Volvo Penta 5.7 Gil-B Operator'S Manual Download

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Welcome Aboard

Congratulations on choosing a new boat equipped with
a Volvo Penta marine engine. Volvo Penta has been
building marine engines since 1907. Quality, operating
reliability, and innovation have made Volvo Penta a world
leader in the marine engine industry. From engineering
design and manufacturing to support activities in Parts,
Service, and Sales, high standards have been set to
ensure your pride and satisfaction as the owner of a
Volvo Penta product.

As owner of a Volvo Penta marine engine, we would also
like to welcome you to a worldwide network of dealers
and service workshops to assist you with technical
advice, service requirements and replacement parts.
Please contact your nearest authorized Volvo Penta
dealer for assistance.

We wish you many pleasant voyages.

Our Core Values:

Quality, Safety, Environmental Care

The values and qualities that Volvo Penta expresses are
what make the company unique. From the very begin-
ning, safety and quality have stood at the heart of the
development of all of our products, processes, and
services. It is on these values and qualities that the Volvo
Penta corporate identity, brand position and legal status
have been founded. Today’s core values of quality, safety,
and care for the environment remain central to Volvo
Penta. They express what we believe in as a company
and will ultimately help us to survive.

Quality

is a value that traditionally referred to product

quality but now encompasses all aspects of our products
and services. In today’s competitive environment, Volvo
Penta’s quality commitment extends beyond industrial
craftsmanship and engineering ingenuity to embrace
care for the customer throughout the life of the product.

Safety

will always be our most distinguishing core value.

Historically embedded in the quality of all Volvo products,
it also encompasses personal, family, business, and
environmental values.

Environmental Care

in all operations, from design to

production, distribution, service, and recycling, is an
integral part of the Volvo quality commitment towards
customers, employees, and the community. By embrac-
ing the environment as a core value, Volvo demonstrates
its understanding of the environmental impact its
products have upon nature and the shared urban and
rural surroundings.

Volvo Penta continually commits a considerable part of
its development resources toward minimizing the
environmental impact of its products. Examples of areas
where we are always looking for improvements are
exhaust emissions, noise levels, and fuel consumption.

Regardless of whether your Volvo Penta engine is
installed in a boat used for pleasure or commercial
operation, incorrect operation or improper maintenance
of the engine will result in disturbance or damage to the
environment.

In this owner’s manual there are a number of service
procedures, which, if not followed, will lead to an
increase in the engine’s impact on the environment, and
on running costs and a reduction in service life. Always
observe recommended service intervals and make a
habit of checking that the engine is operating normally
every time you use it. Contact an authorized Volvo Penta
dealer if you cannot correct the fault yourself.

Remember that most chemicals used on boats are
harmful to the environment if used incorrectly. Volvo
Penta recommends the use of biodegradable
degreasing agents for all cleaning. Always dispose of
engine and transmission oil waste, old paint, degreasing
agents and cleaning residue etc. at proper disposal
areas so that they do not harm the environment.

Adapt speed and distance during your boat trips so that
swell and noise generated by the boat do not disturb or
harm wildlife, moored boats, docks, etc. Wherever you
land or cruise, please show consideration and always
leave the areas you visit as you would like to find them
yourself.

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