
half throttle,
gearbox
not
engaged
34
5 Use
Starting
Before starting, always check the following
points:
• Engine oil level.
• Coolant level.
• Sea cock open.
• Main switch ‘
on
’.
• Gearbox in ‘
neutral
’ position.
1 Control lever
Set the control lever to ‘half throttle’
without
engaging the gearbox.
2 Control panel
The starter switch on the control panel is key
operated or knob operated (for SOLAS en-
gines only).
The knob has exactly the same functions as
the starter key.
W
arning
Never start the engine with the fuel injec-
tion pump removed. Disconnect battery.
VD00923
VD02055
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