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2003/44/EC
MP-458 Marine Diesel Engine
Operation manual
Marine Power Solutions
Overcourt, School Lane, MICKLEHAM, Surrey, RH5 6EW
www.marine-power-solutions.com
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  • Page 1 2003/44/EC MP-458 Marine Diesel Engine Operation manual Marine Power Solutions Overcourt, School Lane, MICKLEHAM, Surrey, RH5 6EW www.marine-power-solutions.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Foreword 2. General information 3. Engine component guide 4. Running Instructions 4.1 Starting the engine 4.2 Running instructions 4.3 Shutdown procedure 5. Checks and service 5.1 Check daily before starting 5.2 Check every 14 days 5.3 Service every 50 hours of operation 5.4 Service every 100 hours of operation 6.

  • Page 3: Foreword

    1. Foreword 1.1 Introduction This introduction book provides helpful information for running and maintaining your marine diesel engine. The content apply to particular engines specifications. Each engine is supplied from Marine Power Solutions in accordance with the published specifications. Examine your engine and other components to be able to find them in this book. Read this book carefully before operating the engine.

  • Page 4: General Information

    2. General information Important information concerning the function to your engine 2.1 Fuel Users can select the proper grade of fuel according to the local ambient temperature as follows: ASTM D975No.1-D No.2-D……for USA EN590:96………………………..for EU ISO8217DMX……………………international BS2869-A1 A2……………………for UK JIS K2204…………………………for JAPAN Before being filled into the engine fuel tank, the diesel fuel must be settled for a long period (normally at least 48h).

  • Page 5: Engine Component Guide

    2.5 Preparation Before Starting Before starting engine make sure that: There is no FUEL LEAKAGE There is no WATER LEAKAGE There is no OIL LEAKAGE There is no SMELL OF LP-GAS in the deep cavities of the boat or elsewhere The OIL LEVELS are correct The COOLING WATER LEVEL in the expansion tank for the fresh water system is correct.

  • Page 6: Running Instructions

    10. ALTERNATOR 11. STARTER 4. Running Instructions 4.1 Starting the engine 4.1.1 Switch on the main switch, Start the engine room fan (if fitted) and allow it to run for several minutes before starting the engine.
  • Page 7 4.1.2 Check the fuel cock and bottom sea water cock are in open position. Pump out any water in the boat with the bilge pump. 4.1.3 Release the throttle control from the gear shift control as follows: press the release button (1) in when the lever is in the neutral position, and then move the lever slightly forwards.
  • Page 8 4.1.4 Cold start: Turn the starter key to position ON. The lamps of REV meter and oil pressure light up. 4.1.5 Press the test button to make sure that the alarm is working. 4.1.6 Turn the starter key to position 1, the solenoid will release the fuel pump. 4.1.6 Turn the starter key to position heater and keep for 3 seconds, turn the key to position start, the start motor will work, release the key when the engine has started.
  • Page 9 4.1. 9 The single control lever combines the throttle and gear shift functions. F= Forward R= Reverse N= Neutral T= Throttle WARNING! Never change travel direction before the engine has returned to idling speed. 4.1.10 For best results, do not run the engine at maximum revolutions for long periods. 4.1.

  • Page 10: Shutdown Procedure

    4.1.13 Note: Do not switch off the main switch before the engine has stopped. 4.2 Shutdown Procedure 4.2.1 Before shutting down the engine, it should be allowed to idle for a few minutes, with the control lever in the neutral position. 4.2.2 Stop the engine by key switch when the engine is idling.

  • Page 11: Checks And Service

    4.1 Frost Risk If the engine is fitted with a fresh water cooling system, it should be filled with a 50:50 mixture of anti-freeze and water, or alternatively drained off. 4.2 Draining off fresh water systems To drain off the fresh water cooling system, open the cock on the side of the engine block. 4.3 Draining off sea water systems Unfasten the cover on the sea water pump.

  • Page 12: Check Every 14 Days

    5.1.2 Check water cooling level (Fresh water systems) Check every day before starting the engine that the water level in the expansion tank is within the marking for maximum and minimum levels. When necessary, fill up with fresh water or corrosion inhibitive anti freeze mixture. When there is a danger of frost it is important to ensure that the fresh water system is filled with anti freeze.

  • Page 13: Service Every 50 Hours Of Operation

    5.3 Service every 50 hours of operation 5.3.1 Change oil filter Run the engine until it is warm. Pump up the oil through the hole for the dipstick, and then refill with oil to the correct level. See: “Technical Data” for type of oil to be used. Note: The oil filter should be changed at the same time as every second change of engine oil.
  • Page 14 5.4.3 Change oil in gearbox The oil in the gearbox should be cleaned after 200 hours or at least once a season. Remove the plug under the gearbox and allow the oil to run out, Then reinsert the plug and fill up with oil.
  • Page 15 5.4.5 Check the valve clearance Checking and adjusting the valve clearance should only be done by professional. See “Valve” under “Technical Data”. 5.4.6 Check starter and alternator Checking and maintenance work on the starter and alternator should only be done by professional. 5.4.7 Check cooling system If the cooling system is functioning normally, the “TEMP”...

  • Page 16: Laying-Up And Launching

    5.4.8 Changing the fuse The fuse box included in the electrical system is mounted on the electrical unit. The fuse will disconnect the electricity supply if it is overloaded. You can reconnect the circuit by wiring up to the next terminal. 6.
  • Page 17 6.3.7 Pump up the fuel using the hand primer until the fuel is flowing out free of air bubbles. Tighten the venting screw again. The fuel injection pump is vented automatically when the engine is started. 6.4 Inhibiting schedule (with boat on land) 6.4.1 Fresh water cooled engine If the fresh water system has already been filled with ethylene glycol or similar corrosion inhibitive fluid, check the anti-freeze.
  • Page 18 7. Tracking faults 7.1 Engine doesn’t start If the start motor does not turn over, check whether the battery is flat. Use a hydrometer to measure the specific gravity of the electrolyte. Check that the cables for the battery and starter motor are properly connected.
  • Page 19 7.5 Engine does not attain full revolutions If the engine starts properly and runs smoothly, but does not reach the same revolutions as previously, this does not necessarily indicate a defect in the engine, but may mean that there is fouling on the bottom of the boat, or that it is over loaded.

  • Page 20: Technical Data

    8. Technical Data Model MP-458 Type In-line, Water-cooled, 4-stroke Combustion chamber Direct chamber Type of cylinder liner Number of cylinders Bore(mm) Stroke(mm) Displacement(L) 2.67 Compression ratio 18:1 Firing order 1-3-4-2 Rated output/speed (kw/r/min) 43.3/3000 Max. torque/speed(N.m/r/min) 2100 Min. fuel consumption(g/kw.h) Lube oil consumption(g/kw.h)
  • Page 21 MP-458 Cylinder head bolts (N.m) 125-135 Main bearing cap bolts (N.m) 170-180 Connecting rod bolts (N.m) 70-80 Flywheel bolts (N.m) 80-90 Pulley bolts (N.m) 200-210 MP-458 Fuel injection Model Direct inject P type Fuel injection pump Type Plunger type Plunger diameter(mm)

  • Page 23: Electric Wiring Diagrams

    9. Electric Wiring Diagrams...

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