Start The Engine - Volvo Penta D4 Operator's Manual

Starting the engine
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Start the engine

Start using the ignition switch
Turn the key to position III. Release the key and let it
key spring back to position I as soon as the engine
has started. Stop cranking if the engine does not start
with in 20 sek.
Starting with the starter button
Press the starter button. Release the button as soon
as the engine has started. Please note that if you start
from an alternative control station, the starter key at
the main control station must be in position I. Stop
cranking if the engine does not start with in 20 sek.
Overheating protection
If the starter motor is engaged for its maximum activa-
tion time (30 seconds), the starter motor circuit is cut
automatically to protect the starter motor from over-
heating. Leave the starter motor to cool for at least
five minutes (if possible) before making a new start
attempt.
Read the instruments and warm the
engine up
Allow the engine to idle for the first ten seconds, and
check that instruments and displays show normal val-
ues. Check that no alarms are displayed and that no
warning lamps (optional) are flashing.
Then warm the engine up at low speed and low load,
so that reaches normal operating temperature before
full power is used.
IMPORTANT! Never race the engine when it is
cold.