Table Of Contents - Volvo Penta D12-AUX Operator's Manual

Foreword .................................................................. 3
Safety Information ................................................... 6
Safety regulations during engine operation ............. 7
Safety directions for maintenance and service ....... 8
Introduction ............................................................ 10
Care of the environment ....................................... 10
Fuel and oil .......................................................... 10
Service and spare parts ....................................... 10
Certified engines .................................................. 11
Warranty .............................................................. 11
Presentation ........................................................... 12
D12-AUX HE Genset ........................................... 12
D12-AUX RC Genset .......................................... 13
D12-AUX KC Genset .......................................... 14
New Genset Initial service ..................................... 15
Starting .................................................................. 16
Before starting ..................................................... 16
Warming-up .......................................................... 16
Control system ....................................................... 17
Shutdown unit (SDU) ............................................ 20
LCD screen .......................................................... 22
Start the genset ................................................... 26
Operation ............................................................. 26
Stop the genset ................................................... 26
Operation ............................................................... 27
General ................................................................ 27
Applying Load ...................................................... 27
Start using auxiliary batteries ............................... 28
Stopping ................................................................ 29
Emergency stop ................................................... 29
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After stopping ........................................................ 30
General ................................................................ 30
Anti-freezing measures ........................................ 30
Breaks in operation [not using the genset] ........... 30
Maintenance .......................................................... 31
Maintenance schedule ........................................... 32
Daily Operation Records ...................................... 34
Engine ................................................................... 35
Crankcase ventilation filter change ....................... 35
Drive belts. Check/adjust/change ......................... 35
Fuel system ........................................................... 36
Fuel filter. ............................................................. 37
Twin fuel pre-filter/water separator ........................ 40
Lubrication system ................................................. 41
Filters and by-pass filter change .......................... 42
Switchable oil filters ............................................. 42
Cooling system ...................................................... 43
Engine mounted heat exchanger .......................... 44
Drain points .......................................................... 44
Radiator cooling ................................................... 45
Drain points .......................................................... 45
Keel cooled .......................................................... 46
Drain points .......................................................... 46
Freshwater system ................................................ 47
Coolant level check .............................................. 47
Coolant filling ....................................................... 47
Coolant drain ........................................................ 48
Freshwater system flushing ................................. 48
Coolant filter. Change ........................................... 48