Starting - Vetus M4.55 Operation Manual

3 Use
Before starting, check the follow-
alWays
ing points:
• Engine oil level.
• Coolant level.
• Sea cock open.
• Main switch ' '.
on
• Gearbox in ' ' position.
neutral
After repair work:
Check that all guards have been replaced
and that all tools have been removed from
the engine.
When starting with pre-heating, do not use
any other substance (e.g. injection with
'Easy Start'). Doing so could result in an
accident.
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neutral
gearbox
reverse
reverse
throttle
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8 Preparation starting
Before starting the engine, always check
that the control lever(s) is (are) in the neu-
tral position.
W
arning
Never start the engine with the fuel
injection pump removed.
Disconnect battery.
gearbox
forward
forward
throttle
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9 Control lever
Set the control lever to 'half throttle' with-
out engaging the gearbox.

Starting

half throttle,
gearbox not engaged