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12. Checking fuel level (see page 41).
15. Checking electrolyte level in batteries (see page 43).
16. Checking battery charge (see page 43).
18. Checking coolant level monitor (see page 44).
19. Checking V-belt tension (see page 45).
CHECKS BEFORE RUNNING
Before running, ”Daily maintenance” as described in the maintenance sched-
ule should be carried out, see page 25.
STARTING THE ENGINE
If the fuel tank has been run dry or if the engine has not been used for a long
time, bleed the fuel system, see page 41.
Out of consideration for our common environment, your new Scania engine
has been designed to start using a smaller amount of fuel. Unnecessarily large
amounts of fuel used for starting the engine always result in the discharge of
unburnt fuel.
- Open the seawater system’s intake valve (if fitted).
- Open the fuel cock (if fitted).
- Disengage the engine.
- Engines with battery master switch: Switch on the power using the bat-
tery master switch.
- DEC2: If the main indicator lamp comes on or flashes when the power is
turned on, this indicates the presence of a fault in the control system or
engine which must be found and rectified before the engine is started.
See page 16.
- Start the engine by means of the starter button or ignition key.
Starting at low temperatures
Local environmental requirements should be complied with. Start aids,
engine heater and/or flame start should be used to avoid starting problems
and white smoke.
To limit white smoke, the engine should be run at low speed and under mod-
erate load. Avoid running it longer than necessary at idling speed.
Only start the engine in a
properly ventilated area.
When operating the engine in
an enclosed area, an effective
extraction device for exhaust
gases and crankcase gases
must be used.
Never use starting spray or
similar as a starting aid.
An explosion may occur in the
intake pipe, which could cause
personal injury.
Immobilise the starting device
when working on the engine.
If the engine starts out of
control, there is a
SERIOUS RISK
OF INJURY.
