Starting The Engine; Preparations And Starting - Volvo Penta D1-20 Operator's Manual

Starting the engine

Make a habit of checking the engine and engine compartment visually before operating the boat. 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.
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Before starting
Open the cooling water intake sea cock.
Open fuel valve.
Carry out the actions in the "Daily before the first
start-up" section in the maintenance schedule
Switch on the main switch.
IMPORTANT! Never break the circuit with the
main switch while the engine is running. This
could damage the generator.
Start the engine compartment fan if one is fitted
and let it run for at least four minutes.
Check that there is sufficient fuel.