Starting Method - Volvo Penta D3-130A Operator's Manual

Starting the engine
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Starting method

Put the lever control in neutral
Put the drive in neutral by moving the control lever(s)
to neutral at all control positions.
Turn the ignition on
Turn the starter key to position "1" to switch the ignition on.
Check the warning lamps and LEDs
Each time the ignition is turned on, all bulbs and LEDs
are illuminated, in sequence, on the main control panel.
Check that all bulbs and LEDs function.
Start the engine
Start using the ignition switch
Turn the key to position "2". Release the key and let
the key spring back to position "1" as soon as the en-
gine has started. Stop cranking if the engine does not
start with in 20 sek.
All the warning lamps will light up right after the engine
has started, check that all of them goes out again.