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Starting the engine
Make a habit of always visually checking the engine and engine compartment prior to starting the engine. This will
help you to quickly notice if any abnormal conditions have occurred or are occurring. Check also to verify that the
instruments show normal values after start-up.
Before starting
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Check that the oil level is between the MIN and
MAX marks. See the chapter ”Maintenance,
lubrication system”.
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Open the fuelcocks.
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Make sure that there is no leakage of coolant, fuel
or oil.
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Check the air filter’s pressure drop indicator. See
the chapter ”Maintenance, Engine, general”.
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Check the coolant levels and that the radiator is
not blocked on the outside. See the chapter
”Maintenance, cooling system”.
WARNING! Do not open the coolant filler cap (1)
when the engine is warm. Steam or hot coolant
can squirt out
NOTE! Do not open the pressure cap (2).
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Turn on the main switches.
IMPORTANT! Never switch off the power with
the main switch while the engine is running. The
generator can be damaged.
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Set the throttle to idle and disengage the clutch/
put the transmission in neutral.
Start-up procedure EDC III
The throttle must always be in the idle position during
start. The EDCIII system makes sure that the engine
always receives the correct amount of fuel - even
during cold starts!
Pre-heating time is set according to engine temperatu-
re and can be active for up to 50 seconds both before
and after start-up.
The starter motor’s activation time is limited to
20 seconds, after which the starter circuit is broken
for 80 seconds to prevent the starter motor from over-
heating.
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