Starting the engine Make it a habit to give the engine and engine bay a visual check before starting. This will help you to quickly discover if anything abnormal has happened, or is about to happen. Also check that instruments and warning displays show normal values after you have started the engine. To minimize starting smoke in cold starting, we recommend that a heater should be installed to warm the engine bay at temperatures below +5°C. WARNING! Never use start spray or similar products as a starting aid. Explosion risk! IMPORTANT! Also consult the Operator’s Manual regarding information about starting and running the engine.
General information about starting The engine control lever must always be in neutral before starting. The engine management system ensures that the engine receives the correct amount of fuel - even when the engine is cold. The engine is pre-heated by the engine control unit, which allows the engine to crank several revolutions with the starter motor before fuel is injected. The colder the engine is, the more revolutions it makes. This raises the temperature in the combustion chambers, which ensures reliable starting and reduces starting smoke. The idling speed is also governed by engine temperature, and is somewhat raised after a cold start.
Checklist The following measures must be carried out before starting up the system: ●
Complete calibration
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Initializing of EVC display/s
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Checking of fault codes
Running in The engine must be running in for its first 10 operating hours: Do not operate the engine at full load exept for short peroids. Never run the engine at a constant engine speed for long periods. Check oil level more often. Please refer to the Operator's manual for more information.
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