Stopping The Engine; Stop - Volvo Penta D12-615 Operator's Manual

Stopping the engine

Allow the engine to idle (in neutral) for at least three minutes after the end of your journey. This evens out the
temperatures inside the engine, and stops after-boiling.
IMPORTANT! The above is particularly important if the engine has been driven at high speed and/or heavily
loaded.
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Stop

1. Disengage the reversing gear by putting the control le-
ver in neutral.
2. Turn the starter key to the stop position "S" or press the
stop button. It is only possible to stop the engine if the
control panel is activated.
Note. The key automatically returns to "0" when it is re-
leased, and can then be removed.
Emergency stop
If a fault occurs that prevents you stopping the engine in the
normal way, you can stop it by pressing the emergency button.
If the engine has been stopped using the emergency stop
button, the button locks in the down position. In order to be
able to restart the engine, the button must be reset to its
original position. To do this, pull the button upwards until
you hear a click.
WARNING! Working with, or going close to a running
engine is a safety risk. Watch out for rotating compo-
nents and hot surfaces.
IMPORTANT! Never stop the engine by cutting the
current with the main switches. This can damage the
alternator and electronics.
After stopping
Check the engine and engine bay for leakage.
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Shut off the fuel taps and sea cocks.
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IMPORTANT! Do not forget to open the taps next
time the engine is started.
Read off the hours counter and do preventive mainte-
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nance as in the maintenance schedule.
Turn off the main switches before any long stoppage.
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