Cruising
3 Use The instrument panel is provided with the following instruments (Depending of the type of panel, see page 12 and 13).
Caution! Never turn the key to the ‘START’ position while the engine is running. Doing so will damage the starter motor. VD00113
When the engine reaches operational temperature, exhaust gases should be colourless or light-blue. (In the winter, the low temperatures will turn the exhaust emissions white.) If black smoke is emitted from the exhaust, this indicates that combustion is incomplete. If white smoke is emitted, this indicates combustion of oil forced up.
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4 Tachometer
5 Voltmeter
Indicating the number of revolutions per minute of the engine. Avoid idling for more than 10 minutes. Also the number of running hours is indicated.
Indicating the battery voltage. When the engine is running, the battery voltage should be between 12 and 14 Volts resp. between 24 and 28 Volts. With the engine stopped and the start key in the first position, the voltmeter should indicate 12 Volts resp. 24 Volts.
Idling speed, DT44, DTA44 : 800 rpm DT66, DTA66 : 800 rpm
