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  • Page 1 M4.55 Operation manual...

  • Page 3: Serial Numbers

    Please enter the serial numbers here. These numbers should be quoted when inquiring about Customer Service, Repairs or Spare Parts (see page 6). We reserve the right to make any changes without previous notice. Copyright © 2009 Vetus N.V. Schiedam Holland...
  • Page 4 For the Guarantee Conditions, see the purpose also implies compliance with the manufacturer for resultant damage. Vetus Diesel 'Service and Warrantee conditions laid down by the manufacturer Manual' (320199.05). for operation, maintenance and servic- Manipulations of the injection and regu- ing.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety measures Checking the coolant level Checking engine rpm Checking and cleaning the Cleaning the heat exchanger Introduction raw water strainer Winter storage procedure Draining water from the water Data tag separator/fuel filter Serial number Recommissioning after winter (Bleeding) Cylinder numbering storage Changing the oil...

  • 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, Indicates that the relevant proce- that can lead to serious injury or death.

  • Page 7: Preventing Fire And Explosion

    1 Safety measures Preventing fire and explosion Fire risk! • Do not smoke if refuelling. • Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine • Connecting (emergency) extra starting is running! battery • Avoid spilling fuel on hot surfaces. Only refuel with the engine stopped. Proceed as follows when an extra start- Spilled fuel must be cleaned up imme- ing battery is used to jump start the diately.

  • Page 8: Prevention Of Injury

    1 Safety measures Prevention of injury • The moving parts of the engine are dan- • Satisfy yourself that everything is in • Remove any tool used to turn the engine gerous. Never touch moving parts of order before the engine is started over. If you leave this in position, seri- the engine while it is running, to prevent again! ous injury or damage to the equipment cuts and other injuries.
  • Page 9 1 Safety measures Prevention of injury • Be careful with battery acid! • Make sure that you are wearing suitable If battery acid comes in contact with clothing before starting work! the eyes or skin, rinse the affected part For your own safety you will most likely immediately with copious amounts of need special equipment –...

  • 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 If the engine should overheat, do not Immediately stop the engine. If an start it again immediately.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    2 Introduction Dear customer, Vetus diesel engines are designed We have endeavoured to highlight any We are available to help with any addi- both for pleasure and commercial craft. differences so that you will able to locate tional inquiries. Consequently, a wide range of variants...

  • Page 12: Data Tag

    2 Introduction Data tag, serial number VD01139 VD01048 VD01132 1 Engine data tag 2 Engine data tag location 3 Engine serial number The V engine serial number and per- The V engine data tag is attached to The M engine serial number etus etus itsubishi...

  • Page 13: Cylinder Numbering

    • Accelerated wear of engine compo- Breaking the seals on the regulator to nents. alter the settings of maximum rpm and • Increased fuel and oil consumption. maximum injector volume may only be • Incorrectly adjusted injector volume carried out by authorised Vetus Service and poor engine performance. personnel. • Breaking emission regulations.

  • Page 14: Identification Of Engine Parts

    2 Introduction Identification of engine parts Service side 1 Oil filler cap 2 8 mm fuel hose connection 3 Fuel pump 4 Oil filter 5 Engine oil cooler 6 Water separator/fuel filter drain plug 7 Water separator/fuel filter 8 Gearbox 9 Gearbox filter 10 Air inlet 11 Gearbox oil cooler...
  • Page 15 2 Introduction Identification of engine parts Starter side 21 Push-pull gearbox cable connec- tion 28, 29 22 Gearbox drain plug 23 Gearbox oil dipstick/filler cap 24 Starter motor 25 Alternator 26 Sea water pump, inlet ø 20 mm 27 V-belt 28 Extra expansion tank connection (only for keel cooling option) 29 Cooling system air bleeding nipple...

  • Page 16: Control Panels

    2 Introduction Control panels, engines with intercooling VD00576 VD00575 Basic panel (model 22) Sailingboat panel (model 10) Fly-bridge panel (excl. voltmeter, model 21) 1 Tachometer/Operating hours counter 7 Warning light battery charging 2 Voltmeter 8 Indicator light pre-heating 3 Starter pre-heat switch/lock 9 Warning light gearbox low oil pressure * 4 Warning light high raw water temperature *) This is an option, not fitted as standard.
  • Page 17 2 Introduction Control panels, engines with keelcooling VD00630 Basic panel (model 22) Fly-bridge panel (excl. voltmeter, model 21) 1 Tachometer/Operating hours counter 6 Warning light high coolant temperature 2 Voltmeter 7 Warning light battery charging 3 Starter pre-heat switch/lock 8 Indicator light pre-heating 4 Warning light battery charging second alternator 9 Warning light gearbox low oil pressure * 5 Warning light low oil pressure...
  • Page 18 2 Introduction Control panels, optional VD00631 Extended panel (model 34) 1 Tachometer/Operating hours counter 7 Warning light battery charging 2 Voltmeter 8 Indicator light pre-heating 3 Starter pre-heat switch/lock 9 Warning light gearbox low oil pressure * 4 Warning light high raw water temperature 10 Temperature gauge, coolant 5 Warning light low oil pressure 11 Oil pressure gauge...

  • Page 19: Use

    3 Use General guidelines General guidelines for use Implementing the following recommenda- as well as protecting against frost dam- • Always stop the engine immediately tions will result in longer life and better age. For specifications see page 87. if one of the warning lamps for oil performance and more economical opera- pressure, high coolant temperature, tion of your engine.

  • Page 20: First Commissioning

    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 VD01052 VD01142 1 Commissioning the engine 2 Filling with engine oil Before starting the engine for the first time,...
  • Page 21 3 Use 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 instructions given in the supplied own- ers manual. VD01161 VD01152 3 Filling gearbox with oil Fill the gearbox with oil.
  • Page 22 3 Use First commissioning 6.5 litres oolant quantity (1 gal - 3.4 pt UK) (1 gal - 5.7 pt US) ater heater If a water heater is connected to the engine and this heater is positioned above the upper side of the engine then bleeding of the heater will not take (3/8”) place automatically! Follow filling instructions on p.

  • Page 23: Running-In

    3 Use First commissioning Running-in FUEL arning Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Do not spill fuel. Prevent unnec- essary pollution. VD00002 5 Fuel 6 Other preparations 7 Running-in Ensure that the fuel tank is filled with die- • Check battery and cable connections.

  • Page 24: Starting

    3 Use Starting Before starting, check the follow- alWays ing points: neutral • Engine oil level. gearbox gearbox • Coolant level. reverse half throttle, forward • Sea cock open. gearbox not engaged • Main switch ‘ ’. • Gearbox in ‘ ’ position. neutral forward reverse throttle throttle VD00111 VD00112 After repair work: 8 Preparation starting...

  • Page 25: Pre-Heating

    3 Use Starting Ambient Pre-heating time Temperature Above + 5°C (41°F) about 6 seconds +5°C to -5°C about 12 seconds (+41°F to +23°F) Below -5°C (23°F) about 18 seconds Maximum 1 minute pre-heating time VD00107 VD00108 10 Pre-heating 11 Pre-heating time Turn the start key on the instrument panel Turn the key further clockwise to the ‘...
  • Page 26 3 Use Starting VD00109 VD00110 12 Starting aution Now turn the key further to the ‘ ’ Release the key as soon as the engine start position. fires (the key will return to the ‘ ’ posi- Release the key if the engine does not fire tion) and throttle back.
  • Page 27 3 Use Starting VD00629 aution Check that the indicator lights for oil pres- Let the engine run for 5 to 10 minutes in Never turn the key to the ‘ ’ position sure and alternator are off. neutral. A good warm up is essential to start while the engine is running.

  • Page 28: Cruising

    3 Use Cruising VD00113 13 Tachometer arning The instrument panel is provided with the Indicating the number of revolutions per Avoid idling for more than 10 minutes. following instruments (Depending of the minute of the engine. type of panel, see page 14). This can lead to carbon deposits in the Also the number of running hours is indi- combustion chambers and incomplete...
  • Page 29 3 Use Cruising VD00114 14 Voltmeter 15 Warning lights 16 Alarm buzzer Indicating the battery voltage. None of the five warning lights should light Oil pressure, battery charging and tem- When the engine is running, the battery up while the engine is running. perature indicator lights are all connected voltage should be between 12 and 14 to an alarm buzzer.

  • Page 30: Stopping

    3 Use Stopping VD00105 VD00106 VD01057 17 Electrical shutdown 18 Mechanical shutdown Reduce engine speed to idle and shift the When the engine has stopped, turn the On the engine itself stopping is possible gearbox to ‘n ’. Turn the key entirely key to the ‘o ’...

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    4 Maintenance Introduction Introduction The following guidelines should be No claim can be made on the Guarantee if • Parts on which maintenance is conduct- observed for daily and periodic mainte- maintenance has been neglected. ed and type of maintenance (adjust- nance. Perform each function at the indi- ment, repair or replacement), and the cated time interval.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedule

    4 Maintenance Maintenance schedule Every 10 hours or daily, before starting Every 100 hours, at least once every year Check engine oil level Drain water from fuel filter Check coolant level Engine oil change Check water strainer Replace oil filter Battery, cables and cable connections Check gearbox oil level After the first 50 hours...
  • Page 33 Replace air filter Every 1000 hours Check starter motor Check alternator Check turbocharger Consult the service manual, work to be carried out by a Vetus Mitsubishi dealer. anger Stop the engine before carrying out any maintenance work. **) Only engines with intercooling!

  • Page 34: Checking The Oil Level

    4 Maintenance Checking engine oil level Daily, before starting. VD01143 VD00155 VD01052 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 The dipstick is located on the starboard mark on the dipstick*.

  • Page 35: Checking The Coolant Level

    4 Maintenance Checking coolant level Daily, before starting. VD01131 (3/8”) VD00158 VD01130 VD01129 4 Checking coolant level 5 Topping up coolant Check the coolant level in the header tank. If necessary, top up. The internal cooling system can be filled This has to be checked when the engine When topping up coolant, remove the with a mixture of anti-freeze (40 %) and tap...

  • Page 36: Checking And Cleaning The Raw Water Strainer

    4 Maintenance Checking and cleaning the raw water strainer Daily, before starting. Only engines with intercooling! VD00125 CT30119 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 Check the sealing between the lid and raw water strainer.

  • Page 37: Draining Water From The Water Separator/Fuel Filter

    4 Maintenance Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter Every 100 operating hours. VD01154 CT30119 8 Empty fuel filter 9 Empty water separator anger • Open the drain plug at the lower side of Empty the separately installed water sepa- Do not smoke when draining off water and the filter.

  • Page 38: Bleeding

    4 Maintenance Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter Every 100 operating hours. VD00107 VD01133 VD00109 10 Bleeding 11 Start the engine After the water separator/fuel filter has Open the bleeding nipple to speed up the Operate the starter switch until the engine been drained, the air has to be bled from bleeding process.

  • Page 39: Changing The Oil

    4 Maintenance Engine oil change Every 100 operating hours. VD01159 12 Engine oil change 13 Draining the oil Change the engine oil every 100 hours of Change the oil with a switched off engine Remove the dipstick; insert the suction operation (together with engine oil filter at operation temperature.
  • Page 40 4 Maintenance Engine oil change Every 100 operating hours. : StM0051 il filter Code VD01155 VD00124 VD01156 14 Removing the oil filter 15 Oiling the oil seal 16 Oil filter installation Unscrew the oil filter, with a commercially Clean the contact surface of the gasket. Install the filter in accordance with the available tool, when all the oil has been Lubricate the oil seal of the new filter ele-...
  • Page 41 4 Maintenance Engine oil change Every 100 operating hours. : 6.0 litres ( Mount of oil oil filter inCl (1 gal - 2.6 pt UK) (1 gal - 4.7pt US) VD01052 17 Refilling with oil Refill the engine with new oil (for specifica- tion see page 84) through the filler open- ing in the valve cover.

  • Page 42: Battery, Cables And Cable Connections

    19 Checking specific gravity 20 Hydrometer operation Keep battery clean and dry. • Green dot visible - State of charge Every Vetus Maintenance-free battery has Remove battery cables (negative first). 65 % or more. a hydrometer (1) built into the cover. Clean battery posts (+ and -) and clamps •...

  • Page 43: Battery, Cables And Cable Connections

    4 Maintenance Battery, cables and connections Every 100 operating hours. Conventional batteries Conventional batteries Specific State of gravity charge 1.280 100% 1.200 recharge 1.120 recharge immediately VD00119 VD00120 21 Checking electrolyte level 22 Checking specific gravity anger For conventional batteries it is required Measure the electrolyte specific gravity to check the electrolyte level regularly.

  • Page 44: Checking The Gearbox Oil Level

    VD01160 VD01134 23 Oil level check (Technodrive) 24 Oil level check (ZF-Hurth) Vetus engines are normally equipped The oil level must between the two marks Unscrew the dipstick out of the gearbox with Technodrive or ZF-Hurth gearbox- on the dipstick housing.

  • Page 45: Changing The Gearbox Oil

    4 Maintenance Changing the gearbox oil (Technodrive) Every 500 operating hours. VD01162 VD01161 25 Draining the oil 26 Filling with new oil Remove the drain plug to drain the oil. Refill the gearbox to the correct level via In case your engine is equipped with the filling hole.
  • Page 46 4 Maintenance Changing the gearbox oil (ZF-Hurth) Every 500 operating hours. VD01151 VD01153 VD00644 27 Draining the oil 28 Changing the oil filter Drain the oil with the aid of a separate Or, if sufficient space below the gearbox is The filter element must be replaced at the sump pump.
  • Page 47 4 Maintenance Changing the gearbox oil (ZF-Hurth) Every 500 operating hours. : Ct50081 iltereleMent Code VD00645 VD01152 28 Filling with new oil Withdraw the filter element (1). Refill the gearbox to the correct level via In case your engine is equipped with the dipstick opening.

  • Page 48: Checking Valve Clearance

    4 Maintenance Checking valve clearance Every 500 operating hours. TDC mark Mark on gearcase cylinder 1 and 4 Injection timing mark TDC mark cylinder 2 and 3 VD01067 VD00130 30 Checking / adjusting valve clea- 31 Remove rocker cover 32 locating TDC rance Checking the valve clearance must be Remove the 5 bolts of the rocker cover.

  • Page 49: Check Valve Clearance

    4 Maintenance Checking valve clearance Every 500 operating hours. 0.25 mm (0.010”) alVe ClearanCe nlet 0.25 mm (0.010”) xhauSt 1.2 x 6.5 VD01068 VD00637 32 Adjusting valve clearance 34 Cylinder numbering • Check valve clearance at cylinder 1 and Cylinders are numbered consecutively, adjust if necessary. beginning at the front end.

  • Page 50: Replacing The Fuel Filter

    4 Maintenance Fuel filter replacement Every 500 operating hours. : StM3690 uel filter Code VD01157 VD00154 VD00133 35 Fuel filter removal 36 Fuel filter installation The fuel filter is to be replaced as a unit. • Clean any debris from the filter carrier • Install the filter. When the rubber gasket • Close the fuel stopcock.

  • Page 51: Cleaning Fuel Lift Pump

    4 Maintenance Cleaning fuel lift pump Every 500 operating hours. : StM4050 uel filter Code Fuel filter STM7220 VD00109 37 Fuel lift pump 38 Bleeding • Check, and if necessary clean, filter After replacing the fuel filter and cleaning Start the engine inside the fuel lift pump.

  • Page 52: Checking The V-Belt

    4 Maintenance Checking the V-belt Every 500 operating hours. : StM7439, belt Code eChniCal 13 (2x) VD00034 VD00128 VD00129 39 Inspection V-belt 40 Checking tension 41 Tensioning V-belt Inspect the belt for wear and tear (fraying Check tension of the V-belt by applying Loosen the bolt of the adjustment bracket and cracking).

  • Page 53: Checking Flexible Engine Mounts

    4 Maintenance Flexible engine mounts, hose connections and fasteners Every 500 operating hours. VD00160 VD01069 42 Check flexible engine mounts 43 Inspection hose connections 44 Check fasteners Check the bolts which secure the damper Inspect all hose connections of the cool- Check tightness of all fasteners, bolts and element, the mounting bolts to engine bed ingsystem.

  • Page 54: Raw Water Pump Inspection

    4 Maintenance Raw water pump inspection Every 1000 operating hours. Only engines with intercooling! 1,6 x 6,3 VD01070 VD01071 VD01031 45 Raw water pump inspection 46 Pump cover removal 47 Impeller removal The rubber impeller of the outboard water Inspection where appropriate changing is • Slide the impeller off of the shaft using pump is not proof against running dry.
  • Page 55 4 Maintenance Raw water pump inspection Every 1000 operating hours. : StM7463 Mpeller Code Code STM7686 STM7696 VD00127 VD00004 VD00582 48 Impeller inspection 49 Re-install the impeller 50 Replacing the pump cover • Inspect the impeller for damage. • The impeller should be lubricated with • Replace the cover with a new O-ring.

  • Page 56: Coolant Replacement

    4 Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 1000 operating hours. 51 Coolant replacement anger arning The coolant has to be replaced every 1000 Be aware of the risk of skin burning dur- Cooling system protective operating hours or at least once every two ing draining the hot coolant! Used cool- liquids must be disposed of years.
  • Page 57 4 Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 1000 operating hours. VD01147 VD01148 VD01131 52 Draining of coolant Detach the hose to the oil coller (1) and Remove the filler cap to vent the cooling remove the drainplug from the heat system and check that all the coolant has exchanger (2).
  • Page 58 4 Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 1000 operating hours. 6.5 litres oolant quantity (1 gal - 3.4 pt UK) (1 gal - 5.7 pt US) VD01129 VD00158 VD01130 53 Filling the cooling system Remove the cap of the filler neck on the The level of the coolant must be approx. heat exchanger housing. top of the heat exchanger housing.
  • Page 59 4 Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 1000 operating hours. VD00626 VD00627 54 Filling coolant system if a water heater is connected B) The point of the water heater Fill the cooling system via the extra expan- A) The point of the water heater is highest highest is situated at a...

  • Page 60: Changing The Air Filter

    If the Bendix does not engage can be turned easily. If this is not the case, • Replace the unit in reverse order and properly, contact your Vetus dealer. contact your Vetus dealer. tighten the hose clamp again. arning...

  • Page 61: Checking Engine Rpm

    4 Maintenance Checking engine speed aution Increasing RPM The maximum engine speed adjust- ment screw has been correctly set Minimum speed adjust- at the factory and sealed. DO NOT ment screw attempt to remove this seal. Maximum speed adjust- ment screw Lead seal VD00134 VD00145...

  • Page 62: Cleaning The Heat Exchanger

    4 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger Only engines with intercooling! VD01148 60 Remove the drain plug Only clean the heat exchanger if this is The engine temperature will be higher than • Close the seacock and detach the water (badly) fouled. normal if the heat exchanger is fouled. inlet hose from the sea water pump.
  • Page 63 4 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger VD01131 VD01019 VD01137 61 Removal of bolts out of the end covers • Remove the filler cap from the top of the Take out both central bolts from the end heat exchanger housing to allow air into covers and take the end covers with the the system and check that all coolant O-rings out of the housing.
  • Page 64 4 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger 13 (2x) VD01145 VD01146 STM7217 62 Revolving the alternator out- 63 Remove heat exchanger 64 Cleaning the heat exchanger wards Slide the heat exchanger out of the hous- Clean the heat exchanger: Use a pipe Loosen the bolts of the adjustment bracket ing.
  • Page 65 4 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger : StM6113 (2 ring Code Only engines with intercooling! VD00157 STM6202 65 Replacing heat exchanger 66 Replacing the end covers Replace the heat exchanger in the original Fit the end covers in the housing; the con- Tighten up the bolts when both covers are position in the heat exchanger housing.

  • Page 66: Winter Storage Procedure

    E.g.: with a mixture of one (1) part of engine oil* tank is completely filled with fuel. Vetus Marine Diesel Engine Oil 15 W-40 to nine (9) parts of clean fuel**. Use this Shell Nautilus Premium Inboard 15W-40 mixture to run the engine at no load for approx.
  • Page 67 5 Winter storage procedure VD01159 VD00125 2 lubrication system 3 Raw water cooling system With the engine still at operating tem- Close the seacock before removing the lid Check the seal between the lid and hous- perature: (If not, run the engine until warm, of the water strainer.
  • Page 68 5 Winter storage procedure VD01131 VD00139 CT40063 Fresh water cooling system Electrical system To avoid corrosion during winter storage Disconnect the battery cables. Charge batteries during winter lay-up reg- the cooling system must be filled with an ularly if required! antifreeze/water mixture (or a coolant).

  • Page 69: Recommissioning After Winter Storage

    6 Recommissioning after winter storage VD00027 VD00141 VD01157 1 Fuel system Drain the water from the fuel tank. Install a new fuel filter. (page 48). Drain the water from the water separator/ fuel filter. (page 35)
  • Page 70 6 Recommissioning after winter storage VD00137 VD01143 VD00125 2 lubrication system 3 Raw water cooling system Check the engine oil level. (page 32) Check that the lid of the raw water strainer Open the fuel valve. is reinstalled. Only engines with intercooling!
  • Page 71 6 Recommissioning after winter storage VD01070 VD01138 VD00138 The lid of the raw water pump and drain Re-tighten possible loose hose clamps. Open the sea cock. plugs are reinstalled. (pages 52, 53) Only engines with intercooling! Only engines with intercooling!
  • Page 72 6 Recommissioning after winter storage VD01131 CT40063 VD00140 4 Fresh water cooling system 5 Electrical system Connect the batteries. Check the coolant level. (page 38) Make sure that the batteries are fully charged. (page 40, 66)
  • Page 73 6 Recommissioning after winter storage VD01152 VD01144 VD00581 6 Check engine for leaks 7 Changing the gearbox oil 8 Checking instruments and remote controls Check the operation of the instruments, Start the engine. Stop the engine and change the oil of the Check the fuel system, the cooling system gearbox.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    7 Troubleshooting General anger Engine faults are in most cases caused by Please note that these tables can never be Before starting, make sure that nobody is improper operation or insufficient mainte- complete. in the immediate vincinity of the engine. nance.
  • Page 75 7 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. Check / recharge battery and Fuel stop valve closed. Open.
  • Page 76 7 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 4 Engine starts but runs unevenly (rough idling) or 3 Engine cranks but will not start, smoke from exhaust stalls Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Air in fuel system. Check and bleed. (Nearly) Empty fuel tank. Refill.
  • Page 77 7 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 5 Engine does not reach maximum rpm under load 6 Engine overheats Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Air in fuel system. Check and bleed. Coolant level too low. Check / top up. Fuel filter clogged with water Check or replace.
  • Page 78 7 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 7 Engine not firing on all cylinders 8 Engine has little or no oil pressure Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Oil level too low. Increase level. Air in fuel system. Check and bleed. Blocked oil filter. Replace.
  • Page 79 7 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 9 Engine oil consumption excessive 10 Fuel consumption excessive Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Oil level too high. Lower level. Incorrect fuel quality or dirty Check fuel. Drain and rinse fuel. fuel tank. Replace with new Excessive inclination of engine.
  • Page 80 7 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 11 Blue exhaust smoke (idling) 12 Black exhaust smoke (at load) Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Oil level too high. Lower level. Faulty turbo compressor. Check / replace. Excessive inclination of engine. Check / Adjust. Insufficient intake air.
  • Page 81 7 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 13 White exhaust smoke (at full load) Possible fault Remedy Air in fuel system. Check and bleed. Faulty injector/injection pump. Check, replace if required. Water in fuel system. Check water separator. Faulty glow plugs. Check / replace. Incorrect valve clearance.

  • Page 82: Technical Data

    (ISO 3046-1) : 37.1 kW (50.4 hp) General at no. of revolutions of : 3000 rpm Make : Vetus Mitsubishi Torque, : 127 Nm (13 kgm, 93.7 ft.lb) Number of cylinders at no. of revolutions : 3000 rpm...

  • Page 83: Engine Specifications

    8 Technical data Engine specifications Oil lubrication system Exhaust system Oil capacity, max. Exhaust diameter : 50 mm without oil filter : 5.5 litres (1 gal - 1.7 pt, UK) Exhaust back pressure : at specified output (1 gal - 3.6 pt, US) max. 150 mbar (2.2 psi) with oil filter : 6.0 litres (1 gal - 2.6 pt UK) (1 gal - 4.7pt US)
  • Page 84 8 Technical data Torque wrench settings Wrench Torque Screw connection Size Diameter Pitch (kgm) (ft.lbf) Cylinder head bolt 1.25 ±5 ±0.5) (65 ±3.5) Connecting rod nut 34.8 ±2.5 (3.55 ±0.25) (26 ±2) Fly-wheel bolt 1.25 ±5 (13.5 ±0.5) (98 ±3.5) Crank shaft pulley nut ±25 (17.5...

  • Page 85: Operating Media

    9 Operating media Fuel Fuel Quality Grade Winter-grade fuel Use commercially available diesel fuel with less than 0.5% sulfer Waxing may occur at low temperatures, clogging the fuel system content. If the sulfur content is higher than 0.5%, the intervals and reducing engine efficiency.

  • Page 86: Lubricating Oil

    For example: Only use oil of a recognised brand to lubri- • adequate lubrication of internal wear Vetus Marine Diesel Engine Oil 15 W-40 cate the engine. The choice of a correct oil surfaces during starting and warming Shell Nautilus Premium Inboard 15W-40...
  • Page 87 9 Operating media lubricating oil limits concerning motor oil aution If an analysis of the used lubricating oil is Do not mix oil of different brands together. • How often the oil has to be changed conducted to determine its condition, con- Oils of different brands are mostly not com- depends on the characteristics of the sult the overview below.

  • Page 88: Gearbox Lubricating Oil

    : 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 and quantities.

  • Page 89: Coolant

    9 Operating media Coolant Coolant fluid Water quality for coolant preparation Use preferably tap water. The preparation and monitoring of coolant in inter-cooled engines is especially important because corrosion, cavitation and freezing If an other available fresh water is used; the values given below can lead to engine damage.

  • Page 90: Wiring Diagrams

    10 Wiring diagram Engine with panel model ‘20’, ‘21’, ‘22’ engine with intercooling Key switch Tachometer/ Engine panel model Voltmeter hour counter '20' '21' '22' Model 20 21 22 Voltmeter − − Tachometer − 17/19 Warning lights Yellow Orange Violet White Black L2 L1...

  • Page 91: Wiring Diagram

    10 Wiring diagram Options, 2 alternator engine with intercooling Alternator Fuse 5A Consumers Violet Battery main switch White 1N4002 Yellow/ Green Yellow Battery Alternator Black VD00650...
  • Page 92 10 Wiring diagram Engine with panel model ‘20’, ‘21’, ‘22’ engine with keel cooling Key switch Engine panel model Tachometer/ Voltmeter hour counter '20' '21' '22' Model 20 21 22 Voltmeter − − Tachometer − 17/19 Warning lights Yellow Orange Violet White Black...
  • Page 93 10 Wiring diagram Engine with panel model ‘20’, ‘21’, ‘22’ engine with keel cooling Alternator L2 L1 Fuse 5A Consumers Violet Battery main switch White 1N4002 Yellow Battery Alternator Black Green Battery charging 2 alternator...
  • Page 94 10 Wiring diagram Options, panel model ‘10’ engine with intercooling Key switch Engine panel model '10' 17/19 Warning lights Yellow Orange Violet White Black Plug 'A' L4 & L6 Socket 'A' Fuse or circuit breaker Auxiliary start relay Pre- heating 19/94 Pre- heating...
  • Page 95 10 Wiring diagram Options, panel model ‘34’ engine with intercooling Key switch Tachometer/ Oil pressure Temperature Voltmeter Engine panel model hour counter gauge gauge '34' ϑ 17/19 Warning lights L2 L1 Gearbox oil press. Ð Pre- 19/94 (31) (15) heating Yellow Orange Violet...

  • Page 96: Overall Dimensions

    11 Overall dimensions M4.55 1 Exhaust ø 40 mm 2 Fuel return ø 8 mm 3 Fuel supply ø 8 mm M4.55 4 Sea water intake ø 20 mm 1:10 VD00649...

  • Page 97: Index

    12 Index Operating media 84–86, 85–87, 86–88 Overall dimensions 94 Battery 40, 41 fasteners 51 Bleeding 36 Filling gearbox 19 Filling the cooling system 20 Pre-heating 23 First commissioning 18, 19, 21 flexible engine mounts 51 Changing the gearbox oil 43, 44, 45 Fuel 21, 83 Checking engine oil level 32 fuel filter 35...
  • Page 98 12 Index Tachometer 26 Technical data 80–82 Tensioning V-belt 50 Topping up coolant 33 Topping up oil 32 Torque wrench settings 82 Troubleshooting 72–77 Use 17–26 Voltmeter 27 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...
  • Page 99 Español / Italiano / Service- og garantibog / Service- och garantihäfte Dansk / Svenska / Service- og garantibok / Huolto- ja takuukirja Norsk / Suomeksi) 341831.01 Onderdelenboek / Parts manual M4.55 (Nederlands / English) 342402.01 Service manual M4.55 (English) 342404.01 Service manual M4.55...
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