Chapter 5, Electrical Systems, MJM 40z Owner’s Guide page 23
After the generator starts, there is a short delay, then about 120V should
show on the digital display at the top left of the 120V A
C panel. (T
he
toggle switch under the display is in the up position.) If the
TRANSFER
switch is pressed, there is a 2-minute delay before power is available on
the right side of the panel.
If the generator starts but no AC voltage is seen at the panel, ensure that
the SLIDING INTERLOCKS at the top of the 120V AC panel are up and
that the
GENERATOR
breaker is on.
If so, there is a possibility the generator
was overloaded and the AC breaker at the
GENERATOR CONTROL BOX
on
top of the
GENERATOR
tripped. Open the generator cover and reset (pull
up) the
AC OUTPUT CIRCUIT
breaker. (See item 14, page 24.)
To Stop
Turn off breakers for 120V loads and run the generator for 2 or
3 minutes without a load to allow it to cool. Press and hold the lower part
of the
GENERATOR CONTROL AND START
switch
(the
STOP
position) until
the engine stops.
Break-in
The first 100 hours are critical to an engine’s life and
performance. Vary the loads with minimal idling to help seat engine
components properly. Check engine temperature and oil pressure gauges
frequently. Oil consumption is greater during break-in; piston rings take
time to seat.
Oil Changes
Change engine oil and filter at 50 hours and again at 100
hours, then at every 250 hours. (Consult page 17 of the Operator’s
Manual for oil recommendation, oil change details and instructions.) During
intermittent cold weather operation, change oil every 100 hours or six
weeks, whichever comes first. Change oil at any seasonal change in
temperature when a new viscosity is required. Engine capacity with new oil
filter is 3.3 quarts (3.1 liters). Change the oil filter with every oil change.
Remove old oil after engine reaches operating temperature to ensure metal
particles are in suspension and not lying in bottom.
5.9
C
ORROSION
P
ROTECTION
In addition to transom anodes, there are two engine anodes plus an iron
anode in the exhaust cavity of the drive. Inspect the engine anodes
periodically and at oil changes. (See page 99 of the
VPOM
.) Remove the
surface corroded areas and replace when they are deteriorated by 50%,
otherwise corrosion of the cooling system will occur and water leakage or
parts breakage will result.
Be sure to close the raw water intakes at the base of drives before
removing a plug to replace an anode. The frequency of anode
replacement varies with the seawater characteristics and stray electrical
current in marinas. An electrical short either on the boat or an adjacent
boat can accelerate corrosion. Be sure to use genuine Volvo anodes with
the proper alloy for the waters where the boat is used.
The props and propulsion unit are coated with anti-fouling, corrosion
protection paint. When the boat is hauled, inspect and recoat scratches
with the same paint (contact customer service at Boston BoatWorks to
determine current paint specification) or remove the existing paint entirely
before applying a different product.
GENERATOR FUEL PRE-FILTER is
behind the generator against the
bulkhead
Use your generator! You’ve heard that
diesels like to be run. Engines that have
been well maintained with good hours
are better than those with few hours.
Dealing with refurbished injectors,
water-pump replacements, cooling-
system rehabs and new hoses, etc.,
can be costly if you don’t run it enough.
Ideally, run it for at least 20 minutes
with a good load (air conditioning
systems and/or a Seakeeper are good
examples) every time you take your
boat out. The list of evils for an
underemployed genset is frightening.
Salt-laden air can corrode windings of
the generator unit itself and sneak into
engine cylinders, bringing rust to
cylinder walls and piston rings. Salt-
laden moisture can build up in the oil,
creating acidic havoc. Fuel may turn to
shellac or gum around the injectors.
Lesson here: use your generator!
…R.I.J.
TRANSOM ANODES
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