Starting; Before Starting - Volvo Penta TAD550GE Operator's Manual

Starting

Make it a habit of giving the engine and engine room a visual check before starting. This will help you to discover
quickly if anything abnormal has happened, or is about to happen.
Also check that instruments and warning displays show normal values after you have started the engine.
WARNING!
Never use start spray or similar agents to start an engine. This may cause an explosion in the inlet manifold. Risk
of personal injury.
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Before Starting

• Check that the oil level is between the MIN and MAX
marks. Refer to Oil level, checking and topping up.
• Check the fuel pre-filter; refer to Draining
condensate, fuel system, page 60.
• Check that no leakage of oil, fuel or coolant is
present.
• Check the coolant level and that the radiator is not
blocked externally. Refer to Coolant Level,
Checking and Topping Up, page 66 and Charge
Air Cooler, External Cleaning, page 70.
WARNING!
Do not open the coolant filler cap when the engine
is hot, except in emergencies as this could cause
serious personal injury. Steam or hot fluid could
spray out.
• Turn the main switch on.
IMPORTANT:
Never break the circuit with the main switch while
the engine is running.
Alternator and electronics could be damaged.
• Move the engine speed control to idle, and open the
disengageable clutch/gearbox if installed.
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