Starting The Engine; Before Starting The Engine; Starting - Volvo Penta 22 Series Instruction Book

Starting the engine

Make a habit of checking the engine and engine compartment visually before starting the engine. This will help
you to quickly detect anything unusual that has or is about to happen. Also check that instruments and the
warning display are indicating normal values when you have started the engine.
WARNING! Never use start spray or similar to start the engine. Danger of explosion!
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Before starting the engine

G
Open fuel cock.
G
Open the seacock (if installed)
G Check that there are no fuel, engine coolant or oil leaks.
G Check the oil and water levels in the engine (See the chapter
Maintenance, under the headings lubrication and cooling system
respectively).
G
Switch on the main switch.
IMPORTANT! Never break the circuit with the main switches while
the engine is running. This could damage the generator.
G Check there is sufficient fuel for the planned journey
G
Lower the SX-drive if it was raised. Check there are no obstacles in
the water near the propellers.
Starting the engine
1. Move the control lever to the neutral/idle position.
2. Turn key to the "I" position. The three warning lamps come on and
can be checked. Check that the acoustic alarm is functioning by
pressing the "Alarm Test" button.
3. If the engine is hot: Proceed to operation 4.
If the engine is cold: Turn key to the "II" position. The indicator
light comes on and the glow plugs are connected to pre-heat the
engine.
IMPORTANT! Preheating should be engaged for approx.
seven seconds, no longer!