Volvo Penta D4 Series Operator's Manual page 47

Starting
Starting the Engine
Shifting and adjusting speed is only possible at an
active station.
On a boat with one station the station is always active.
On a boat with two or more stations the main station
automatically becomes active when the engine is
started up with the ignition key(s). If the engine(s) is/
are started from another station this station automati-
cally becomes active instead.
Put the reverse gear in neutral
Put the drive in neutral by moving the control lever(s)
to neutral at all stations.
Two lever control: Also check that the engine speed
lever is in the idling position.
Turn the ignition on
Turn the starter key to position. I to switch the ignition
on.
Check the information display
If a fault is registered it will be shown in the information
display, please refer to Fault Handling page 55 for
further information and recommended actions.
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