Volvo Penta TAMD162C, Instruction Book

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Starting the engine
Warning! Never use start spray or similar to start the engine. There may be an explosion in the inlet manifold.
Danger of personal injury.
1.
Single lever control: Check that the lever is in
neutral “N”. This means that the throttle control is
set to idling and the reverse gear is disengaged.
Dual lever control: Move the forward/reverse
lever into neutral in order to start. Pull the throttle
lever right back (idling position).
2.
Put the key in the key switch. Turn it to the “I”
position (operating position). All warning lights will
come on and stay on for max. 20 seconds. The
coolant temperature high warning light will then go
off.
3.
Push the “Alarm test” button and check that the
alarm sounds (warning lamps come on). The alarm
stops when the button is released.
4.
Turn the key to position “III” to start. Release the
key as soon as the engine starts.
The key switch has a restart inhibitor. Always start
repeated start attempts from position “S”. Turn the
key to position “III” to start. Release the key as
soon as the engine starts.
Warm up the engine at low speed and low load. Do not
race the engine while it is cold.