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  • Page 1 VF4.145 VF4.180 Operation manual VF4.200 400302.01...
  • Page 3 These numbers should be quoted when inquiring about Customer Service, Repairs or Spare Parts (see page 11). We reserve the right to make any changes without previous notice. Images shown in this manual may be different. Copyright © 2018 Vetus B.V. Schiedam Holland...
  • Page 4 Please read and observe the information giv- This engine has been built exclusively for the The relevant accident prevention guidelines en in this operation manual. This will enable application specified in the scope of sup- and other generally accepted safety and you to avoid accidents, preserve the manu- ply and is to be used only for the intended industrial hygiene regulations must be ob-...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety measures Recommissioning after lay- Checking engine oil level Checking coolant level Warning indications up or winter storage Checking and cleaning the raw Preventing fire and explosion water strainer Prevention of injury Troubleshooting Draining of water from the water When problems occur separator/fuel filter 10 Technical data...

  • Page 6: Safety Measures

    1 Safety measures Warning indications Warning indications The following warning indications are used in this manual in the context of safety: Symbols anger aution Indicates that great potential danger exists Indicates that the usage procedures, actions Indicates that the relevant procedure that can lead to serious injury or death.

  • Page 7: Preventing Fire And Explosion

    1 Safety measures Preventing fire and explosion ire risk • Do not smoke if refuelling. • Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is • Connecting (emergency) extra starting bat- running! tery • Avoid spilling fuel on hot surfaces. Spilled Only refuel with the engine stopped.

  • Page 8: Prevention Of Injury

    1 Safety measures Prevention of injury • The moving parts of the engine are danger- • Satisfy yourself that everything is in order • Remove any tool used to turn the engine ous. Never touch moving parts of the en- before the engine is started again! over.
  • Page 9 Prevention of injury 1 Safety measures • Be careful with battery acid! • Make sure that you are wearing suitable If battery acid comes in contact with the clothing before starting work! eyes or skin, rinse the affected part imme- For your own safety you will most likely diately with copious amounts of water.

  • Page 10: When Problems Occur

    1 Safety measures When problems occur When the engine stops suddenly: lf the engine overheats: If the fan belt is broken: If the engine stops suddenly, do not start it If the engine should overheat, do not switch Immediately stop the engine. If an engine is again immediately.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    2 Introduction Dear customer, Vetus diesel engines are designed both for We have endeavoured to highlight any differ- We are available to help with any additional pleasure craft and commercial craft. Conse- ences so that you will able to locate the oper- inquiries.

  • Page 12: Data Tag

    Light Diesel Fuel Only (B7Allowed) 1 Engine data tag 2 Engine data tag location The Vetus engine serial number and perfor- The type plate is positioned as shown. There is a second type plate on the ECU box. mance data are printed on the engine data tag.

  • Page 13: Cylinder Numbering

    2 Introduction Serial number Cylinder numbering 3 Position of serial number 4 Cylinder numbering The serial number is stamped in the engine Cylinders are numbered consecutively, begin- block in the position shown. ning at the front end.

  • Page 14: Identification Of Engine Parts

    2 Introduction Identification of engine parts Oil cooler, gearbox Fuel return pipe connection ø 8 mm Oil filler cap Oil dipstick Oil drainage connection Raw water intake, ø 32 mm Gearbox filter Water separator/fuel filter Water separator/fuel filter drain plug 10.
  • Page 15 2 Introduction Identification of engine parts 17. Expansion tank 18. Filler cap (pressure cap) for cooling 18 19 system 19. Air filter 20. Turbocharger 21. Airvent connection 22. Raw water pump 23. Exhaust injection bend 24. After cooler 25. Drive belt 26.
  • Page 16 2 Introduction Control panel 1 Temperature gauge, coolant 2 Tachometer/Operating hours counter 3 Voltmeter 4 Oil pressure gauge 5 Display 6 Starter pre-heat switch/lock Panel, model MPA34 CAN BS2...

  • Page 17: Control Lever

    2 Introduction Control lever neutral gearbox reverse gearbox forward reverse throttle forward throttle Single lever control Single lever control handle for two engines handle for 1 engine 5 Operating lever Operating lever for 1 or 2 engines. The engine or engines are typically controlled The control lever works as shown in the dia- with a single-lever.

  • Page 18: The Ecu Box

    2 Introduction The ECU box Fuses Emergency stop 6 The ECU box The ECU box contains the electronic control The stop knob switches the ECU off if faults unit for the engine, the stop knob, the fuses, may possibly have been caused by incorrect the engine wiring connections and the con- connections made during the installation.

  • Page 19: First Commissioning

    3 First commissioning 1 Commissioning the engine 2 Checking oil level Before starting the engine for the first time, The engine is already filled with oil. the following procedures must be carried out: Check the oil level, see page 38.
  • Page 20 3 First commissioning 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 in- structions given in the supplied owners manual. 3 Filling gearbox with oil...
  • Page 21 3 First commissioning 4 Check the coolant level The engine cooling system is already filled with coolant. Water Heater If the water heater is positioned higher than If the engine is connected to a water heater the top of the engine then it will not be bled Check the coolant level in the expansion tank, the cooling system must be topped up, see automatically!
  • Page 22 3 First commissioning FUEL arning Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Do not spill fuel. Prevent un- necessary pollution. 5 Fuel 6 Other preparations • Ensure that the fuel tank is filled with diesel • Check that the battery is charged and check •...
  • Page 23 3 First commissioning aution Stop the engine immediately if it makes any strange noises, vibrates excessively or if black smoke comes out of the exhaust! 7 Starting 8 Bleeding 9 Sea trial • How to start the engine and what to check- The cooling system must be bled as soon as Make sure that the control lever(s) is (are) ac- before, during and immediately after start-...

  • Page 24: Running-In

    4 Running-in In order to ensure a long life for your engine, After the first 50 operation hours carry out the please observe the following for the first 50 following maintenance: operating hours: • Drain water from fuel filter, see page 41. •...

  • Page 25: Use

    5 Use General guidelines General guidelines for use Implementing the following recommend- • Never run the engine without a thermostat. • Always follow the safety advice, see page 4. tions will result in longer life and better per- formance and more economical operation of •...
  • Page 26 5 Use General guidelines After repair work: Check that all guards have been replaced and First commissioning that all tools have been removed from the Follow the instructions given for ‘First com- engine. missioning’ on page 17 and further if the en- When starting with pre-heating, do not use gine is being commissioned for the first time.

  • Page 27: Starting

    5 Use Starting Before starting, always check the follow- Neutral ing points: (No throttle, gearbox • Engine oil level. not engaged) • Coolant level. • Sea cock open. • Main switch ‘ ’ . • Gearbox in ‘ ’ position. neutral 1 Control lever 2 Switching on...
  • Page 28 5 Use Starting 3 Pre-heating All LEDs for the fuses should come on when Automatic pre-heating will take place de- During pre-heating, the pre-heating symbol the starter key is in position ‘ON’ . pending on the engine temperature. will be shown in the display. The pre-heat time depends on the engine If the symbol for pre-heating disappears, the temperature.
  • Page 29 5 Use Starting 4 Starting Now turn the key further to the ‘ ’ posi- Release the key as soon as the engine fires start aution tion (the key will return to the ‘ ’ position) and Release the key if the engine does not fire throttle back.
  • Page 30 5 Use Starting Idling speed will be about 100 rev/min higher than normal when the engine is cold, the coolant temperature is lower than 40°C (104°F), or the battery vol- tage is less than 11 Volt. Check that there are no oil pressure and alter- Let the engine run for 5 to 10 minutes in neu- aution nator warnings indicated in the display.

  • Page 31: Cruising

    5 Use Cruising 5 Tachometer The instrument panel is provided with the fol- Indicating the number of revolutions per arning lowing instruments minute of the engine. Avoid idling for more than 10 minutes. Also the number of running hours is indicat- This can lead to carbon deposits in the com- bustion chambers and incomplete combus- tion of fuel.
  • Page 32 5 Use Cruising 6 Voltmeter 7 Temperature gauge 8 Oil pressure gauge Indicating the battery voltage. Indicating the temperature of the internal With the engine at operating temperature, When the engine is running, the battery volt- cooling system. the oil pressure is: age should be between 12 and 14 Volts.
  • Page 33 5 Use Cruising 9 Warnings 10 Alarm buzzer When the engine is running, no warnings The alarm buzzer sounds if the oil pressure is should be displayed. too low or the alternator does not charge or the engine temperature is too high. If this alarm buzzer sounds while running, Stop the engine immediately!

  • Page 34: Stopping

    5 Use Stopping 11 Eletrical shutdown • Reduce engine speed to idle and shift the N.B. The ‘s ’ position, left of the ‘o ’ posi- gearbox to ‘Neutral’ . tion on the control panel, has normally no If the engine is not to be used for some time, function for this engine.
  • Page 35 5 Use Stopping 12 Mechanical stopping If there is a fault, the engine can be stopped • Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow by pressing the red button on the ECU box. when the engine has stopped. •...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Introduction 6 Maintenance Introduction The following guidelines should be observed Failure to carry out maintenance can result in for daily and periodic maintenance. Perform faults and permanent damage to the engine. each function at the indicated time interval. No claim can be made on the Guarantee if The intervals stated are for normal operation- maintenance has been neglected.
  • Page 37 Introduction 6 Maintenance Keep record of the following information - Oil pressure and coolant temperature. in the logbook and/or the ‘Service and War- ranty Manual’: - Parts on which maintenance is conducted and type of maintenance (adjustment, - Total engine hours (reading engine hour repair or replacement), and the results of counter).

  • Page 38: Maintenance Schedule

    6 Maintenance Maintenance schedule Every 10 hours or daily, before starting page Every 100 hours, at least once every year page Check engine oil level Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter Check coolant level Engine oil change Check water strainer Replace oil filter Check oil level Stern-drive Battery, cables and cable connections...
  • Page 39 Check glow plugs When required page Bleeding fuel system Cleaning heat exchanger Cleaning the after cooler anger **) Consult the service manual, work to be carried out by a Vetus deal- Stop the engine before carrying out any maintenance work.

  • Page 40: Checking Engine Oil Level

    6 Maintenance Checking engine oil level Daily, before starting. 1 Check oil level 2 Oil level 3 Topping up oil • Turn the engine off. The oil level must be at or near the upper The oil filling cap is on top of the the valve mark on the dipstick*.

  • Page 41: Checking Coolant Level

    6 Maintenance Checking coolant level Daily, before starting. 4 Checking coolant level 5 Topping up coolant • Check the coolant level in the expansion • Top up if necessary. The internal cooling system can be filled with tank. This has to be checked when the en- a mixture of anti-freeze (40 %) and tap water gine is cold.

  • Page 42: Checking And Cleaning The Raw Water Strainer

    6 Maintenance Checking and cleaning the raw water strainer Daily, before starting. 6 Checking the raw water strainer 7 Cleaning the strainer • Check daily whether there is any dirt in the • Close the seacock before removing the lid •...

  • Page 43: Draining Of Water From The Water Separator/Fuel Filter

    6 Maintenance Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter Every 100 operating hours. 8 Drain fuel filter The drain plug is on the bottom of the filter. • Unscrew the drain plug. anger Do not smoke when draining off water and •...
  • Page 44 6 Maintenance Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter Every 100 operating hours. 9 Empty water separator 10 Bleeding 11 Start the engine Empty the separately installed water separa- After the water separator/fuel filter has been • Operate the starter switch until the engine tor/ fuel filter: drained, the air has to be bled from the fuel fires;...

  • Page 45: Engine Oil Change

    6 Maintenance Engine oil change Every 100 operating hours. 12 Engine oil change Change the engine oil every 100 hours of Change the oil with a switched off engine at arning operation (together with engine oil filter re- operation temperature. (Lube oil temperature Never use additives.
  • Page 46 Engine oil change 6 Maintenance Every 100 operating hours. 13 Draining the oil 14 Removing the oil filter • Remove the oil filler cap. • Put the plug back in the oil drain pipe again Unscrew the oil filter, with a commercially after draining off the oil.
  • Page 47 6 Maintenance Engine oil change Every 100 operating hours. mount oF oil oil filter incl litres Imp. pt US pt 15 Oiling the oil seal 16 Oil filter installation 17 Refilling with oil • Clean the contact surface of the gasket. •...

  • Page 48: Battery, Cables And Connections

    6 Maintenance Battery, cables and connections Every 100 operating hours. Warning notes and safety regulations for Corrosive hazard: Warning note: working with batteries Battery acid is highly corrosive, there- • Do not place batteries in direct day- fore: light without protection. Wear eye protection.
  • Page 49 18 Battery, battery connections 19 Checking specific gravity 20 Hydrometer operation Keep battery clean and dry. Every Vetus Maintenance-free battery has a • Green dot visible: hydrometer (1) built into the cover. State of charge 65 % or more. • Dark: •...
  • Page 50 6 Maintenance Battery, cables and connections Every 100 operating hours. Conventional batteries Conventional batteries Specific Specific gravity gravity 1.28 kg/l 100% 1.20 kg/l recharge recharge 1.12 kg/l immediately 21 Checking electrolyte level 22 Checking specific gravity For conventional batteries it is required to Measure the electrolyte specific gravity of the During checking the temperature of the elec- check the electrolyte level regularly.

  • Page 51: Gearbox Oil Level Check

    6 Maintenance Gearbox oil level check Every 100 operating hours. Vetus engines are normally equipped with Technodrive or ZF-Hurth gear- boxes. Consult the supplied Owners Manual for more details about care and main- tenance. In case your engine is gearbox...

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Air Filter

    6 Maintenance Cleaning the air filter Every 200 operating hours. 25 Cleaning the air filter • Stop the engine. • Let the filter dry or blow dry using com- arning pressed air, maximum pressure 5 bar (70 Never clean the filter element with petrol •...

  • Page 53: Changing The Gearbox Oil (Technodrive)

    6 Maintenance Changing the gearbox oil (Technodrive) Every 400 operating hours. 26 Draining the oil 27 Filling with new oil • Remove the drain plug to drain the oil. • Refill the gearbox to the correct level via the In case your engine is equipped with another dipstick opening.

  • Page 54: Changing The Gearbox Oil (Zf-Hurth)

    6 Maintenance Changing the gearbox oil (ZF-Hurth) Every 400 operating hours. 28 Draining the oil 29 Changing the oil filter Drain the oil with the aid of a separate sump Or, if sufficient space below the gearbox is • The filter element must be replaced at the pump.
  • Page 55 6 Maintenance Changing the gearbox oil (ZF-Hurth) Every 400 operating hours. 30 Filling with new oil • Withdraw the filter element (1). • Refill the gearbox to the correct level via the In case your engine is equipped with another dipstick opening.

  • Page 56: Fuel Filter Replacement

    6 Maintenance Fuel filter replacement Every 400 operating hours. 31 Fuel filter removal 32 Fuel filter installation The fuel filter is to be replaced as a unit. • Remove the fuel filter, use a filter wrench. • Clean any debris from the filter carrier rim. Catch any fuel.
  • Page 57 6 Maintenance Fuel filter replacement Every 400 operating hours. • Install the filter. • Open fuel stopcock. • Put the connection back on the bottom of the filter. • When the rubber gasket touches the hous- • Check for leaks. ing, apply another tightening of a half to three quarters of a turn by hand.
  • Page 58 6 Maintenance Fuel filter replacement Every 400 operating hours. 33 Bleeding 34 Start the engine After replacing the fuel filter and cleaning the • Start the engine • Check for leaks once more. pilot filter inside the fuel lift pump the air has to be bled from the fuel system.

  • Page 59: Flexible Engine Mounts, Hose Connections And Fasteners

    6 Maintenance Flexible engine mounts, hose connections and fasteners Every 400 operating hours. 35 Check flexible engine mounts 36 Inspection hose connections 37 Check fasteners • Check the bolts which secure the damper • Inspect all hose connections of the cooling- •...

  • Page 60: Raw Water Pump Inspection

    6 Maintenance Raw water pump inspection Every 800 operating hours. 38 Raw water pump inspection 39 Pump cover removal 40 Impeller removal The rubber impeller of the outboard water Inspection where appropriate changing is as • Slide the impeller off of the shaft using a pump is not proof against running dry.
  • Page 61 6 Maintenance Raw water pump inspection Every 800 operating hours. 41 Impeller inspection 42 Re-install the impeller 43 Reinstall the pump cover • Replace the cover with a new gasket. • Inspect the impeller for damage. • The impeller should be lubricated with glycerin or a non-petroleum based lubri- •...

  • Page 62: Coolant Replacement

    6 Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 800 operating hours. 44 Coolant replacement anger arning The coolant has to be replaced every 800 op- Be aware of the risk of skin burning during Cooling system protective liquids must be erating hours or at least once every two years. draining the hot coolant! Used coolant must disposed of in accordance with environmen- be collected in a container for proper disposal...
  • Page 63 6 Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 800 operating hours. 1,6 x 6,3 / 1,6 x 6,3 / 45 Drain coolant • Remove the hose to the oil cooler (1) and • Remove the filler cap on the top of the ex- the hose of the heat exchanger (2).
  • Page 64 6 Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 800 operating hours. oolant quantity litres Imp. pt US pt 46 Fill cooling system • Remove the cap on the expansion tank. • Put the filler cap back. aution Never fill the cooling system with sea water or •...
  • Page 65 6 Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 800 operating hours. 47 Filling coolant system if a water heater is connected A) The point of the water heater is • Fill the cooling system via the extra expan- highest situated at a level than the expansion sion tank.

  • Page 66: Replace Drive Belt

    6 Maintenance Replace drive belt Every 800 operating hours. 48 Replace drive belt 49 After cooler removal • Stop the engine, close the sea cock and The after cooler (2) and the drive belt cover (3) • Remove the hose clamps from the charge have to be removed before the drive belt can drain the system.
  • Page 67 6 Maintenance Replace drive belt Every 800 operating hours. • Remove the 4 bolts and remove the charge The charge air cooler and drive belt cover is air cooler (2) together with the drive belt 1 unit. cover (3).
  • Page 68 6 Maintenance Replace drive belt Every 800 operating hours. • Remove the spacer. • Slacken the belt tensioner (6) in order to be able to remove the worn out belt. • Fit a new belt. Make sure that the teeth on the belt fit well in the grooves of the belt pulleys.

  • Page 69: Checking The Alternator

    Every 800 operating hours. 50 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.

  • Page 70: Cleaning The Heat Exchange

    6 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchange Under normal conditions of use cleaning the Possible causes of fouling are: heat exchanger is not necessary! - Small rubber particles from a damaged sea Cleaning of the heat exchanger is not a water pump impeller. routine maintenance job.
  • Page 71 6 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger 1,6 x 6,3 / 1,6 x 6,3 / 51 Removing heat exchanger • Close the valve to the raw water supply • Remove the hose to the oil cooler (1) and • Remove the filler cap on the top of the ex- and remove the water input hose to the oil the hose of the heat exchanger (2).
  • Page 72 6 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger 52 Take out the heat exchanger 53 Cleaning the heat exchanger • Remove the second hose for the internal • Unscrew the 2 cap nuts and pull the rod out • Clean the heat exchanger: Use a pipe clean- water (1).
  • Page 73 6 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger 54 Replacing heat exchanger 55 Replacing the end covers • Replace the heat exchanger in the original • Fit the end covers in the housing. • Reconnect all hoses previously removed. position in the heat exchanger housing. •...

  • Page 74: Cleaning The After Cooler

    6 Maintenance Cleaning the after cooler aution The heat exchanger element in the after cool- er is very vulnerable! 56 After cooler removal Cleaning of the after cooler is not a routine • Stop the engine, close the sea cock and •...
  • Page 75 6 Maintenance Cleaning the after cooler aution Handle with care, avoid shoves during assem- bly – disassembly that could damage the tube bundle and the cooling fins. 57 Cleaning the heat exchanger 58 Replacing the heat exchanger • Remove the 4 bolts and remove the heat •...

  • Page 76: Lay-Up / Winter Storage Procedure

    A long period means a period longer than 3 Consult a Vetus Dealer if help is required with months, for example, during the winter pe- this. riod.
  • Page 77 7 Lay-up / Winter storage procedure Inspections and maintenance work to be carried out: page Check the zinc anodes. Clean the engine, remove any salt. Paint any rust spots and spray the whole engine with a protec- tive medium, for example CRC protective 6-66. Drain off the water from the fuel system and fill the fuel tank.
  • Page 78 7 Lay-up / Winter storage procedure 1 Zinc anode There are 5 zinc anodes in the raw water cir- The speed at which the zinc anodes are sacri- The arrows indicate where the zinc anodes cuit to protect engine parts that come into ficed depends on many external factors.
  • Page 79 7 Lay-up / Winter storage procedure Check the zinc anodes; a new zinc anode is 15 Check and replace the zinc anodes as follows: • Replace the (new) zinc anodes and the cop- mm in length; if a zinc anode is shorter than 7 per rings.
  • Page 80 7 Lay-up / Winter storage procedure 2 Corrosion protection 3 Fuel system The various parts of the engine (except the • Drain the water from the water separator/ • Install a new fuel filter. (page 54) engine block) have been treated with an fuel filter and the fuel tank.
  • Page 81 • Use this mixture to run the engine at no E.g.: Preferably water-free fuel. load for approx. 5 minutes. - Vetus Marine Diesel Engine Oil 15W40 Collect some fuel from the return pipe, - Shell Nautilus Premium Inboard 15W-40 while engine is running.
  • Page 82 7 Lay-up / Winter storage procedure Heat exchanger Only clean the heat exchanger if this is absolutely necessary, see page. 68. Combine flushing the raw water circuit with fresh water with running the en- Raw water pump gine with the protective fuel mixture, Check the impeller of the raw water see ‘Winter storage procedure - Protec- pump at least once every two years, see...
  • Page 83 7 Lay-up / Winter storage procedure Protect the sea cock as follows: With the motor stopped. • Place the sea cock in a position that it is just opening. • Pour a small amount of non-toxic biode- gradable anti-freeze into the raw water strainer.
  • Page 84 7 Lay-up / Winter storage procedure 7 Lubrication system 8 Changing the gearbox oil With the engine still at operating tempera- Replace the oil filter and change the engine • Stop the engine and change the oil of the ture: (If not, run the engine until warm, then oil;...
  • Page 85 7 Lay-up / Winter storage procedure • Apply long-life water-resistant lithium- based grease, for example ‘ZEP RED LITHI- UM GREASE’ , to the operating mechanism. • Then spray the cast-iron housing and the aluminium parts of the turbo with liquid lubricant containing Teflon®, for example ‘ZEP 2000.
  • Page 86 7 Lay-up / Winter storage procedure 10 Belt tensioner • Spray the spring and the rotation point of the belt tensioner with a liquid lithium- based lubricant. Be careful not to get any lubricant on the belt!
  • Page 87 7 Lay-up / Winter storage procedure 11 Electrical system • Disconnect the battery cables. • Charge batteries during winter lay-up regu- • Follow the recommendations given on larly if required! pages or consult the recommen- dations given by the battery supplier for in- spection and maintenance of the batteries.

  • Page 88: Recommissioning After Lay-Up Or Winter Storage

    Drain the water from the fuel system. sailing season. Check the raw water system. Consult a Vetus Dealer if help is required with Check the coolant level in the internal cooling system. this. Check the oil level.
  • Page 89 8 Recommissioning after lay-up or winter storage 1 Fuel system • Drain the water from the water separator/ • Drain the water from the fuel tank. • Open the fuel valve. fuel filter. (page 41)
  • Page 90 8 Recommissioning after lay-up or winter storage 2 Raw water cooling system • Check that the lid of the raw water strainer • Check whether the lid of the raw water • Re-tighten possible loose hose clamps. is reinstalled. pump and drain plugs are reinstalled. (pag- es 58, 59)
  • Page 91 8 Recommissioning after lay-up or winter storage 3 Fresh water cooling system 4 Lubrication system • Open the sea cock. • Check the coolant level. (page 39) • Check the engine oil level. (page 38)
  • Page 92 8 Recommissioning after lay-up or winter storage 5 Electrical system 6 Switching on • Make sure that the batteries are fully • Connect the batteries. • Turn the start key on the instrument panel charged. (page 46, 85) clock-wise; the warning lights for oil pres- sure and alternator will now light up and the alarm buzzer will sound.
  • Page 93 8 Recommissioning after lay-up or winter storage 7 Check engine for leaks 8 Checking instruments and remote controls • Start the engine. • Check the operation of the instruments, the remote control and the gearbox. • Check the fuel system, the cooling system and the exhaust for leakage.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting

    9 Troubleshooting General Engine faults are in most cases caused by im- bles can never be complete. anger proper operation or insufficient maintenance. If you are unable to identify the cause of the Before starting, make sure that nobody is in Note Not all possible faults mentioned will be fault or to rectify it yourself, then contact the the immediate vincinity of the engine.
  • Page 95 9 Troubleshooting Fault finding table page Fault Engine will not crank Engine cranks but will not start, no smoke from exhaust Engine cranks but will not start, smoke from exhaust Engine starts but runs unevenly (rough idling) or stalls Engine does not reach maximum rpm under load Engine overheats Engine not firing on all cylinders Engine has little or no oil pressure...

  • Page 96: Engine Will Not Crank

    9 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 2 Engine cranks but will not start, no smoke from 1 Engine will not crank exhaust Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Faulty or discharged battery (too Check / recharge battery and (Nearly) Empty fuel tank. Refill.

  • Page 97: Engine Cranks But Will Not Start, Smoke From Exhaust

    9 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 4 Engine starts but runs unevenly (rough idling) or stalls 3 Engine cranks but will not start, smoke from exhaust Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy (Nearly) Empty fuel tank. Refill. Air in fuel system. Check and bleed.

  • Page 98: Engine Does Not Reach Maximum Rpm Under Load

    9 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 5 Engine does not reach maximum rpm under load 5 Engine does not reach maximum rpm under load Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Engine overloaded. Check size of propeller. Clean the Fuel pre filter clogged . Clean/replace.

  • Page 99: Engine Overheats

    9 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 6 Engine overheats 7 Engine not firing on all cylinders Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Faulty injector/injection pump. Check, replace if required. Fuel supply line restricted. Check / clean. Sea cock closed. Open. Fuel filter clogged with water and/ Check or replace.

  • Page 100: Engine Has Little Or No Oil Pressure

    9 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 8 Engine has little or no oil pressure 9 Engine oil consumption excessive Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Oil level too low. Increase level. Oil level too high. Lower level. Incorrect lube oil SAE class or qual- Replace.

  • Page 101: Fuel Consumption Excessive

    9 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 10 Fuel consumption excessive 11 Black exhaust smoke (idling) Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Faulty injector/injector pump. Check, replace if necessary. Injector fault Check /replace. Incorrect fuel quality or dirty fuel. Check fuel. Drain and rinse fuel Oil level too high.

  • Page 102: Black Exhaust Smoke (At Load)

    9 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 13 Black exhaust smoke (at load) 14 White exhaust smoke (at full load) Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Faulty injector / injection pump. Check / replace if required. Faulty injector/injection pump. Check, replace if required. Oil level incorrect.

  • Page 103: Burnt Oil Trace In Exhaust Line

    9 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 15 Burnt oil trace in exhaust line . 16 Idle speed >750-800 RPM Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Oil level too high . Lower level. Coolant temperature lower than On normal functioning: Run the 40 °C.

  • Page 104: Technical Data

    Engine specifications 10 Technical data Model VF4.145 VF4.180 VF4.200 General Make Vetus C.M.D. Number of cylinders Based on GM technology Type 4-stroke diesel, in-line, DOHC Injection Direct injection, common rail Aspiration Turbo-charged with variable geometrie Bore 83 mm Stroke 90.4 mm...
  • Page 105 10 Technical data Engine specifications Model VF4.145 VF4.180 VF4.200 Engine installation Max. installation angle 10° degrees backwards Max. athwartships angle 20° degrees continuously 30° degrees intermittent Maximum Output at the flywheel (ISO 3046-1) 108 kW (145 hp) 129 kW (173 hp)
  • Page 106 10 Technical data Engine specifications Model VF4.145 VF4.180 VF4.200 Fuel lift pump Suction height max. 1.5 m (5 ft) Fuel supply connection for hose 8 mm (5/16”) I.D. Fuel return connection for hose 8 mm (5/16”) I.D. Oil lubrication system Oil capacity, max.
  • Page 107 10 Technical data Engine specifications Model VF4.145 VF4.180 VF4.200 Inlet connection for hose 32 mm (1 1/4”) I.D. Heater supply connection 32 mm (1 1/4”) I.D. Heater return connection 32 mm (1 1/4”) I.D. Combustion air/Exhaust system Turbo pressure at max. load max.

  • Page 108: Gearbox Specifications

    10 Technical data Gearbox specifications Model VF4.145 VF4.180 VF4.200 Gearbox Reduction ratio Technodrive: model TM345 1.54 : 1 model TM345A : 1.54 : 1 model TM485A : 2.09 / 2.40 / 2.51 : 1 ZF Hurth: model ZF25 1.97 : 1 —...

  • Page 109: Operating Media

    11 Operating media Fuel Fuel Quality Grade Winter-grade fuel Use commercially available diesel fuel with less than 0.5% sulphur con- Waxing may occur at low temperatures, clogging the fuel system and tent. Don’t use fuel with more than 1% sulphur! reducing engine efficiency.

  • Page 110: Lubricating Oil

    For example: dependable start, and this results in a reduced lifespan. Vetus Marine Diesel Synthetic Engine Oil 10W-40 Shell Helix Plus 10W-40 For oil capacity see p. 104.
  • Page 111 11 Operating media Lubricating oil Limits concerning motor oil aution If an analysis of the used lubricating oil is con- Do not mix oil of different brands together. - How often the oil has to be changed de- ducted to determine its condition, consult the Oils of different brands are mostly not com- pends on the characteristics of the fuel.
  • Page 112 : 3,8 litres ATF*), without oil cooler *) ATF : Automatic Transmission Fluid; Transmissie olie type A, Suffix A. For example : Vetus Transmission Oil Shell Donax T6 Gulf Dextron Other brands of gearboxes: See supplied owners manual for oil type and quantities.

  • Page 113: Coolant

    Or use a, ethylene glycol based premix coolant i.e., ‘ready-to-use’ cool- Water quality min. max. ant. For example Vetus VOC Organic coolant. pH-value at 20°C (68°F) Chloride ion content [mg/dm – In tropical climates, where anti-freeze availability may be limited, use a corrosion inhibitor to protect the engine cooling system.

  • Page 114: Wiring Diagrams

    12 Wiring diagrams Engine VF4.145 / VF4.180 / VF4.200 64 PIN STARTER +12 V MOTOR − GROUND(-) COOLANT Signal FUEL FILTER- TEMPERATURE Signal − TEMPERATURE SENDER 1 SENDER − FUEL PRE-HEATING Signal FUEL PUMP − − Signal SENDER − TURBO PRESSURE −...
  • Page 115 − High Side (PWM) FUEL PRESSURE INJECTOR 3 Low Side (−) REGULATOR 12 Wiring diagrams Engine VF4.145 / VF4.180 / VF4.200 − − INJECTOR 4 CID/KESS OBD DIAGNOSE +12 V K-line − Signal ‘TIMING’ SENDER +12 V OIL PRESSURE Signal...
  • Page 116 12 Wiring diagrams Panels Deutsch Conn. Temp Alarm DT06-08S Switch 24 PIN Dashboard CAN Neutral Connector M12 if alarm (NO) Green Multi unction Instrument X-C5 Blue CANL X-C5 0 - 4000 RPM Gray X-C4 X-C4 CANH X-C3 X-C3 Black X-C2 X-C2 12 V X-C1...
  • Page 117 12 Wiring diagrams Panels 2 panels Engine cable ‘C’ Exhaust Temp. Alarm Switch 6p. Socket Neutral if alarm (NO) Dashboard CAN DT06-6S Connect to Alarm Indicator Connector M12 X-A5 X-C5 Key Switch X-A1 X-C4 Brown X-A6 K4-85 X-C3 X-A4 X-A2 X-C2 X-A3 X-C1...

  • Page 118: Overall Dimensions

    13 Overall dimensions VF4.180, VF4.200 300 (11 ”) 300 (11 ”) 670 (26 ”)
  • Page 119 13 Overall dimensions 287 (11 ”) 537 (21 ”) 824 (32 ”) BRAVO ONE 1834 (72 ”)
  • Page 120 13 Overall dimensions VF4.145 TM345 208 (8 ”) 430 (16 ”) 67 (2 ”) 600 (23 ”) 705 (27 ”) 255 (10 ”) 960 (37 ”)
  • Page 121 13 Overall dimensions VF4.180, VF4.200 ZF45 208 (8 ”) 430 (16 ”) 67 (2 ”) 600 (23 ”) 705 (27 ”) 267 (10 ”) 972 (38 ”)

  • Page 122: Parts For Maintenance

    14 Parts for maintenance Model VF4.145, VF4.180 and VF4.200 Check / replace every ... hour: See page: Oil Filter VFP51800 Air filter VFP51801 Filter element, gearbox CT50081 Fuel filter STM9451 Impeller VFP51802 Gasket VFP51803 Drive belt VFP51804 O-ring STM9457...

  • Page 123: Index

    15 Index Control lever 15, Control panel After cooler Fasteners Coolant Air filter Fault finding table 93–101 Coolant replacement 60–63 Airvent connection Fill cooling system Cruising 29–31 Alarm buzzer Filler cap (pressure cap) for cooling system Cylinder numbering Alternator Filling gearbox with oil First commissioning 17–21 Display...
  • Page 124 15 Index Hose connections Parts for maintenance Starter pre-heat switch/lock Potentiometer Starting 25–28, Pre-heating Stopping 32–33 Switching on Identification of engine parts 12–13 Symbols Impeller inspection Introduction 9–16 Raw water intake Raw water pump Raw water pump inspection 58–59 Tachometer Recommissioning after lay-up Tachometer/Operating hours counter Maintenance...
  • Page 125 15 Index Water separator/Fuel filter Water separator/fuel filter drain plug Winter-grade fuel Winter storage procedure 74–85 Belt tensioner Changing the gearbox oil Corrosion protection Electrical system Fresh water cooling system Fuel system Greasing moving parts Lubrication system Protective fuel mixture Raw water cooling system Zinc anode Wiring diagrams...
  • Page 127 Manuals Art. code Description 400301.01 Bedieningshandleiding VF4 (Nederlands) 400302.01 Operation manual VF4 (English) 400303.01 Bedienungsanleitung VF4 (Deutsch) 400304.01 Manuel d’utilisation VF4 (Français) 400305.01 Manual de operacion VF4 (Español) 400306.01 Istruzioni per l’uso VF4 (Italiano) 400307.01 Brugsanvisning VF4 (Dansk) 400308.01 Användarmanual VF4 (Svenska) 400309.01 Bruksanvisning VF4...
  • Page 128 F O K K E R S T R A AT 5 7 1 - 3 1 2 5 B D S C H I E DA M - H O L L A N D 340401.01 12-07 Nederlands b.

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