Petrol engines
1. Remove the spark plugs, disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition unit and remove the fuel pump relay.
2. Crank the engine with the starter until the oil pressure warning light goes out, then connect the electrical connector to the ignition unit, install the fuel pump relay, screw in the spark plugs and connect the high-voltage wires to them.
Diesel engines
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the engine shut-off solenoid valve on the high pressure fuel pump.
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2. Crank the engine with the starter until the oil pressure warning light goes out, then connect the electrical connector to the engine stop solenoid valve.
3. Press the accelerator pedal all the way down, turn the ignition key to position 2 and wait until the glow plug preheating indicator light goes out.
All engines
1. Start the engine. The engine may take longer than usual to start due to the fuel system being disconnected.
2. With the engine idling, check for fuel, coolant, and oil leaks. At this stage of engine operation, you may notice odor and smoke from hot engine parts as oil that got on the engine during assembly burns off.
3. Let the engine idle until the coolant is warm, which can be felt through the upper radiator hose, then turn the engine off.
4. After the engine has cooled down, check the oil and coolant levels.
5. When installing new pistons, piston rings or crankshaft bearings in the engine, it is necessary to run the engine in for the first 800 km. Do not operate the engine with the throttle valve wide open or under heavy load at low engine speed. It is recommended to change the oil and oil filter at the end of the break-in period.