Starting The Engine; Starting - Volvo 9700 US/CAN Driver's Handbook Manual

86 Starting and Driving

Starting the Engine

Starting

When starting the engine, the parking brake
must be engaged and the gear selector must
be in neutral, i.e. N.
Starting a Cold Engine
When starting the engine at temperatures
of around 10°C (50°F) and below, the air
entering the engine should be heated. To
prevent wear and possible damage to the
engine when it is cold, gradually bring it up
to operating temperature before operating
at high engine speeds or full load. After
starting and before moving the vehicle run the
engine at 800 to 1000 rpm for 3 to 5 minutes.
Operate at partial engine load until the coolant
temperature reaches 75°C (167°F).
Proceed as follows:
Turn the ignition key to the position between
II and III. This starts the preheating, which
can take up to about 50 seconds, depending
on the temperature of the coolant. The
indicator lamp is lit during preheating. Once
the lamp has extinguished and the needle
of the temperature gauge has moved off its
lower stop, the engine can be started.
Do not race the engine when it is cold. This
could damage the engine.
CAUTION
Do not let a cold engine run faster than
1000 rpm in very low temperatures (< -20
°C (-4°F)). Failure to do so may cause
internal engine damage.
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