Volvo Penta MD2010 Operator's Manual page 20

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3. Turn key to the "II" position. The indicator light comes on and the
glow plugs are connected to pre-heat the engine. Let the glow plugs
remain activated for 10 seconds (max. 30 seconds).
IMPORTANT! Always pre-heat the engine (even when it is at
operating temperature).
4. Turn the key to position "III" to start. Release the key as soon as
the engine has started, the key will automatically spring back to the
"I" position. If the engine did not start the key must first be turned to
the "0" position before trying again.
IMPORTANT! If the starter motor is engaged for its maximum
engagement time (20-30 seconds) let it cool down for five
minutes before trying to start the engine again.
5. Warm up the engine at low speed and low load.
IMPORTANT! Do not race the engine while it is cold.
Starting. Instrument panel without ignition
switch
WARNING! Never use start spray or similar to start the engine.
Danger of explosion!
1. Move the control lever to the neutral/idle position.
2. Activate the instrument panel by pressing the "Power ON/OFF"
switch. The three warning lamps come on and can be checked.
Check that the acoustic alarm is operating by pushing the rocker
switch to the "Alarm Test" position.
3. Push the rocker switch to the "Glow" position. The indicator light
comes on and the glow plugs are connected to pre-heat the engine.
Let the glow plugs remain activated for 10 seconds (max. 30 sec-
onds).
IMPORTANT! Always pre-heat the engine (even when it is at
operating temperature).