Starting the engine
Starting. Instrument panel without
ignition switch
WARNING! Never use start spray or similar to
start the engine. Danger of explosion!
1.
If the engine is cold: Disconnect the gear shift
function and move the control lever forwards to
half throttle.
WARNING! Make sure that the gear shift func-
tion is disconnected.
If the engine is warm: Move the control lever to
the neutral/idling position.
2.
Activate the instrument panel by pressing the
rocker switch downwards to ”Power ON/OFF”. The
three warning lamps come on and can be tested.
Check that the acoustic alarm is operating by
pushing the rocker switch to the ”Alarm Test”
position.
3.
Push the rocker switch to the “Glow” position. The
indicator light comes on and the glow plugs are
connected to pre-heat the engine. Let the glow
plugs remain activated for 10 seconds (max. 30
seconds).
IMPORTANT!Alwayspre-heattheengine
(even when it is warm).
4.
Press the starter button. Release the starter button
as soon as the engine starts.
IMPORTANT! If the starter motor is engaged
for its maximum engagement time (20-30 se-
conds) let it cool down for five minutes before
trying to start the engine again.
5.
Warm up the engine at low speed and low load.
IMPORTANT! Do not race the engine while it
is cold.
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| Categories | Volvo Penta Manuals |
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| Tags | Volvo Penta D1-13, Volvo Penta D1-20, Volvo Penta D1-30, Volvo Penta D2-40 |
| Model Year | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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