Volvo Penta D2-75 Operator's Manual page 24

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Starting. Instrument panel without ignition
switch
WARNING! Never use start spray or similar to start the engine.
Danger of explosion!
1. If the engine is cold: Disconnect the gear shift function and move
the control lever forwards to half throttle.
WARNING! Make sure that the gear shift function is disconnec-
ted.
If the engine is warm: Move the control lever to the neutral/idling
position.
2. Instrument panel without ignition switch:
Activate the instrument panel by pressing the "Power ON/OFF"
switch. The three warning lamps come on and can be tested.
Check that the acoustic alarm is operating by pushing the rocker
switch to the "Alarm Test" position.
Instrument panel with electrical start/stop function:
Activate the instrument panel by pressing the rocker switch down-
wards to "Power ON/OFF". The three warning lamps come on and
can be tested.
Check that the acoustic alarm is operating by pushing the rocker
switch to the "Alarm Test" position.
3. Push the rocker switch to the "Glow" position. The indicator light
comes on and the glow plugs are connected to pre-heat the engine.
Let the glow plugs remain activated for 10 seconds (max. 30 sec-
onds).
IMPORTANT! Always pre-heat the engine (even when it is
warm).
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 the engine