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Starting
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Before starting, always check the following points:
• Engine oil level.
• Coolant level.
• Sea cock open.
• Main switch ‘on’.
• Gearbox in ‘neutral’ position.
Neutral
(No throttle, gearbox not engaged)
Starting
1 Control lever
Before starting the engine, always check that the control lever(s) is (are) in the neutral posi-
tion. 2 Switching on
• Turn the start key on the instrument panel clock-wise; the warning lights for oil pressure and alternator will now light up and the alarm buzzer will sound.
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Starting
All LEDs for the fuses should come on when the starter key is in position ‘ON’.
3 Pre-heating
Automatic pre-heating will take place depending on the engine temperature.
The pre-heat time depends on the engine temperature. During pre-heating, the pre-heating symbol will be shown in the display.
If the symbol for pre-heating disappears, the engine can be started.
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Starting
4 Starting
Now turn the key further to the ‘start’ position
Automatic pre-heating will also take place during starting when the ambient temperature is low. Release the key as soon as the engine fires (the key will return to the ‘on’ position) and throttle back. Leave the key in this position while the engine is running
Caution
Release the key if the engine does not fire within 10 seconds.
Let the starter motor cool for 30 seconds before turning the key to the ‘start’ position again.
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note
Idling speed will be about 100 rev/min higher than normal when the engine is cold, the coolant temperature is lower than 40°C (104°F), or the battery voltage is less than 11 Volt.
Starting
Check that there are no oil pressure and alternator warnings indicated in the display.
The cooling water should now flow out of the outlet; if this doesn’t happen, stop the engine immediately. Let the engine run for 5 to 10 minutes in neutral. A good warm up is essential to ensure maximum lifetime and good performance.
Caution Never turn the main switch off while the engine is running.
Caution
Never turn the key to the ‘start’ position while the engine is running. Doing so will damage the starter motor..