Operating Instructions; Running-In; Starting The Engine - Volvo 120 Instruction Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Running-in

As the car is new, we recommend that a certain amount of caution be observed
during the running-in period, for it is during this time that the movable parts
of the car must be properly bedded in so as to obtain smooth and durable sliding
surfaces. Do not drive at full engine output for more than short periods during
the first 500 km (300 miles) and avoid labouring in all gears.
Warranty inspection
After 2 500 km (1500 miles) running, the car should be taken to a Volvo work-
shop for the free warranty inspection. The procedure then carried out also
includes an engine oil change. It is very important to ensure that this oil change
is carried out since during the first period the engine oil usually collects a lot
of impurities.
After 5 000 km (3 000 miles) running, the oil in the gearbox and rear axle should
be changed. Subsequent changes should be carried out at approximately those
intervals indicated in the maintenance scheme on page 28 and in the lubricating
chart at the end of the book.
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Before being delivered, Volvo engines are test-run on test benches and in the
cars on test tracks. We are therefore assured that all clearances are satisfactory
and thus accept no responsibility for damage caused by careless running-in.

Starting the engine

Starting a cold engine
1. Check that the handbrake is on and the gear lever is in neutral.
2. Pull the choke control out fully.
3. Depress the clutch pedal to assist when starting especially in cold weather.
4. Turn the ignition key to the starting position. Release the key as soon as the
engine has started.
5. Push in the choke control until the best idling speed is obtained. As the
engine becomes warmer push in the control more and more but never so far
that the engine starts to run unevenly. Drive for as short a period as possible
with the choke out. With the air preheating arrangement, the engine runs
smoothly already some minutes after starting. When the engine is thor-
oughly warm, the controls should be pushed right in.
After starting a cold engine, do not race it immediately but run it at moderate
speed and do not subject it to heavy loading until engine temperature has reach-
ed normal level.
Starting a warm engine
1. Check that the handbrake is on and the gear lever is in neutral.
2. Depress the clutch pedal.
3. Turn the ignition key to the starting position. Release the key as soon as
the engine has started. If the engine does not start immediately, depress the
accelerator pedal fully and hold it there until the engine has started.
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