Starting The Engine; Starting In Extreme Cold - Volvo Penta TAD1170VE Operator's Manual

Starting
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Starting the Engine

The pre-heating time is adjusted to suit the engine
temperature, and can last for up to 50 seconds both
before and after starting.
The starter motor cranking time is maximized to 20
seconds. After that, the starter motor circuit is
temporarily cut to protect the starter motor from
overheating.
1 Press the
button to switch on the ignition. The
display switches on at the same time.
2 If preheat is activated, wait until heating icon has
disappeared until START is requested.
3 Press the START button to start the engine.

Starting in Extreme Cold

Certain preparations must be made to enable engine
starting in extreme cold, and in some cases to make
starting possible at all:
• Use a winter grade fuel (of a well-known make) that
is approved for the prevailing temperature. This
reduces the risk of paraffin wax precipitation in the
fuel system. At extremely low temperatures, we
recommend the use of a fuel heater.
• Use a synthetic engine oil of a viscosity
recommended for the prevailing temperature to
achieve satisfactory lubrication. Refer to Technical
Data, page 85. Synthetic lubricants are able to
handle a wider temperature range than mineral-
based lubricants.
• Pre-heat the coolant with a separately-installed
electric engine heater. In extreme cases, a diesel-
fired engine heater may be necessary. Ask your
Volvo Penta dealer for advice.
•
Make sure the cooling system is filled with a coolant
mixture. Refer to Maintenance, page 68.
• The batteries must be in good condition. Cold
weather reduces battery capacity. Increased battery
capacity may be necessary.
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