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Fig. 35: Preheating start switch

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Fig. 36: Telltales After you have completed the starting preparations in accordance with Starting the engine on page3-15 and Drive interlock (option) on page3-17: ☞Turn the ignition key (preheating start switch 4) to position “1” • Telltale 54 for engine oil pressure comes on • Telltale 53 comes on if the parking brake is applied • Telltale 52 for alternator charge function comes on • Telltale 47 for the cold starter comes on ➥ for about 5– 10 seconds at normal temperatures (over 0 °C) and ➥ for about 15 – 60 seconds at low temperatures (below 0 °C) ➥ The intake air is preheated via a temperature-dependent time lag relay ➥ The telltale goes out as soon the preheating temperature is reached ☞Press accelerator pedal 22/10 through about a quarter of its travel and ☞Turn the ignition key to position “3” and hold it in this position until the engine starts ☞Release the ignition key ☞Replace defective telltales immediately

Caution!

In order to avoid damage to the engine and the exhaust turbocharger due to insufficient lube oil supply: ☞Do not run the cold engine at full throttle when starting and •let the engine warm up at low idling revs (for about 30 seconds) ☞When switching off the engine: •Do not switch off the engine from full throttle •Let the engine run at idling speed for about 2 minutes

☞Check that the following telltales have gone out: • Telltale 54 • Telltale 52 • Telltale 47

Important!

In general, a battery delivers less energy in cold conditions. Therefore make sure the battery is always well charged.