Volvo Penta TAMD74A, Operator'S Manual

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Starting the engine
2. Turn on the power
Turn on the power by putting the starter key in position
“I”.
3. Check warning lamps and alarms
Press the “Alarm test” button on the instrument panel
to make sure the warning lamps come on and the
acoustic alarm sounds.
4. Start the engine
Start using the starting switch
Turn the key to position “III”. Release the key so it re-
turns to “I” immediately after the engine has started.
IMPORTANT! If the starter motor has been en-
gaged for the maximum time (30 seconds), it must
be allowed to cool down for at least one minute
before a new attempt is made at starting.
NOTE! The key must first be turned to “S” before mak-
ing a new attempt at starting.
Start using the start button
Press the start button. Release the button immediately
after the engine has started (note that when starting
from the alternative control position, the starter key at
the main control position must be turned to “I”).
Start using auxiliary batteries
Refer to the description in the chapter “Troubleshoot-
ing”.
5. Check the instruments and run the engine
warm
Let the engine idle for the first ten seconds and make
sure the instruments and warning display show normal
values. Then run the engine at low speed and low load
so it attains normal operating temperature before using
full power.
IMPORTANT! Do not race the engine when it is
cold.
6. Check the oil level in the reverse gear
The oil level should be checked once the reverse gear
has attained operating temperature (see the description
in the chapter “Maintenance” under the heading “Re-
verse gear”).