anode protection.
Note Inspect the anode every 14 days, or more
frequently if used in extremely salty water. If the anode
is 2/3 its original size (1/3 eroded), it should be
replaced.
Boats that connect to an AC power source (shore
power) require protection against galvanic and stray
current corrosion. For protection, a galvanic isolator
can be installed in the grounding (green) wire between
the boat and the shore power outlet on the dock. The
isolator blocks direct current (DC) flow, but permits the
passage of alternating current (AC), thereby providing a
path for ground fault currents.
Note If a boat is connected to an AC power source
(shore power) and it is not equipped with a galvanic
isolator, additional sacrificial anodes may be required to
handle the added corrosion potential.
If your boat is not equipped with an emergency
STOP switch and it falls into one of the following
categories, installation of an emergency stop
switch is recommended.
 High performance sport boats
 Small runabouts
 Boats with sensitive steering
 Boats where the distance from the top of the
gunwale down to the drivers seat is less than 12 in.
(30,5 cm)
See your VOLVO PENTA dealer for installation of an
emergency stop switch.
SACRIFICIAL ANODE ________________
3A sacrificial anode His attached to the top of the
trim plate under the Power Jet. An anode is slowly
eroded away by galvanic action and requires inspection.
If an anode is subjected to frequent wetting and drying,
remove any scale or oxidation with sand paper. Do not
use a wire brush or emery cloth to maintain
effectiveness.
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8
FEATURES
CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES _____
1The engine and boats electrical system is
protected by main circuit breaker Aand fuses against
current overload. If a circuit breaker trips, it can be reset
by pushing the red button. Circuit breaker Bis not
connected and not used. A blown fuse must be
replaced. Circuit breakers or fuses that repeatedly fail
indicate a problem requiring immediate attention. See
your VOLVO PENTA dealer.
STEERING _________________________
2VOLVO PENTA Power Jets feature a manual
steering system. This works in conjunction with the
helm and steering cable to move the tiller arm C, thus
moving the steering nozzle and rudder. The steering
nozzle directs the high pressure water stream in a
direction that causes the boat to move in the desired
direction.
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