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Starting the engine
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.
NOTE! If repeated start attempts are needed, the
key must be turned back to position 0 first.
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.
Overheating protection
If the starter motor is engaged for its maximum ac-
tivation time (30 seconds), the starter motor circuit
is cut automatically to protect the starter motor from
overheating. 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 warning displays show
normal values. Check that no alarms are displayed
and that no warning lamps 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.
Check the oil level in the reverse gear
Check the oil level when the reversing gear has
reached operating temperature (please refer to the
description in the “Maintenance” chapter under the
“Reversing Gear” heading)
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