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WARNING! Operating, servicing and maintaining an engine can expose you chemi- cals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Pay careful attention to the safety instructions included in the manual. As the owner of a Volvo Penta engine, you become part of a worldwide network of dealers and service workshop that assist you with technical advice, service requirements and replacement parts.
This chapter describes how safety precautions are If anything remains unclear or if you are unsure of presented in the manual and on the product. Read the something, contact your Volvo Penta dealer for chapter through very carefully before you start the assistance.
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Spare parts — safety WARNING! Always use spare parts with the same quality as genuine Volvo Penta parts to minimize the risk of an explosion or fire. Components in fuel systems and electrical systems on Volvo Penta engines are designed and manufactured to minimize the risk of explosions and fire, in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
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Safety Information Proper fuel quality IMPORTANT: Always use the fuel recommended by Volvo Penta. See Technical Data in Operator’s Manual. Other fuel can damage the engine. Wrong fuel quality can also lead to higher service costs. P0024477 WARNING! Risk of personal injury.
Warranty Your new Volvo Penta engine is covered by a limited warranty, subject to the conditions compiled in the Warranty Information. Note that AB Volvo Penta’s liability is limited to the specification in the Warranty Information (included CD) and Emission Control System Warranty Statement.
These qualities will be maintained through regular servicing and the use of spare parts with the same quality as genuine Volvo Penta parts. If reliable and purpose-built parts are not used, your safety, health, and the machine’s function may be compromised.
Introduction Environmental care Environmental care is a core value at Volvo Penta. Energy efficiency and low emissions are among the most important product related aspects and priority focus areas for Volvo Penta business. Several of the global challenges the world faces are directly or indirectly related to power industries and transports.
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NOTICE! Neglects or failure to follow the points listed here may invalidate the engine emission certificate. This means AB Volvo Penta can no longer guarantee engine conformity with the certified model. Volvo Penta is not responsible for damages or costs arising as a result of this.
The Volvo Penta global network of authorized dealers is at your service. We strongly recommend that you take your product to an authorized Volvo Penta dealer for service and repair. They are specialists in Volvo Penta products and have the accessories, genuine...
Presentation Engines TAD560-61VE This Operator's Manual refers to TAD560VE, TAD561VE, TAD761VE, TAD762VE, TAD763VE, TAD764VE and TAD765VE industrial engines. These engines are in-line, direct injected 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder diesel engines. The engines are equipped with common rail fuel injection systems, electronically controlled fuel management (EMS 2), turbochargers, thermostatically controlled cooling systems and electronic speed control.
EMS (Engine Management System) EMS (Engine Management System) is an electronic system with CAN communication (Controller Area Network) for diesel engine control. The system has been developed by Volvo Penta and includes fuel control and diagnostic function. Diagnostic function Input signals...
Fault Tracing A number of symptoms and possible causes of engine malfunctions are described in the table below. Always contact your Volvo Penta dealer if any problems occur which you cannot solve by yourself. IMPORTANT: Read through the instructions for care and maintenance in before starting work.
Maintenance Schedule Your Volvo Penta engine and its equipment are designed for high reliability and long life. The engines are built to have the smallest possible environmental impact. If given preventive maintenance, according to the maintenance schedule, these qualities will be retained and unnecessary malfunctions will be avoided. In order for the warranty to be valid, the owner must make sure that the services in the service intervals are performed.
The oil change interval may under certain conditions be increased. To see if the engine complies Volvo Penta oil analysis needs to be performed. Contact your Volvo Penta dealer for further information. NOTICE! Oil change intervals must never exceed a period of 12 months.
- in the worst case - can cause engine breakdown. Volvo Penta strongly recommend the use of our own coolants, ”Volvo Penta Coolant VCS Ready Mixed” or the concentrate ”Volvo Penta Coolant VCS”, which...
NOTICE! The coolant level must be higher than the MIN marking. IMPORTANT: Only use coolant recommended by Volvo Penta. Top up with the same type of coolant as already used in the system. Different types of coolant must not be mixed.
1 Empty the cooling system. Refer to Coolant, Draining, page 78. 2 Put a hose into the expansion tank filling hole and flush with clean water, as specified by Volvo Penta– refer to section Water quality in Technical Data, page 96 until the water draining out is completely clear.
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8 When the cooling system is completely free from contamination, close the drain taps and plugs. 9 Fill up with Volvo Penta recommended coolant, following the instructions in the chapters entitled Maintenance, page 76 and Coolant Level, Checking and Topping Up, page 77.
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Damage and costs arising from a failure to meet these requirements are not covered by Volvo Penta warranty obligations. ® If AdBlue /DEF is filled from a can or pump that lacks...
Always stop the engine and break the current using the main switches before working on the engine. IMPORTANT: Contact a Volvo Penta dealer for information if any arc welding will be performed on the application. Arc welding can cause damage to the engine and the electronics.
It is of utmost importance that the conservation is performed correctly, therefore we have compiled a checklist covering the most important points. Before taking the engine out of service for long periods, Volvo Penta recommends that the engine is checked by a qualified workshop for possible need for overhaul or repair.
Sufficient fuel lubricity is essential to protect the fuel injection system against excessive wear. Restrictions for other diesel fuels Volvo Penta also approves the use of other diesel fuels as long as the here specified restrictions are followed. However Volvo Penta does not guarantee compliance with emission legislation or fulfillment of expected lifetime with these other diesel fuels.
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Volvo Penta also approves the use of fuel blends between these paraffinic fuels and diesel fuels that comply with the quality requirements. Service requirements •...
Technical Data Coolant Volvo Penta Coolant VCS and VCS Ready Mixed (yellow) are based on Organic Acid Technology, OAT. IMPORTANT! Different types of coolant must not be mixed with each other. Water Quality ASTM D4985: Total solid particles <340 ppm Total hardness <9,5°...
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Applied standards: EN 61000–6–1, EN 6100–6–2, EN 61000–6–3, EN 61000–6–4, EN 12895, EN-ISO 14982 and EN 13309. For engines equipped with the Volvo Penta Start/Stop System the responsibility for the functional safety of the system lies with the machine manufacturer performing the integration.
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