Is this the correct procedure for starting my Volvo Penta AQD32's?

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Just want to clarify correct procedure for starting my VP AQD32's.

Obvious bits first;
Fuel, batteries etc. on
Stop levers fully in

Pull out throttle levers and push forward a little

Then, turn keys to position showing oil and charge lights on
Turn keys further until lights go out (pre-heat) and hold for about 45 seconds
Turn keys further still to start engines

Think I have this right, but the original documentation is written in Swinglish and a bit confusing, as it talks about a Pre-heat light that I don't appear to have.

Thanks in advance
Malc
 
My old TAMD appears to start without much pre-heat, if any at all! It likes plenty of throttle though, and starts within a couple of seconds.

Try that, if it works no problem...
 
Cruiser Malc said:
Just want to clarify correct procedure for starting my VP AQD32's.

Obvious bits first;
Fuel, batteries etc. on
Stop levers fully in

Pull out throttle levers and push forward a little

Then, turn keys to position showing oil and charge lights on
Turn keys further until lights go out (pre-heat) and hold for about 45 seconds
Turn keys further still to start engines

Think I have this right, but the original documentation is written in Swinglish and a bit confusing, as it talks about a Pre-heat light that I don't appear to have.

Thanks in advance
Malc
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That 45 second pre heat sounds a bit excessive. About 5-6 secs should do
 
Remember that they are not AQAD32

Check the cyl heads have been tightened and don't thrash them as they are now in the treat them like your grandmother era
Put another donation in the replacement engine fund before starting
 
Is there an AQD32 as it is not listed on the Volvo penta site? I have AQD32A engines and the instruction manual does say pre-heat for 45 seconds before starting. I do this for the first start of the day and they have always started easily.
 
scottie said:
Remember that they are not AQAD32

Check the cyl heads have been tightened and don't thrash them as they are now in the treat them like your grandmother era
Put another donation in the replacement engine fund before starting
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Are these engines really that fragile? I've been told that if they've been looked after, then they should remain reasonably trouble free.
 
Dave_Seager said:
Is there an AQD32 as it is not listed on the Volvo penta site? I have AQD32A engines and the instruction manual does say pre-heat for 45 seconds before starting. I do this for the first start of the day and they have always started easily.
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You are right. Mine are AQD32A. My technical manual is a copy of a copy of a copy etc. I need to try and get a clearer copy.

Thanks Malc
 
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