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Stopping the engine
During longer breaks in operation, the engine must be warmed up at least once every fortnight. This prevents cor-
rosion damage in the engine. If you expect the engine to be unused for two months or more, it must be laid up:
Please refer to the “Laying up” chapter.
IMPORTANT! If there is a risk of frost, the coolant in the cooling system must have sufficient frost protec-
tion. Please refer to the “Maintenance, cooling system” chapter: A poorly charged battery can freeze and
burst.
Before stopping
Allow the engine to run for a few minutes without load
before stopping it. This permits the temperature inside
the engine to even up, “after-boiling” is avoided, at the
same time as the turbocharger cools somewhat. This
contributes to long service life without malfunctions.
Stop
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Disengage the clutch (if possible).
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Depending on the equipment installed; press the
stop button and keep it depressed until the engine
has stopped, or turn the key to the stop position.
Release the key when the engine has stopped.
After stopping
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Check the engine and engine bay for leakage.
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Turn off the main switches before any long stop-
page.
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Carry out maintenance in accordance with the
schedule.
WARNING! Working with, or going close to a run-
ning engine is a safety risk. Watch out for rotat-
ing components and hot surfaces.
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