Starting Using Auxiliary Batteries - Volvo Penta MD2010 Instruction Book

C B
A
4. Press the starter button. Release the starter button as soon as the
engine starts.
IMPORTANT! If the starter motor is engaged for its maximum
engagement time (20–30 seconds) let it cool down for five
minutes before trying to start the engine again.
5. Warm up the engine at low speed and low load.
IMPORTANT! Do not race the engine while it is cold.

Starting using auxiliary batteries

WARNING! Batteries produce oxyhydrogen. This gas is easily ig-
nited and highly volatile. A short-circuit, naked flame or spark can
cause a large explosion. Ensure that the ventilation is good.
Never mix up battery positive and negative terminals. This may
cause sparks and an explosion.
1. Check the auxiliary batteries have the same rated voltage as the
engine's system voltage.
2. First connect the red jump lead to the discharged battery's + termi-
nal (A) and then to the auxiliary battery's + terminal (B).
3. First connect the black jump lead to the auxiliary battery's – termi-
nal (C) and then to a site (D) where there is good contact with the
cylinder block as far away from the discharged battery as possible.
D
4. Start the engine and run it at a fast idle for approximately ten min-
utes to charge the battery.
WARNING! Approaching a running engine is dangerous. Watch
out for rotating components and hot surfaces.
Do not touch the connections while trying to start the engine: This
may cause sparks. Do not lean over the batteries.
5. Stop the engine. Remove the jump leads in exactly the opposite
order to which you put them on.
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