SDMO RENTAL POWER R550C2 User And Maintenance Manual page 154

Starting
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Starting in Extreme Cold
Certain preparations must be made to facilitate engine
starting, and in some cases to make starting possible
at all:
• Use a winter grade fuel (of a well-known make)
which has been approved for the relevant tempera-
ture. This reduces the risk of wax deposits in the fuel
system. At extremely low temperatures, the use of
a fuel heater is recommended.
• For fully acceptable lubrication, a synthetic engine
oil of recommended viscosity for the relevant tem-
perature should be used. Please refer to the Main-
tenance, lubrication system chapter. Synthetic lubri-
cants are able to manage a wider temperature range
than mineral-based lubricants.
• Pre-heat the coolant with a separately installed ele-
tric engine heater. In extreme cases, a diesel-burn-
ing engine heater may be needed. Ask your Volvo
Penta dealer for advice.
Make sure that the cooling system is filled with a
•
glycol mixture. Please refer to the Maintenance,
cooling system chapter.
• The batteries should be in good condition. Cold
weather reduces battery capacity. Increased battery
capacity may be necessary.
Never Use Start Spray
WARNING!
Never use start spray or similar products as starting
aid. Explosion risk!
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