Specifications

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Starting the engine
Make it a habit to check the engine and engine room before starting. This will help you to discover quickly if any-
thing abnormal has happened, or is about to happen. Also check that instruments show normal values after start-
ing.
Before starting
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Check that the oil level is between the MAX and
MIN marks. Please refer to the “Maintenance, lu-
brication system” chapter:
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Open the fuel taps.
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Check that there is no leakage of oil, fuel or cool-
ant.
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Check the air filter pressure drop indicator. Please
refer to the “Maintenance, Engine, general” chap-
ter:
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Check the coolant level and that the radiator is not
blocked externally. Please refer to the “Mainte-
nance, cooling system” chapter:
WARNING! Do not open the expansion tank cap
when the engine is hot. Steam or hot fluid could
spray out.
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Turn the main current on.
IMPORTANT! Never disconnect the current with
the main switch(es) when the engine is running.
This will damage the alternator.
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Move the engine speed control to idle, and release
the opening clutch/gearbox if installed.
Starting method EDC 4
The engine speed lever must always be in neutral be-
fore starting. The EDC4 system ensures that the en-
gine always receives the correct amount of fuel - even
when the engine is cold!
Start the engine.
If the engine is equipped with a pre-heater, the pre-
heating time is adjusted to suit the engine tempera-
ture.
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