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5. Turn the key to position “III” to start (after the
indicator lamp has gone out in the case of en-
gines with a starter element). Release the key
as soon as the engine starts.
The key switch has a restart inhibitor. The start-
ing procedure must therefore always begin at
the “S” position when making repeated at-
tempts to start.
Engines with starter element: After starting, the
“Starter element on” indicator light will remain on for
approx. 50 secs. (afterheating).
Warm up the engine at low speed and low load. Do
not race the engine while it is cold.
When warming up the engine, check that the in-
struments display normal values.
The needle on the temperature gauge should rise
slowly up to operating temperature, 75–95°C (167–
203°F).
At operating speed, the engine’s oil pressure gauge
should show at least approx:
300 kPa (3.0 kp/cm
2
= 43 psi) – TAMD63
420 kPa (4.2 kp/cm
2
= 61 psi) – TAMD71, -72
The system voltage should be approx. 14 V or 28V
depending on whether the engine has a 12V or 24V
electrical system.
The warning lights should be off* and the alarm off.
*Engines with starter element: The preheating indicator light
goes off approx. 50 secs. after starting.
Check the amount of fuel.
Check the oil level in the reverse gear when it has
reached operating temperature (with the engine
idling and the control in neutral). The oil level should
reach the upper mark on the dipstick.
NOTE! Never break the circuit with the main
switches while the engine is running. The
voltage regulator and generator may be seri-
ously damaged.
The starter motor must never be engaged
while the engine is running. The starter motor
and starter gear on the flywheel may be seri-
ously damaged.
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