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3 Use

Starting

  

Check that the indicator lights for oil pres-
sure and alternator are off. 

Cooling water should now flow out of the 
exhaust;  if  this  is  not  the  case,  stop  the 
engine immediately

1

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1  Only engines with intercooling.

  

Let  the  engine  run  for  5  to  10  minutes  in 
neutral.  A  good  warm  up  is  essential  to 
ensure  maximum  lifetime  and  good  per-
formance.

neVer

  turn  the  main  switch  off  while  the 

engine is running.

  

 

C

aution

  

Never turn the key to the ‘

start

’ position 

while the engine is running.
Doing so will damage the starter motor.

VD00629

Содержание M4.55 SOLAS

Страница 1: ...Operation manual M4 55 ...

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Страница 3: ... quoted when inquiring about Customer Service Repairs or Spare Parts see page 6 1 We reserve the right to make any changes without previous notice Copyright 2009 Vetus N V Schiedam Holland Serial numbers Engine serial number Vetus Mitsubishi Gearbox serial number M4 55 340402 01 ...

Страница 4: ...rom The risks involved are to be borne by the user Use in accordance with the intended purpose also implies compliance with the conditions laid down by the manufacturer for operation maintenance and servic ing The engine should only be operat ed maintained and serviced by persons which are familiar with the former and the hazards involved The relevant accident prevention guide lines and other gene...

Страница 5: ...tery cables and cable connections 40 Checking the gearbox oil level 42 Changing the gearbox oil 43 Checking valve clearance 46 Replacing the fuel filter 48 Cleaning fuel lift pump 49 Checking the V belt 50 Checking flexible engine mounts 51 Checking hose connections 51 Checking fastenings 51 Checking the raw water pump 52 Coolant replacement 54 Changing the air filter 58 Checking the starter motor...

Страница 6: ...s also advise that a potential danger exists that can lead to serious injury or death Note Emphasises important procedures cir cumstances etc Symbols Indicates that the relevant proce dure must be carried out Indicates that a particular action is forbidden Pass the safety precautions on to other people who will use the engine General rules and laws concerning safety and accident prevention must al...

Страница 7: ...nly refuel with the engine stopped Never put flammable materials in the vicinity of the engine Keep the engine and engine compart ment clean Remove all inflammable materials such as fuel oil and other litter before it builds up in the vicinity of the engine Connecting emergency extra starting battery Proceed as follows when an extra start ing battery is used to jump start the engine First connect ...

Страница 8: ...king on or close to the engine before you start it Remove all foreign objects from around the engine such as litter oil tools and other components that are not part of the engine Install all protective covers To prevent injury make sure that all protective covers and cover plates are replaced over moving parts Remove any tool used to turn the engine over If you leave this in position seri ous inju...

Страница 9: ...freeze make yourself vomit and consult a doc tor immediately If antifreeze comes in contact with your eyes wash them out immediately with plenty of water and consult a doctor Make sure that you are wearing suitable clothing before starting work For your own safety you will most likely need special equipment safety hel met eye protection safety boots safety goggles heavy gloves ear protectors etc U...

Страница 10: ... If the engine should overheat do not switch it off immediately If an overheat ed engine is stopped suddenly this can cause the coolant temperature to rise rapidly and moving parts to seize First let the engine run in neutral to allow the hot parts of the engine to cool down stop the engine and allow it to cool and then gradually top up the coolant Remember adding coolant to an over heated engine ...

Страница 11: ...ly all components described in this manual are mounted to your engine We have endeavoured to highlight any differences so that you will able to locate the operating and maintenance instruc tions relevant to your engine quickly and easily Please read this manual before starting your engine and always observe the operating and maintenance instructions We are available to help with any addi tional in...

Страница 12: ...l and engine serial number must be given when ordering spare parts 2 Engine data tag location The Vetus engine data tag is attached to the valve cover 3 Engine serial number The Mitsubishi engine serial number is stamped on the fuel injection pump arrow 2 Introduction Data tag serial number VD01139 VD01048 VD01132 ...

Страница 13: ...tor volume may only be carried out by authorised Vetus Service personnel Breaking the seals and altering the set tings can lead to Accelerated wear of engine compo nents Increased fuel and oil consumption Incorrectly adjusted injector volume and poor engine performance Breaking emission regulations Cylinder numbering fuel pump seal 2 Introduction Lead seal Maximum rpm adjust ment screw VD00637 VD0...

Страница 14: ...let 11 Gearbox oil cooler 12 Air filter 13 Turbo 14 Electrical system connector box and fuses 15 8 mm fuel return hose connection 16 Water separator fuel filter bleed nipple 17 Oil dipstick 18 Manually operated electrical stop 19 Push pull throttle cable connection 20 Oil filler cap 2 Introduction Identification of engine parts Service side 1 2 3 9 8 7 4 5 6 18 17 16 10 11 12 15 14 13 19 20 VD0114...

Страница 15: ...28 Extra expansion tank connection only for keel cooling option 29 Cooling system air bleeding nipple 30 Cooling system filler cap pressure cap 31 Expansion tank 32 Heat exchanger 33 Cooling system drain plug 34 Vent connection 35 Exhaust injector elbow ø 50 mm Identification of engine parts Starter side 2 Introduction 22 21 23 26 25 24 34 35 33 27 28 29 32 31 30 VD01150 ...

Страница 16: ...ight high coolant temperature 7 Warning light battery charging 8 Indicator light pre heating 9 Warning light gearbox low oil pressure This is an option not fitted as standard 14 Basic panel model 22 Fly bridge panel excl voltmeter model 21 Sailingboat panel model 10 2 Introduction Control panels engines with intercooling 5 3 7 8 6 4 VD00575 5 3 7 8 6 4 9 1 2 VD00576 ...

Страница 17: ...ht low oil pressure 6 Warning light high coolant temperature 7 Warning light battery charging 8 Indicator light pre heating 9 Warning light gearbox low oil pressure This is an option not fitted as standard Basic panel model 22 Fly bridge panel excl voltmeter model 21 2 Introduction Control panels engines with keelcooling 5 3 7 8 6 4 9 1 2 VD00630 ...

Страница 18: ...w oil pressure 6 Warning light high coolant temperature 7 Warning light battery charging 8 Indicator light pre heating 9 Warning light gearbox low oil pressure 10 Temperature gauge coolant 11 Oil pressure gauge This is an option not fitted as standard Extended panel model 34 2 Introduction Control panels optional 5 3 7 8 6 4 9 1 2 10 11 VD00631 ...

Страница 19: ...tecting against frost dam age For specifications see page 87 Never run the engine without a thermo stat Use a good quality lubricating oil For specifications see page 84 Use a good quality diesel fuel that is free of water and other pollutants Always stop the engine immediately if one of the warning lamps for oil pressure high coolant temperature high raw water temperature1 or battery charging lig...

Страница 20: ...through the filler neck on top of the valve cover for quantity and specification see page 65 Check the oil level with the dipstick see page 32 A second oil filling cap is located at the distribution cover First commissioning 3 Use 18 Engine Oil 5 5 litres 15 W40 1 gal 1 7 pt UK 1 gal 3 6 pt US API CF CF 4 CI 4 For example Vetus Marine Diesel Engine Oil Shell Nautilus Premium Inboard 15W 40 OIL VD0...

Страница 21: ...4 UK pt 1 7 US pt type TMC60E 0 8 litres ATF type TMC60M 0 8 litres ATF ZF Hurth type ZF25 2 5 litres ATF 4 4 UK pt 5 3 US pt type ZF25A 1 8 litres ATF 3 2 UK pt 3 8 US pt ATF Automatic Trans mission Fluid type A Suffix A First commissioning 3 Use Vetus engines are normally equipped with Technodrive or ZF Hurth gear boxes In case your engine is equipped with another brand of gearbox follow the ins...

Страница 22: ...ng will take place automatically dur ing filling Replace the filler cap After the engine has run for the first time and has reached operating temperature and has cooled down again to ambient temperature check the coolant level in the heat exchanger housing If necessary add coolant Caution Never fill the cooling system with sea water or brackish water 3 Use First commissioning Note Water heater If ...

Страница 23: ...d Check the engine and all connections fuel cooling water and exhaust for leaks 7 Running in In order to ensure a long life for your engine please observe the following for the first 50 operating hours Allow the engine to reach operating temperature before applying a load Avoid fast acceleration Do not allow the engine to run faster than 3 4 of maximum RPM First commissioning Running in 3 Use FUEL...

Страница 24: ... that the control lever s is are in the neu tral position Warning Never start the engine with the fuel injection pump removed Disconnect battery 9 Control lever Set the control lever to half throttle with out engaging the gearbox 3 Use Starting Before starting always check the follow ing points Engine oil level Coolant level Sea cock open Main switch on Gearbox in neutral position neutral gearbox ...

Страница 25: ...osition for about 6 seconds 11 Pre heating time The ideal pre heating time depends on ambient temperature the lower the ambi ent temperature the longer the pre heat ing time required See table Caution To prevent the glow plugs from burning out never exceed the stated maximum pre heating time Starting 3 Use Ambient Pre heating time Temperature Above 5 C 41 F about 6 seconds 5 C to 5 C about 12 seco...

Страница 26: ...e key will return to the on posi tion and throttle back Leave the key in this position while the engine is running Caution Release the key if the engine does not fire within 10 seconds Let the starter motor cool for 30 seconds before turning the key to the START posi tion again 3 Use Starting VD00109 VD00110 ...

Страница 27: ...p the engine immediately1 1 Only engines with intercooling Let the engine run for 5 to 10 minutes in neutral A good warm up is essential to ensure maximum lifetime and good per formance never turn the main switch off while the engine is running Caution Never turn the key to the start position while the engine is running Doing so will damage the starter motor VD00629 ...

Страница 28: ...type of panel see page 14 13 Tachometer Indicating the number of revolutions per minute of the engine Also the number of running hours is indi cated Idling speed 900 rpm Warning Avoid idling for more than 10 minutes This can lead to carbon deposits in the combustion chambers and incomplete combustion of fuel ...

Страница 29: ... and the start key in the first position the voltmeter should indicate 12 Volts 15 Warning lights None of the five warning lights should light up while the engine is running 16 Alarm buzzer Oil pressure battery charging and tem perature indicator lights are all connected to an alarm buzzer If this alarm buzzer sounds while running Stop the engine immediately VD00114 ...

Страница 30: ...ing When the engine has stopped turn the key to the Off position If the engine is not to be used for some time it is recommended that the sea cock is closed and the battery main switch turned off 18 Mechanical shutdown On the engine itself stopping is possible by pressing the black button on the fuel injection pump If the fuel supply is not shut off by the elec trically operated fuel solenoid stop...

Страница 31: ...ntee if maintenance has been neglected Keep record of the following informa tion in the logbook and or the Service and Guarantee Book Total engine hours reading engine hour counter Amounts of oil fuel and coolant needed for topping up The dates and intervals at which the oil and coolant are changed Oil pressure and coolant temperature Parts on which maintenance is conduct ed and type of maintenanc...

Страница 32: ...59 Every 100 hours at least once every year Drain water from fuel filter 35 Engine oil change 37 Replace oil filter 38 Battery cables and cable connections 40 Check gearbox oil level 42 Every 500 hours at least once every year Change gearbox oil Technodrive 43 Change gearbox oil and replace filter ZF Hurth 44 Check valve clearance 46 Replace fuel filter 48 Cleaning fuel lift pump 49 Check V belt 5...

Страница 33: ... rpm 59 Every 500 hours Check and adjust injector pressure Check glow plugs Every 1000 hours at least once every 2 years Raw water pump inspection 52 Replace coolant 54 Replace air filter 58 Every 1000 hours Check starter motor 58 Check alternator 58 Check turbocharger Consult the service manual work to be carried out by a Vetus Mitsubishi dealer Only engines with intercooling ...

Страница 34: ...pstick If necessary top up with the same brand and type of oil The difference between the two oil level marks is 1 9 litres 3 3 UK pt 4 US pt 3 Topping up oil The oil filling cap is on top of the the valve cover A second oil filling cap is located at the distrubution cover see page 18 4 Maintenance Checking engine oil level Daily before starting VD00155 VD01143 VD01052 ...

Страница 35: ...ve the bolt from the upper side of the thermostat cover so that air can escape from the cooling system Warning Never open the cap on the header tank when the engine is at operating tempera ture 5 Topping up coolant The internal cooling system can be filled with a mixture of anti freeze 40 and tap water 60 or with a special coolant For specification see page 87 Caution Never fill the cooling system...

Страница 36: ...t least once every 6 months A clogged raw water strainer will result in excessive temperatures or over heating of the engine coolant Check the sealing between the lid and housing after cleaning and re assembling the strainer An improperly sealed lid will result in air sucked in by the sea water pump which again will result in overheat ing of the engine 4 Maintenance Checking and cleaning the raw w...

Страница 37: ...of the filter Drain the water and close the drain plug 9 Empty water separator Empty the separately installed water sepa rator fuel filter Open the drain plug at the lower side of the filter Drain the water and close the drain plug Note The water separator is not within the scope of supply but installation is required 4 Maintenance Draining of water from the water separator fuel filter Every 100 o...

Страница 38: ... bleeding process Close the bleeding nipple when all air has escaped 11 Start the engine Operate the starter switch until the engine fires release the starter switch if the engine does not fire within 20 seconds Wait until the starter motor has stopped before mak ing a new attempt to start the engine Repeat the above if the engine cuts out after a short time Draining of water from the water separa...

Страница 39: ...easily Change the oil with a switched off engine at operation temperature Lube oil tem perature max 80 C 176 F Danger Be aware of the risk of skin burning during draining the hot oil Used oil must be col lected in a container for proper disposal according to laws and regulations 13 Draining the oil Remove the dipstick insert the suction hose of the supplied sump pump in the dipstick tube Push down...

Страница 40: ...ble tool when all the oil has been pumped out Catch any dripping oil Danger Beware of burns from hot oil 15 Oiling the oil seal Clean the contact surface of the gasket Lubricate the oil seal of the new filter ele ment with clean engine oil 16 Oil filter installation Install the filter in accordance with the instructions printed on the filter element housing VD01156 VD01155 ...

Страница 41: ...Operate the engine at idling speed for a short period of time Check for oil leaks whilst the engine is running Stop the engine Allow 5 minutes for the oil to return to the sump Check the oil level with the dipstick Engine oil change Every 100 operating hours 4 Maintenance Amount of oil 6 0 litres oil filter incl 1 gal 2 6 pt UK 1 gal 4 7pt US ...

Страница 42: ...er Visual inspection of the hydrometer will show one of three conditions 20 Hydrometer operation Green dot visible State of charge 65 or more Dark State of charge less than 65 Recharge immediately Clear or light yellow Electrolyte level low In case of low level caused by over charging the battery for a long period of time with a voltage too high replace battery Check alternator and or voltage regu...

Страница 43: ...eter reading see table indicates the state of charge Hydrometer reading of all cells should be at least 1 200 and show less than 0 050 between high and low If not recharge or replace battery During checking the tem perature of the electrolyte should prefer ably be 20 C 68 F Danger The gases emitted by the battery are explosive Keep sparks and naked flames away from the battery Do not allow battery...

Страница 44: ...level must between the two marks on the dipstick If necessary top up The fillercap is on top of the gearbox housing For oil type and specification see page 86 24 Oil level check ZF Hurth Unscrew the dipstick out of the gearbox housing Check the oil level by cleaning the dip stick and lowering it into the hole without screwing it in The oil level must between the two marks on the dipstick If necess...

Страница 45: ...lling with new oil Refill the gearbox to the correct level via the filling hole For oil specification see page 86 In case your engine is equipped with another brand of gearbox follow the instructions given in the supplied owners manual for changing oil and other care and maintenance Changing the gearbox oil Technodrive Every 500 operating hours 4 Maintenance VD01162 VD01161 22 14 ...

Страница 46: ...ut Or if sufficient space below the gearbox is available oil can be drained by removing the drain plug Collect the oil in a dripping pan 28 Changing the oil filter The filter element must be replaced at the same time as the oil Turn the screw that holds on the filter cover to the left and remove the filter from its housing Use an Allen key for this Changing the gearbox oil ZF Hurth Every 500 opera...

Страница 47: ...e gearbox to the correct level via the dipstick opening For oil specification see page 65 In case your engine is equipped with another brand of gearbox follow the instructions given in the supplied owners manual for changing oil and other care and maintenance Changing the gearbox oil ZF Hurth Every 500 operating hours 4 Maintenance VD01152 1 2 3 VD00645 Filterelement art code CT50081 ...

Страница 48: ...at the end of the compression stroke for cylin der 1 by barring the engine slowly until the TDC marks of the engine block and the crank pulley match Checking valve clearance Every 500 operating hours 4 Maintenance Note There are two TDC s e g compres sion and suction At the TDC at the end of the compression stroke the rocker arm does not move when the crank pulley is rotated a little VD01067 12 VD...

Страница 49: ...te the crankshaft 180 and check valve clearance at cylinder 4 Finally again rotate the crankshaft 180 and check valve clearance at cylinder 2 34 Cylinder numbering Cylinders are numbered consecutively beginning at the front end Checking valve clearance Every 500 operating hours 4 Maintenance Valve clearance Inlet 0 25 mm 0 010 Exhaust 0 25 mm 0 010 VD01068 12 1 2 x 6 5 VD00637 ...

Страница 50: ...allation Clean any debris from the filter carrier rim Lubricate the rubber gasket sparingly with clean engine oil Fill the new filter with clean diesel fuel Install the filter When the rubber gasket touches the housing apply another tightening of a half to three quarters of a turn by hand Open fuel stopcock Check for leaks VD00154 VD00133 48 4 Maintenance Fuel filter replacement Every 500 operatin...

Страница 51: ...m the fuel system For bleeding see page 36 Start the engine Operate the starter switch until the engine fires release the starter switch if the engine does not fire within 20 seconds Wait until the starter motor has stopped before mak ing a new attempt to start the engine Repeat the above if the engine cuts out after a short time Cleaning fuel lift pump Every 500 operating hours 4 Maintenance STM7...

Страница 52: ... belt is more than 12 mm 1 2 using about 10 kg 20 lbs thumb pressure it should be tensioned 41 Tensioning V belt Loosen the bolt of the adjustment bracket and both the alternator mounting bolts Now push the alternator outwards until the belt tension is correct Now first re tighten the upper mounting bolt of the alternator Then re tighten the bolt of the adjustment bracket and the lower mounting bo...

Страница 53: ...o check the deflec tion of the damper element the deflection influences the alignment of engine and propshaft Re align engine in case of doubt 43 Inspection hose connections Inspect all hose connections of the cool ingsystem Cracked hoses loose hose clamps 44 Check fasteners Check tightness of all fasteners bolts and nuts Flexible engine mounts hose connections and fasteners Every 500 operating ho...

Страница 54: ...riate changing is as follows Close the sea cock Remove the cover of the pump by unscrewing the screws out of the hous ing 47 Impeller removal Slide the impeller off of the shaft using a waterpump plier Mark the impeller to ensure correct re installation if it is to be re used The impeller must be installed in the same position as removed 4 Maintenance Raw water pump inspection Every 1000 operating...

Страница 55: ...such as a silicone spray before fit ting it into the impeller housing Fit the impeller to the pump shaft if an existing impeller is re used install it in the same position as removed 50 Replacing the pump cover Replace the cover with a new O ring Check the water filter and open the sea cock Raw water pump inspection Every 1000 operating hours 4 Maintenance VD00127 VD00004 Impeller art code STM7463...

Страница 56: ...lant present in the cooling system offers insufficient protection for the winter Danger Be aware of the risk of skin burning dur ing draining the hot coolant Used cool ant must be collected in a container for proper disposal according to laws and regulations Warning Cooling system protective liquids must be disposed of in accordance with environ mental regulations 4 Maintenance Coolant replacement...

Страница 57: ...e cooling system and check that all the coolant has been drained After draining replace the drain plug Note Keel cooler How the cooling system in engines with keel cooling should be drained depends on the installation of the keel cooler Refer to the keel cooler manufacturer s instructions for this Check using a coolant hydrometer whether the coolant is providing suf ficient protection against free...

Страница 58: ...ee page 87 The level of the coolant must be approx 1 cm 3 8 below the lower edge of the filler neck Bleeding will take place automatically dur ing filling Replace the filler cap After the engine has run for the first time and has reached operating temperature and has cooled down again to ambient temperature check the coolant level in the heat exchanger housing If necessary add coolant Caution Neve...

Страница 59: ...er heater will be filled and bled automati cally during filling of the cooling system Note B The highest point of the water heater is situated at a higher level than the expansion tank for the ship s engine The water heater will not be filled and bled automatically during filling of the cooling system Fill the cooling system via the extra expan sion tank Open the valve during the filling and bleed...

Страница 60: ...ether the Bendix engages with the starter ring when the starter motor is activated If the Bendix does not engage properly contact your Vetus dealer 57 Checking the alternator Check for visible defects Remove the alternator belt Turn the pulley by hand to check whether the alternator can be turned easily If this is not the case contact your Vetus dealer 4 Maintenance Changing the air filter checkin...

Страница 61: ...erature reaches at least 60 C 140 F before checking and or adjusting the idling speed Check the engine RPM using a rev coun ter or use the rev counter fitted to the control panel 59 Adjusting engine idling speed If the engine speed differs from that stated above it must be adjusted The engine idling speed can be reset using the adjustment screw on the fuel pump 4 Maintenance Checking engine speed ...

Страница 62: ...eat exchanger is fouled Possible causes of fouling are Small rubber particles from a damaged sea water pump impeller Growth of algae or seaweed 60 Remove the drain plug Close the seacock and detach the water inlet hose from the sea water pump Drain the coolant To do this remove the drain plug from the heat exchanger housing Note Only engines with intercooling 4 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchan...

Страница 63: ...and check that all coolant has drained off 61 Removal of bolts out of the end covers Take out both central bolts from the end covers and take the end covers with the O rings out of the housing Cleaning the heat exchanger 4 Maintenance VD01137 6 VD01019 5 VD01131 Note Only engines with intercooling ...

Страница 64: ... the alternator outwards to have enough room to slide the heat echanger out of the housing 63 Remove heat exchanger Slide the heat exchanger out of the hous ing Note Only engines with intercooling 64 Cleaning the heat exchanger Clean the heat exchanger Use a pipe cleaner to remove fouling in the pipes Then rinse the heat exchanger pipes with clean water Ensure that both heat exchanger end chambers...

Страница 65: ...r cover is fitted with a locating pin so that it can be fitted in one way only in relation to the heat exchanger This ensures the correct position of the separator baffle in the connector cover in relation to the heat exchanger Tighten up the bolts when both covers are in the correct position Refit the drain plug Reconnect all hoses previously removed Refill the cooling system see page 56 Cleaning...

Страница 66: ...of engine oil to nine 9 parts of clean fuel Use this mixture to run the engine at no load for approx 10 minutes Stop the engine Engine oil with protective properties E g Vetus Marine Diesel Engine Oil 15 W 40 Shell Nautilus Premium Inboard 15W 40 Preferably water free fuel Collect some fuel from the return pipe while engine is running 5 Winter storage procedure VD00136 Caution Never run the engine...

Страница 67: ...er strainer Pour 1 litre 1 4 Imp gal of anti freeze into the water strainer and run the engine until the anti freeze has disappeared into the cooling system Take care that no anti freeze is spilled into the waterway anti freeze is poisonous Check the seal between the lid and hous ing after cleaning and re assembling the strainer An improperly sealed lid will result in air sucked in by the raw wate...

Страница 68: ...pecifications see page 87 N B Replacing the coolant is only neces sary if the coolant present in the cooling system offers insufficient protection for the winter For coolant replacement see page 54 5 Electrical system Disconnect the battery cables Charge batteries during winter lay up reg ularly if required 5 Winter storage procedure VD00139 CT40063 VD01131 ...

Страница 69: ...D00027 VD00141 6 Recommissioning after winter storage 1 Fuel system Drain the water from the water separator fuel filter page 35 Drain the water from the fuel tank Install a new fuel filter page 48 VD01157 ...

Страница 70: ...oning after winter storage Open the fuel valve 2 Lubrication system Check the engine oil level page 32 3 Raw water cooling system Check that the lid of the raw water strainer is reinstalled Note Only engines with intercooling VD01143 ...

Страница 71: ...r winter storage The lid of the raw water pump and drain plugs are reinstalled pages 52 53 Note Only engines with intercooling Re tighten possible loose hose clamps Open the sea cock Note Only engines with intercooling VD01138 VD01070 ...

Страница 72: ...D00140 6 Recommissioning after winter storage 4 Fresh water cooling system Check the coolant level page 38 5 Electrical system Make sure that the batteries are fully charged page 40 66 Connect the batteries VD01131 ...

Страница 73: ...Check the fuel system the cooling system and the exhaust for leakage 7 Changing the gearbox oil Stop the engine and change the oil of the gearbox page 43 and 44 8 Checking instruments and remote controls Check the operation of the instruments the remote control and the gearbox VD01144 VD01152 ...

Страница 74: ...possible causes of faults and suggested remedies Please note that these tables can never be complete If you are unable to identify the cause of the fault or to rectify it yourself then con tact the nearest service representative Before starting make sure that nobody is in the immediate vincinity of the engine When carrying out repair never start the engine with the fuel injection pump removed remo...

Страница 75: ...ngine to control panel Install an auxiliary starter relay Seized components Repair 2 Engine cranks but will not start no smoke from exhaust Possible fault Remedy Fuel stop valve closed Open Nearly Empty fuel tank Refill Air in fuel system Check and bleed Fuel filter clogged with water and or contamination Check or replace Leaking fuel supply line or fuel injection line Check replace Faulty injecto...

Страница 76: ...ube oil SAE class or quality for ambient tempera ture Replace 4 Engine starts but runs unevenly rough idling or stalls Possible fault Remedy Nearly Empty fuel tank Refill Air in fuel system Check and bleed Fuel filter clogged with water and or contamination Check or replace Leaking fuel supply line or fuel injection line Check replace Faulty injector injection pump Check replace if required Vent l...

Страница 77: ...rrect injector timing Check adjust Leak in inlet manifold Check replace Engine overloaded Check size of propeller 6 Engine overheats Possible fault Remedy Coolant level too low Check top up Sea cock closed Open Raw water strainer clogged Check clean Leak in raw water feed system Check replace Faulty thermostat Check replace Faulty coolant pump Check replace Faulty raw water pump impeller Check rep...

Страница 78: ... restricted Check clean Faulty glow plugs Check replace Incorrect valve clearance Adjust Electric fuel pump filter bloc ked Check clean Faulty electric fuel pump Check replace 8 Engine has little or no oil pressure Possible fault Remedy Oil level too low Increase level Blocked oil filter Replace Faulty oil pump Repair replace Excessive inclination of engine Check Adjust Incorrect lube oil SAE clas...

Страница 79: ...place Excessive wear of cylinder piston Check compression overhaul engine Insufficient intake air Check Engine overloaded Check size of propeller 10 Fuel consumption excessive Possible fault Remedy Incorrect fuel quality or dirty fuel Check fuel Drain and rinse fuel tank Replace with new fuel Faulty injector injector pump Check replace if necessary Incorrect injector timing Check adjust Excessive ...

Страница 80: ...al 12 Black exhaust smoke at load Possible fault Remedy Faulty turbo compressor Check replace Insufficient intake air Check Leak in inlet manifold Check replace Faulty injector injection pump Check replace if required Incorrect injector timing Check adjust Incorrect valve clearance Adjust Excessive wear of cylinder piston Check compression refurbish engine Engine overloaded max rpm is not reached ...

Страница 81: ...n pump Check replace if required Water in fuel system Check water separator Faulty glow plugs Check replace Incorrect valve clearance Adjust Incorrect injection timing Check adjust Wrong fuel quality or contami nated fuel Check fuel Drain and flush fuel tank Replace with new fuel Vapour in exhaust gases con denses as a result of very low ambient temperature ...

Страница 82: ... backwards Max athwartships angle 25 degrees continuously 30 degrees intermittent Maximum Output at the flywheel ISO 3046 1 38 3 kW 52 hp at the prop shaft ISO 3046 1 37 1 kW 50 4 hp at no of revolutions of 3000 rpm Torque 127 Nm 13 kgm 93 7 ft lb at no of revolutions 3000 rpm Fuel consumption 244 g kW h 179 g hp h 8 6 oz hp h at no of revolutions 1800 rpm Fuel System Self bleeding Injection pump ...

Страница 83: ...ine rpm 45 l min 9 8 UKGal min 11 9 US Gal min Total head at max flow 2 m Water 6 7 Impeller STM7463 Inlet connection for hose 20 mm 3 4 I D Heater supply connection 15 mm 5 8 Heater return connection 15 mm 5 8 Exhaust system Exhaust diameter 50 mm Exhaust back pressure at specified output max 150 mbar 2 2 psi Electrical System Voltage 12 Volt Alternator 14 Volt 110 Amp 2nd alternator Intercooler ...

Страница 84: ...1 5 21 54 5 5 5 0 5 40 3 5 Fuel leak oil pipe nut M12 1 5 18 27 2 5 2 75 0 25 20 2 Nozzle retaining nut M16 0 75 19 37 2 5 3 75 0 25 27 2 Fuel injection pipe nut M12 1 5 29 5 3 0 5 22 3 5 Delivery valve holder 19 44 5 4 5 0 5 32 3 5 Solenoid lock nut M30 1 5 36 44 5 4 5 0 5 32 3 5 Temperature switch M16 1 5 17 22 6 4 2 3 0 4 16 3 Oil filter M20 1 5 12 1 1 2 0 1 9 0 8 Oil pressure switch PT1 8 26 1...

Страница 85: ... The exhaust emission levels determined during certification by the supervising authority are always based on the reference fuel described by law Biodiesel Caution Only use the prescribed diesel fuel Do not use biodiesel Winter grade fuel Waxing may occur at low temperatures clogging the fuel system and reducing engine efficiency If the ambient temperature is less than 0 C 32 F winter grade fuel s...

Страница 86: ...lifespan Recommended lubricating oil vis cosity There are two important considerations when it comes to ambient temperature in order to achieve satisfactory engine per formance the possibility to turn the engine over quickly enough to make an easy start possible and adequate lubrication of internal wear surfaces during starting and warming up By making the right choice of lubricating oil these req...

Страница 87: ...on sult the overview below Change the oil if one or more of the conditions is not met Note How often the oil has to be changed depends on the characteristics of the fuel Only use the recommended fuels The limit for the total base number is half of that of new oil in the case of an analysis method based on perchloric acid Limits concerning motor oil Characteristic Unit Test method Limit Viscosity c...

Страница 88: ...8 litres Motorolie SAE 20 30 1 4 UK pt 1 7 US pt type TMC60E 0 8 litres ATF type TMC60M 0 8 litres ATF ZF Hurth type ZF25 2 5 litres ATF 4 4 UK pt 5 3 US pt type ZF25A 1 8 litres ATF 3 2 UK pt 3 8 US pt ATF AutomaticTransmission Fluid Transmissie olie type A Suffix A For example Vetus Marine Gearbox Oil Shell Donax T6 Gulf Dextron Other brands of gearboxes See supplied owners manual for oil type a...

Страница 89: ...ncentration must be maintained under all circumstances Therefor if coolant must be added always use the same mixture of anti freeze and tap water Water quality for coolant preparation Use preferably tap water If an other available fresh water is used the values given below must not be exceeded Caution Never use sea water or brackish water Warning Cooling system protective liquids must be disposed ...

Страница 90: ... ETR ETS 1 2 Engine panel model 20 21 22 Voltmeter Tachometer hour counter Key switch Plug A Socket A Warning lights Pre heating Battery charging Gearbox oil press Plug B Socket B Transparent Yellow Green Green Brown Blue Gray Gearbox oil press Yellow Green Battery Battery main switch Fuse or circuit breaker Pre heating relay Auxiliary start relay Model 20 21 22 Voltmeter 1 Tachometer 1 1 R M M Ba...

Страница 91: ...Red Yellow Red 2nd Alternator G 3Y 2nd Alternator D W B Battery Battery main switch 30 85 87 86 87a Fuse 5A 30 85 87 86 87a 1N4002 30 85 87 86 87a Consumers 1 2 3 10 Wiring diagram VD00650 Options 2nd alternator engine with intercooling ...

Страница 92: ...ng Starter motor Oil press 30 85 87 86 30 85 87 86 A1 A3 A4 A2 A5 A6 B4 B1 B2 B5 B3 B6 p Red Yellow Orange Violet White Black ETR ETS 1 2 Engine panel model 20 21 22 Voltmeter Tachometer hour counter Key switch Plug A Socket A Warning lights Pre heating Battery charging Gearbox oil press Plug B Socket B Transparent Yellow Green Green Brown Blue Gray Gearbox oil press Yellow Green Battery Battery m...

Страница 93: ...engine with keel cooling Battery charging 2nd alternator Black Green Violet White Red Yellow Red 2nd Alternator G 3Y 2nd Alternator D W B Battery Battery main switch 30 85 87 86 87a Fuse 5A 30 85 87 86 87a 1N4002 30 85 87 86 87a Consumers L4 L2 L1 L5 L3 L6 ...

Страница 94: ... motor Oil press 30 85 87 86 30 85 87 86 A1 A3 A4 A2 A5 A6 B4 B1 B2 B5 B3 B6 Red Yellow Orange Violet White Black ETR ETS Engine panel model 10 W Transparent Yellow Green Green Brown Blue Gray Battery charging J3 J4 Battery Battery main switch Fuse or circuit breaker Pre heating relay Auxiliary start relay Plug A Socket A Warning lights Pre heating R M M Key switch Plug B Socket B Battery charging...

Страница 95: ...B1 B2 B5 B3 B6 p Gearbox oil press Red Yellow Orange Violet White Black ETR Transparent Yellow Green Yellow Green Green Brown Blue Gray Battery Battery main switch Fuse or circuit breaker Pre heating relay Auxiliary start relay Key switch Voltmeter Tachometer hour counter Oil pressure gauge Temperature gauge Warning lights Pre heating Battery charging Gearbox oil press Plug A Socket A Plug B Socke...

Страница 96: ...94 11 Overall dimensions 1 10 1 Exhaust ø 40 mm 2 Fuel return ø 8 mm 3 Fuel supply ø 8 mm 4 Sea water intake ø 20 mm 242 585 902 75 430 490 195 380 575 200 97 1 2 4 3 MIN 62 MAX 80 M4 55 M4 55 VD00649 ...

Страница 97: ...g 18 19 21 flexible engine mounts 51 Fuel 21 83 fuel filter 35 Fuel filter replacement 48 Fuel Quality Grade 83 G Gearbox Lubricating Oil 86 Gearbox oil level check 42 H hose connections 51 I Impeller 53 Introduction 9 14 M Maintenance 29 55 Maintenance schedule 30 31 O Oil level 32 Operating media 84 86 85 87 86 88 Overall dimensions 94 P Pre heating 23 R Raw water pump 52 53 raw water strainer 3...

Страница 98: ...ings 82 Troubleshooting 72 77 U Use 17 26 V Voltmeter 27 W Warning lights 27 water separator fuel filter 35 36 Winter grade fuel 83 Winter storage procedure 64 66 Electrical system 66 Fresh water cooling system 66 Fuel system 64 Lubrication system 65 Raw water cooling system 65 Wiring diagram 88 89 90 91 92 93 12 Index ...

Страница 99: ...340410 01 Käyttöopas M4 55 Suomeksi 320331 01 STM0032 Installatiehandleiding Installation manual Nederlands English 320199 05 STM0016 Service en Garantieboek Service and Warranty Manual Nederlands English Service und Garantieheft Livret Garantie et Service Deutsch Français Manual de servicio y garantía Libretto di assistenza e garanzia Español Italiano Service og garantibog Service och garantihäft...

Страница 100: ...l INTERNET http www vetus com 340401 01 12 07 Nederlands Printed in the Netherlands vetus n v vetus n v 340402 01 06 09 Printed in the Netherlands FOKKERSTRAAT 57 3125 BD SCHIEDAM HOLLAND TEL 31 10 4377700 FAX 31 10 4372673 4621286 E MAIL sales vetus nl INTERNET http www vetus com Vetus Diesel M4 55 English ...

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