Volvo Penta TAD1340VE, Operator'S Manual

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Starting
Make it a habit of giving the engine and engine room a visual check before starting. This will help you to discover
quickly if anything abnormal has happened, or is about to happen.
Also check that instruments and warning displays show normal values after you have started the engine.
WARNING!
Never use start spray or similar agents to start an engine. This may cause an explosion in the inlet manifold. Risk
of personal injury.
Before Starting
• Check that the oil level is between the MIN and MAX
marks.
For filling refer to
Oil level, checking and topping
up .
NOTICE! Dipstick marked STOP/OPERATING can be
read both when the engine is stopped and when it is
running. Use the STOP side of the dipstick when
engine is stopped and the OPERATING side when in
operation.
• Open the fuel valves.
• Check the fuel pre-filter; refer to Draining
condensate, fuel system, page 73 .
• Check the coolant level and that the radiator is not
blocked externally. Refer to
Coolant Level,
Checking and Topping Up, page 78 and Charge
Air Cooler, External Cleaning, page 80
WARNING!
Do not open the coolant filler cap when the engine
is hot, except in emergencies, as this could cause
serious personal injury. Steam or hot fluid could
spray out.
• Check that no leakage of oil, fuel or coolant is
present.
• Turn the main switch(es) on.
• Move the engine speed control to idle, and open the
disengageable clutch/gearbox if installed.
IMPORTANT:
Never break the circuit with the main switch while the
engine is running.
Alternator and electronics could be damaged.
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