Introduction Introduction Presentation Dear Customer, First of all, we would like to thank you for choosing a Solé Diesel product. We recommend that you read this manual carefully before carrying out any of the operations and keep it close at hand, near the engine, as it can be of great use in the future.
Safety precautions and instructions Safety precautions and instructions Solé Diesel is concerned for your safety and your machine’s condition. Safety Precautions and Instructions are one of the primary ways to call your attention to the potential hazards associated with our engine operation. Follow the precautions listed throughout the manual before and during operation and maintenance procedures for your safety, the safety of others and the performance of your engine.
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Safety precautions and instructions Engine exhaust gases contains carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide is an odourless, colourless, tasteless, no irritating gas that can cause death if inhaled for even a short time. Get fresh air and do not sit, lie down or fall asleep if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning: Light-headedness, dizziness Physical fatigue, weakness in joints and muscles.
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Safety precautions and instructions Engine labels If the engine does not start after several attempts to crank may cause water entering the engine. In this situation it is recommended: 1) Close the seacock. 2) Drain the water from the exhaust system in the water trap.
Solé Diesel Warranty Solé Diesel warranty Read the manual and documents delivered with each engine before carrying out any of the operations or presenting any queries. The engine is supplied without any liquids. Ensure that the liquids used match the specifications contained in Solé Diesel manuals. The application of the conditions described in this document shall only be effective for engines or generator sets that have been invoiced after November 4, 2011.
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Solé Diesel Warranty Restrictions Coverage: a) To validate the warranty is necessary fill and send the inspection prior to the delivery of propulsion engines or genset to Solé Diesel through an official installer. See SECTION 12. b) The warranty covers any failure of the product under normal opera- ting conditions caused by a defect in manufacturing.
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Solé Diesel Warranty Responsibilities Responsibilities of the manufacturer: The obligations of Solé Diesel are restricted to repairing the defective parts or, IF DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY SOLÉ DIESEL, returning the amount of the purchase or replacing the parts to prevent poor operation resulting from defective materials or faults in the manufacture covered by the warranty. Solé...
Engine information Section 1 – Engine information 1.1. Engine Identification Identification label: The nameplate is located above the refrigerator, for MINI- 17 and MINI-29, and on top of the rocker cover for the MINI-33, MINI-44 and MINI-55. Engine serial number: In addition, all engines are marked with the serial number on the block.
Transport, handling and storage Section 2 – Transport, handling and storage 2.1. Reception When the engine is delivered make sure that the packing has not been damaged during transport and that it has not been tampered with or that components inside the packing have been removed (see information marked on covers, bases and cartons).
Transport, handling and storage 2.3. Transporting and handling the unpacked Engine When the engine is unpacked and ready for transport, use EXCLUSIVELY the appropriate lifting eyebolts. 2.4. Storage of packed and unpacked engine If the engine is left idle for prolonged periods, the client must check the possible conditions of conservation in relation to the place of storage.
3.1. Angle of installation Make sure the engine is installed on a level surface. Otherwise, the following angular operation maximum is permitted: Continuously Temporaly MINI-17 / MINI-29 25º 30º (Max. 30 min.) MINI-33 / MINI-44 / MINI-55 15º 30º (Max. 30 min.) If the engine operates in these conditions, check Section 5.4 Lubrication System.
Operation Section 4 - Operation 4.1. Prestart checklist Follow these checks and inspections to ensure the correct engine operation. In addition, some checks require verification after unit starts. AIR CLEANER: Check for a clean and installed air cleaner element to prevent unfiltered air from entering the engine.
Installation 4.3. Stopping engine 1. REMOVE ENGINE LOAD. Before turning off the engine, it must be freed of all charges (disengaged gearbox to neutral) 2. TURN THE KEY TO STOP POSITION. The key automatically returns to the OFF position. All instruments are off. 3.
Operation 4.5. Winterization and preservation If the boat is not going to be used for a long period of time or during the winter, certain tasks must be carried out to keep it in perfect operating condition. Follow the steps indicated below carefully: 1.
Systems and scheduled maintenance Section 5 – Systems and scheduled maintenance 5.1. Safety and prevention Information of special tools required and basic safety precautions. Disassembly: ✓ Use the correct tools and instruments. Serious injury or damage to the engine can result from using the wrong tools and instruments.
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Systems and scheduled maintenance Intervals Every Every Every Every 2 Winter storage and Inspection Item Daily 1st 20h-50h Every year 200h 400h 800h years Preservation Screw tightening, fastening. Engine block. General Valve clearance. Exhaust gas, noise and vibrations. Compression pressure. Lubrication Genset oil.
1. Inspect the valve clearance in the injection sequence. To check, turn the crankshaft by the specified crank angle in the normal direction to bring the piston to the top dead center of the compression stroke. Injection sequence Crank angle MINI-17 1 - 2 240º MINI-29 MINI-33 1 - 3 - 2 240º...
PIECE ELEMENT Main gallery Oil pump Oil strainer Oil pan Oil filter Pressure relief valve Oil circuit capacity (l)* MINI-17 MINI-29 MINI-33 MINI-44 MINI-55 *Including filter change (0,5l) Oil specifications Use oil with 15W40 viscosity (this is an all-season oil for temperatures ranging between -15ºC and +40ºC) or select the most suitable...
H: maximum level that marks the rod L: minimum level that marks the rod E: Adjustment of the maximum level according to the inclination of the motor. It can be a positive or negative measure. MINI-17 MINI-29 MINI-33 MINI-44 MINI-55...
Systems and scheduled maintenance Maintenance task. Oil fill/Change Oil must be changed with hot engine so as to be sure the oil is fully drained. The procedure is the following: 1. Drain the oil (follow steps below) a. Stop the engine. b.
Systems and scheduled maintenance Maintenance task. Fuel level inspection Periodically, it is necessary to check the fuel level to assure the operation of the engine. On top of that, if fuel pump sucks air when the fuel level is lower than pump suction, it could break. Whenever possible, keep the fuel tank full.
Systems and scheduled maintenance Maintenance task. Injector inspection To check the injection pressure of injectors (opening pressure) you have to follow these steps: 1. Remove nozzle and washer. 2. Install the injection nozzle on the tester. Slowly operate the tester handle full strokes to bleed (remove) air from the pipe and nozzle.
1. Drain off all the coolant by opening the two drain plugs, one in the heat exchanger and the other in the cylinder block. 2. Close the drain plugs. 3. Remove bleeding bolt of thermostat holder (only Mini-17/29). 4. Refill to the hole in the tank cap with coolant. Maintenance task. Seawater filter inspection It is important to install a seawater filter (supplied as accessory) between seawater cock and the seawater pump to avoid that any impurity might clog the seawater circuit or seawater pump.
Systems and scheduled maintenance Maintenance task. Zinc anode inspection In order to avoid the corrosion produced by galvanic currents, the engine is fitted with a zinc anode located on the front lid of the coolant- seawater heat exchanger. Anticorrosion zinc anode inspection and replacement: 1.
Systems and scheduled maintenance Type 2 installation. When between water injection point of wet exhaust and waterline there is less than 150 mm or the point of injection is below waterline. The wet exhaust is the engine’s standard equipment. If you want dry exhaust, which is an optional equipment, contact with our dealers.
Troubleshooting 5.8. Electrical system Control Panel You can find the all information related to the control panel in Control Panel Operator’s Manual of your engine. Sensors and switches Function table Temperature Resistance Tolerance Coolant temperature sensor: (ºC) (ohm) (ohm) 287.4 ±32.8 Operating voltage: 6-24V Operating current: <85mA, Pmax<0.25W...
Troubleshooting Relays The relays of the electrical installation are located inside the electrical protective box where it is shown in the image. The earth isolated engines have bipolar relays, in the images can see the position. Maintenance task. Incandescent glow plug inspection 1.
Systems and scheduled maintenance Maintenance task. Alternator belt tension inspection Push the belt inward with thumb pressure exerted midway between the pulleys, as shown, to check the belt tension (deflection). If the tension is incorrect, loosen the adjusting bracket bolt and mounting bolt, and move the alternator in or out.
Troubleshooting Section 6 - Troubleshooting If a fault occurs in the engine, proceed as follows: ❖ Within the period of warranty • Contact to Solé Diesel Official Service. See SOLÉ DIESEL WARRANTY ❖ Outside the period of warranty • Contact to Solé Diesel Official Service. See SOLÉ DIESEL WARRANTY. •...
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Troubleshooting ENGINE FAILURE SYSTEM PROBABLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Replace the fuse in the installation. If fuse blows again, check Power cable fuse (red). electrical system for overloads or short circuits. Discharged or empty battery. Charge the battery or replace it with a new one. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Loose or corroded battery connections.
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Troubleshooting ENGINE FAILURE SYSTEM PROBABLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS GENERAL The fuel regulator is not operational. Contact an Official Solé Diesel Service. Faulty or clogged fuel pump Check fuel pump inlet. Clogged fuel filter Replace fuel filter. FUEL SYSTEM Air in fuel system Bleed fuel system.
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Troubleshooting ENGINE FAILURE SYSTEM PROBABLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS OIL PRESSURE TOO Strangled oil pressure-relief valve Clean the valve and check its operation. Faulty oil pressure valve Contact an Official Solé Diesel Service. LUBRICATION SYSTEM Oil level too high. Reset oil level. Obstruction of oil lines.
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Troubleshooting ENGINE FAILURE SYSTEM PROBABLE CAUSES RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Faulty coolant water pump. Check coolant pump (impeller, pump sealing). Clean the tap, check if the salt water pump impeller is Plugged or restricted-pitch salt water tap. damaged. Faulty salt water pump. Check sea water pump (impeller, pump sealing).
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MINI-17 Specifications No. Of Strokes: Number of cylinders: Layout of cylinders: In line Cylinder diameter (mm): Stroke (mm): Total displacement (cc): Compression ratio: 23:1 Continuous power (kW): 10,6 Intermittent Power (kW): 11,8 Max RPM: 3600 Rotation (viewed from flywheel side):...
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MINI-29 Specifications No. Of Strokes: Number of cylinders: Layout of cylinders: In line Cylinder diameter (mm): Stroke (mm): Total displacement (cc): Compression ratio: 22:1 Continuous power (kW): Intermittent Power (kW): Max RPM: 3600 Rotation (viewed from flywheel side): Counterclockwise Idle RPM: 900 (±50) Intake system: Naturally aspirated...
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MINI-33 Specifications No. Of Strokes: Number of cylinders: Layout of cylinders: In line Cylinder diameter (mm): Stroke (mm): Total displacement (cc): 1318 Compression ratio: 22:1 Continuous power (kW): 20,8 Intermittent Power (kW): 23,1 Max RPM: 3000 Rotation (viewed from flywheel side): Counterclockwise Idle RPM: 900 (±50)
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MINI-44 Specifications No. Of Strokes: Number of cylinders: Layout of cylinders: In line Cylinder diameter (mm): Stroke (mm): Total displacement (cc): 1758 Compression ratio: 22:1 Continuous power (kW): 27,8 Intermittent Power (kW): 30,9 Max RPM: 3000 Rotation (viewed from flywheel side): Counterclockwise Idle RPM: 900 (±50)
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MINI-55 Specifications No. Of Strokes: Number of cylinders: Layout of cylinders: In line Cylinder diameter (mm): Stroke (mm): Total displacement (cc): 1758 Compression ratio: 22:1 Continuous power (kW): 33,1 Intermittent Power (kW): 36,8 Max RPM: 3000 Rotation (viewed from flywheel side): Counterclockwise Idle RPM: 900 (±50)
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Tightening torques Dia. x pit c h of MINI-1 7 /2 9 t he t hr ead TIGHTENING VAL UES N·m kgf·m (M t hr ead) Cylinder head M10 x 1.25 73.5 to 83.4 7.5 to 8.5 4.9 to 6.9 0.5 to 0.7 Rocker cover M6 ×...
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Tightening torques Dia. x pit c h of MINI-3 3 /4 4 /5 5 t he t hr ead TIGHTENING VAL UES N·m kgf·m (M t hr ead) Cylinder head M10x1.75 83.4 to 93.2 8.5 to 9.5 9.81 to 12.7 1.0 to 1.3 Rocker cover M8x1.25...
Instructions to Replace and Remove Section 11 – Instructions to Replace and Remove When you decide to replace the engine, please contact SOLÉ S.A.; will provide relevant instructions regarding the laws in force at the time. When disposing of the whole or parts of this engine, meets LAWS IN FORCE IN THE COUNTRY OF INSTALLATION.
Declaration of conformity for recreational Craft Propulsion Engines Section 13 – Declaration of conformity for recreational Craft Propulsion Engines Solé, S.A. C-243 b, km 2 · 08760 Martorell (Barcelona) ·Tel. +34 93 775 14 00 · www.solediesel.com · info@solediesel.com Marine diesel engines. Operator’s manual...
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IDENTIFICATION OF ENGINE(S) COVERED BY THIS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Name of engine model or engine family: Unique engine identification EC Type–examination certificate or number(s) or engine family code(s) type-approval certificate number MINI-17 16-09-RCD-SSA-G00255/C-1 MINI-29 16-09-RCD-SSA-G00259/C-Rev. 2 MINI-33 16-09-RCD-SSA-G00261/C-Rev. 2 MINI-44 16-09-RCD-SSA-G00263/C-Rev.
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SOLÉ, S.A. CIF ES-A08191223 www.solediesel.com C-243b, km. 2, P.O. BOX 15 08760 - Martorell (Barcelona) SPAIN Marine engines - Gensets - Accesories Essential requirements Specify the harmonised 2 standards reference to relevant articles in or other reference documents used Annex IB & IC of the Directive) (with year of publication like “EN ISO 8666:2002”) Tick only one box per line All lines right of ticked boxes must be filled in...
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Version June 2016 SOLÉ, S.A. CIF ES-A08191223 www.solediesel.com C-243b, km. 2, P.O. BOX 15 08760 - Martorell (Barcelona) SPAIN Marine engines - Gensets - Accesories Declaration of Conformity for Recreational Craft Propulsion Engines (inboard engines and stern drive engines without integral exhaust) with the requirements of Directive 2013/53/EU Name of engine manufacturer: SOLÉ, S.A.
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SOLÉ, S.A. CIF ES-A08191223 www.solediesel.com C-243b, km. 2, P.O. BOX 15 08760 - Martorell (Barcelona) SPAIN Marine engines - Gensets - Accesories Essential requirements Specify the harmonised 2 standards reference to relevant articles in or other reference documents used Annex IB & IC of the Directive) (with year of publication like “EN ISO 8666:2002”) Tick only one box per line All lines right of ticked boxes must be filled in...
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