Volvo Penta TAMD162C, Instruction Book

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When warming up the engine, check that the instru-
ments display normal values.
The needle on the temperature gauge should rise
slowly to operating temperature, 75 –90°C (167 –
194°F).
At operating speed, the engine’s oil pressure gauge
should show at least approx:
300–500 kPa (3.1 kp/cm
2
= 43.5–72.5 psi)
At low idle approx. 190 kPa (1.93 kp/cm
2
= 27.5 psi).
The system voltage should be approx. 28 V.
The warning lights should be off and the alarm off.
Check the amount of fuel.
Check the oil level in the reverse gear when it has
reached operating temperature (with the engine idling
and the control in neutral). The oil level should reach
the upper mark on the dipstick.
NOTE! Never break the circuit with the main
switches while the engine is running.
The voltage regulator and generator may be
seriously damaged.
The starter motor must never be engaged while
the engine is running. The starter motor and
starter gear on the flywheel may be seriously
damaged.
Warning!
The batteries (auxiliary batteries in particular) contain
extremely explosive oxyhydrogen gas. One spark,
which may be formed if the auxiliary batteries are con-
nected incorrectly, is sufficient to explode a battery and
cause damage and injury.
1.
Check that the auxiliary batteries are connected (in
series or in parallel) so that their rated voltage is
the same as the engine’s system voltage.
2.
First connect the red jump lead (+) to the auxiliary
battery, then to the discharged battery.
Then connect the black jump lead (–) to the
auxiliary battery, then to a spot a distance from
the discharged batteries, for example at the main
switch on the negative cable or at the negative
cable’s connection to the starter motor.
3.
Start the engine. NOTE! Do not shift the connec-
tions when attempting to start the engine
(spark risk) and do not lean over any of the
batteries.
4.
Remove the jump leads in exactly the opposite
order to which you put them on. NOTE! The
normal leads to the standard batteries should
under no circumstances be moved.
Starting using auxiliary batteries
IRM 350A