introduction
This workshopmanualcoversVolvoPentastern drive models.It is
divided into sections concerning various systemsand assem-
blies. Refer to the Contentsto locate the section covering the
systemor assemblyrequiring service. Eachsection title pagehas
an additional listing that will describethe section’s contentsin
moredetail. Besure to readthe SafetySectionat the endof this
manual,andpay special attention to all safety warningsas they
appearthroughoutthe text. Sincemodelsare subject to changeat
any time, somephotosmaynot depict actual product.
GoodServicePractice
Servicerequired for VolvoPentastern drives is generally oneof
three kinds:
Normalcare andmaintenance-which includes putting a
newstern drive into operation, storing engines,lubrica-
tion, andcare underspecial operatingconditions suchas
salt water andcold weather.
eOperating malfunctions - due to improper engine or
drive mounting,propeller condition or size, boat condi-
tion, or the malfunctionof somepart of the engine. This
includes engineservicing proceduresto keepthe engine
in primeoperating condition.
¯Complete disassembly and overhaul - such as major
serviceor rebuilding a unit.
It is important to determine before disassemblyjust what the
trouble is andhowto correct it quickly, with minimumexpenseto
the owner.
Whenrepairing an assembly,the mostreliable wayto ensurea
goodjob is to do a completeoverhaul on that assembly,rather
than just to replace the badpart. Wearnot readily apparenton
other parts could causemalfunction soonafter the repair job.
Repairkits andseal kits contain all the parts neededto ensurea
completerepair, to eliminate guesswork,andto savetime.
Repair time can also be minimizedby the use of special tools.
Volvo Pentaspecial tools are designedto perform service pro-
ceduresunique to the product that cannot be completedusing
tools from other sources. They also speedrepair work to help
achieveservice fiat rate times. In somecases,the useof substi-
tute tools can damagethe part.
Donot operateengineout of water evenmomentarily,if
operatedin test tank, useproper test wheel.Failure to do so can
damageraw-water pump, overheat engine, or allow excessive
engine RPM.
