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Starting the engine
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Start-up under extreme cold
To facilitate and in certain cases allow start-up under
extremely cold conditions certain procedures must be
followed:
Use a winter fuel (from a well-known supplier) that has
been approved for the temperature in question. This
minimizes the risk of wax precipitation in the fuel sys-
tem. During extremely low temperatures use of a fuel
heater is recommended.
In order to insure sufficient lubrication we recommend
use of synthetic oil of the recommended viscosity for
the temperature in question (see chapter ”Maintenan-
ce, lubrication system). Synthetic oils retain their lub-
ricating properties over a wider range of temperatures
than mineral oils.
Pre-heat the coolant by using a separately mounted
electric engine heater. In extreme cases it can be ne-
cessary to use a diesel-powered engine heater. Con-
sult your Volvo Penta dealer.
IMPORTANT! Make sure that the cooling sys-
tem is filled with a glycol mixture. See the
chapter ”Maintenance, cooling system”.
The batteries must be in good condition. Cold reduces
the capacity of the batteries. Increasing the total bat-
tery capacity may be necessary.