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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION KEEL COOLED BOAT ENGINE MANUAL For the following engine models: T-10-K T-15-K T-20-K RDG603A18 – Issue 14...
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SAFETY Thornycroft is concerned for your safety. We use safety statements throughout the manual to call your attention to the potential hazards associated with the operation of your Thornycroft engine. Follow the precautions listed throughout the manual before operation, during operation and during servicing/maintenance procedures for your safety, the safety of others and to protect the performance of your engine.
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Engine Details Engine Serial Number: Please enter your engine serial number in the space provided above. Please quote the engine identification number during any enquiry or when ordering spare parts. Information about the engine serial number and its location on the engine can be found in SECTION 2 of the manual.
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The information and recommendations given in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. Thornycroft reserve the right to change the specification of its products and manuals without prior notice. Depending upon the equipment specification of the engine and accessories fitted, there may be discrepancies with the information presented in this handbook.
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Routine maintenance outlined in the Owner’s Manual must be performed using genuine parts in order to maintain warranty coverage. If the customer performs maintenance, Thornycroft reserves the right to make future warranty coverage possible only with proof of proper maintenance.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED This limited warranty does not cover routine maintenance items, adjustments, normal wear and tear, damage caused by abnormal use, operation of the product in a manner inconsistent with the recommended operation/duty cycle section of the Owner’s Manual, accident, submersion, improper installation (proper installation specification and techniques are set forth in the Operations and First time running sections in this manual), use of an accessory or part not manufactured or sold by us, or alteration or removal of parts.
SECTION 1 – Safety Precautions 1. General NOTICE: NEVER PERMIT ANYONE TO OPERATE THE ENGINE WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING. It is the responsibility of the installer/operator to ensure that the finished installation complies with CE Marking, UKCA Marking, relevant Health & Safety requirements, the Recreational Craft Directive and or any other legislative requirements before commissioning.
The engine and its accessories are not intended to be put into operation until they are integrated into the boat as a whole. No person should be in the engine compartment and the engine cover or deck hatches should be closed whilst the engine is running. 4.
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WARNING: BURN HAZARD! BATTERIES CONTAIN SULPHURIC ACID. NEVER ALLOW BATTERY FLUID TO COME IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING. SEVERE BURNS COULD RESULT. MAKE SURE THE CORRECT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN. • Batteries can produce explosive gases; keep sparks and flames away from the battery. NO SMOKING •...
T-10-K-XXXXX-D Figure 1: Engine Identification Badge Description of Models: T-10-K / T-15-K / T-20-K: Keel cooled dry exhaust manifold. *Note: There are a number of other optional extras that may be fitted to an engine that are not listed here.
4. Control Panel Overview • All Thornycroft engines are supplied with a control panel. • Depending on the model of Thornycroft engine, the control panel will either be a standard control panel or a deluxe control panel. The following table shows which panel comes with each type of engine as standard.
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• The water temperature warning light will only come on for a brief period of time when the ignition is first turned on as a bulb check. It will then only illuminate in the case of the engine coolant temperature exceeding the maximum safety level. •...
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Description Procedure for Warning Light Tachometer Gauge Hour Meter Reduce the engine revs and stop the engine within one or two minutes. Check the coolant level (refer to 8. Cooling System of SECTION 7 - SERVICE PROCEDURE). If the coolant level is incorrect, fill it to the correct level (refer to 8.
6. Overall Dimensions of the Basic Control Panel (All Dimensions are in mm) Figure 7: Basic Control Panel Dimensions 7. Overall Dimensions of the Standard Control Panel (All Dimensions are in mm) Figure 8: Standard Control Panel Dimensions RDG603A18 – Issue 14 Page 19 of 82...
8. Overall Dimensions of the Deluxe Control Panel (All Dimensions are in mm) Figure 9: Deluxe Control Panel Dimensions RDG603A18 – Issue 14 Page 20 of 82...
SECTION 5 – Installation NOTICE: REFER TO THE THORNYCROFT MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLING THE ENGINE. 1. Ventilation • All internal combustion engines radiate heat and require cool, clean air to aid complete combustion. • Please ensure that adequate engine room ventilation is provided, by fitting at least two...
Figure 10: Skin Tank Flow Diagram Recommended Skin Tank Size Suggested Length mm Skin tank surface Suggested Engine area m Height mm 10/15 10/15 0.75m 1000 0.75 1250 The skin tank size must be increased by up to approx 10% or a separate skin tank installed to cool the hydraulic oil, if a hydraulic bow thruster is used.
A.S.A.P Supplies Part Number Size of Hose (mm) 206428 28mm A.S.A.P. Supplies LTD can be contacted by: Telephone +44 1502 716993 Internet www.asap-supplies.com Please be aware that other suppliers are available. 6. Shaft Connection and Propeller Selection • Some type of flexible coupling must be used to connect the gearbox output flange to the propeller shaft flange.
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Figure 11: Correct Anti-Vibration Mount Installation RDG603A18 – Issue 14 Page 24 of 82...
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Figure 12: Correct Anti-Vibration Mount Installation Description Normal mounting position Alternative mounting position if engine compartment space is restricted Figure 13: Anti-Vibration Mount Installation Points RDG603A18 – Issue 14 Page 25 of 82...
8. Engine Alignment • The gearbox output shaft flange and propeller shaft input flange must be almost perfectly aligned. A maximum of 0.05mm (0.002”) misalignment in any plane is acceptable. Ensure alignment is rechecked after the first 4 hours of running, after the first month and thereafter annually.
10. Electrics CAUTION • Do not attach any part, hose or cable to the engine wiring harness. There is a warning label attached to the harness to remind you of this. • Connect the wiring extension harness multi plug to the panel plug and the other end to the engine.
NOTICE: ENGINE OIL WITH A HIGHER API CLASS THAN CD IS UNSUITABLE FOR CANAL BOAT OPERATION AND WILL CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE IF USED. • All engines are supplied fully run in. • Check oil levels in engine and gearbox before starting •...
14. Coolant WARNING: SCALD HAZARD! NEVER REMOVE THE COOLANT BOTTLE CAP IF THE ENGINE IS HOT. STEAM AND HOT COOLANT WILL SPURT OUT AND CAUSE INJURY. TIGHTEN THE CAP SECURELY AFTER BEING REMOVED. STEAM CAN SPURT OUT DURING ENGINE OPERATION IF THE CAP IS LOOSE. WARNING: BURN HAZARD! WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE COOLS BEFORE YOU DRAIN THE ENGINE COOLANT.
Figure 15: Water Tap on Keel Cooled Engines Calorifer: • The calorifiers are positioned as per (Figure 16) Inlet Outlet Figure 16: Position of Calorifiers on a Keel Cooled Engine • The temperature of coolant flowing to the calorifier from the engine can be between 85 and 90C.
16. Domestic Battery Bank DANGER: EXPLOSION HAZARD! NEVER SHORT OUT THE BATTERY TERMINALS, INCLUDING WHEN CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE THIS WILL RESULT IN A SPARK AND MAY CAUSE AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE. WARNING: BURN HAZARD! BATTERIES CONTAIN SULPHURIC ACID. NEVER ALLOW BATTERY FLUID TO COME IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING.
• Turn ignition on (do not start engine). • Press and hold black button on rear of tacho until “H-“appears on the digital display at the bottom of the tacho (on the front). • When pressing and holding the black button on rear of tacho, the value displayed will increase / decrease until the button is released.
Part Description Part Number Exhaust Coupling 1½” x 1½” BSP RDG1916 Exhaust Silencer DSA-38 RDG1911 Flexible Exhaust Hose (18”) RDG1879 Blanket 18” Flexy Exhaust RDG2477 1 ½”F x 1 ½”F BSP 90 Elbow RDG5898 ✓ Figure 17: Correct Installation of Exhaust •...
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heat generated, when a hydraulic bow thruster is used. An additional separate skin tank of suitable capacity with separate water circulating pump will need to be fitted when a hydraulic drive system or hydraulic bow thruster is used. Hydraulic oil coolers should be installed in the seawater cooling system after the engine, not before.
20. Installation Check List Please tick box Engine alignment correct, clearance all round, check propeller turns by hand (Ensure ignition is off battery and battery master switch is off) Anti-Vibration mounts correct height, spacers if necessary. Make sure all nuts are tight Exhaust system as specified Battery leads are of correct size, tightened and start battery is charged Check tension of alternator belts &...
SECTION 6 – Operation NOTICE: REFER TO THE THORNYCROFT MANUAL PRIOR TO STARTING THE ENGINE. 1. Starting the engine for the first time • Remove ignition key. • Ensure all oil and coolant levels are checked. • Ensure both the engine and domestic batteries are connected. Both battery master switches must be turned on.
• Stop engine immediately if any abnormal noises are detected. • Visually check the engine for oil, fuel and coolant leaks (after initial start-up and at regular intervals). Note: The engine must be stopped and ignition key removed to carry out this check. 3.
• All engines run on diesel fuel. DO NOT USE BIODIESEL • Please note that when the vessel is to be left for any period of time, the fuel tank should be left full to eliminate the build-up of condensation and formation of water in the fuel tank.
SECTION 7 – Service Procedure NOTICE: REFER TO THE THORNYCROFT MANUAL PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE WORK. WARNING: PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE WORK MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN. 1. Engine Oil and Filter Change...
2. Air Filter Check and Change • Release the three spring clips. Pull off the end cover to reveal the filter element. The element simply pulls out. • To fit the new element, slide the open end of the filter element into the main body. Gently push the element until fully seated.
• Do not allow oil or contaminated parts to enter the inland water way system. 5. Fuel Filter Drain – 10 /15 / 20 WARNING: DIESEL FUEL IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. WARNING: DIESEL FUEL IS HARMFUL TO SKIN. MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN.
Drain Screw Figure 19: Fuel Filter Drain Screw 6. Fuel Filter Change DANGER: DIESEL FUEL IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. WARNING: DIESEL FUEL IS HARMFUL TO SKIN. MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN. • Ensure the fuel tank is at least ¾ full prior to undertaking this procedure. •...
7. Fuel System Bleeding DANGER: DIESEL FUEL IS FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. WARNING: DIESEL FUEL IS HARMFUL TO SKIN. MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN. • Ensure the fuel tank is at least ¾ full prior to undertaking this procedure. •...
WARNING: BURN HAZARD! WAIT UNTIL THE ENGINE COOLS BEFORE YOU DRAIN THE ENGINE COOLANT. HOT ENGINE COOLANT MAY SPLASH AND BURN YOU. • To check the coolant level, ensure that the engine has been shut down for at least half an hour.
10. Belt Maintenance WARNING: SEVERE HAZARD! KEEP HANDS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY FROM MOVING/ROTATING PARTS. WEAR TIGHT FITTING CLOTHING AND KEEP YOUR HAIR SHORT OR TIE BACK. REMOVE ALL JEWELLERY BEFORE COMMENCING WORK. CHECK BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE THAT ANY TOOLS OR RAGS USED DURING MAINTENANCE HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AREA.
• Loosen the top adjuster bolts and the lower mounting pivot nut and bolt. • Push the alternator towards the engine to loosen the belt. • Remove the belt. • Hold the belt in position over the top alternator pulley. Rotate the engine if required by hand, to guide the new belt into the “vee”.
SECTION 8 – Service Schedule NOTICE: REFER TO THE THORNYCROFT MANUAL PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE WORK. WARNING: PRIOR TO CARRYING OUT ANY SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE WORK MAKE SURE THE RELEVANT PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IS WORN. 1. Specifications and Capacities...
2. Service Intervals Check Change Notes Every 150 Hours Engine Oil & Filter Daily (Level) First change after 25 hours OR 12 Months* Weekly Every 300 Hours Gearbox Oil First change after 25 hours (Level) OR 12 Months* Coolant Level Daily (Level) Every 24 Months At first 50 hour...
SECTION 10 – Technical Data 1. Engine Data Engine Model T-10-K / T-15-K T- 20-K Type In Line, Water Cooled, 4 Stroke In Line, Water Cooled, 4 Stroke Combustion Chamber Swirl Chamber Swirl Chamber Aspiration Natural Natural Number of Cylinders Bore x Stroke 78 x 78.4mm...
The flexible fuel lines used on the engine comply with ISO 7840. 3. Dry Weight of Engine Data Dry Weight of Engine (Including Gearbox)* Model Dry Weight (kg) T-10-K / T-15-K 142kg T-20-K 160kg * The dry weights stated are for the standard engine in each model range. If a different gearbox or additional alternators are ordered the weight will change accordingly.
SECTION 11 – Service Parts Model T-10-K / T-15-K / T-20-K Fuel Filter RDG906A3 50A Alt Belt GB/T12732-2008 70A Alt Belt (Single Alt Engine) GB/T12732-2008 Air Filter Element RDG6601 Oil Filter 119305-35170 Control Panel: Basic Control Panel RDG207A16 Standard Control Panel...
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Engine Oil: Engine Oil is available from your Dealer in convenient 5 litre containers (Part Number RDG6110). Diesel Fuel Additive: Diesel fuel additive is available from your Dealer in a handy 500ml container (Part No RDG80210219). RDG603A18 – Issue 14 Page 57 of 82...
1. Declaration of Conformity for Recreational Craft Propulsion Engines to the Directive No 2013/53/EU Name of Engine Manufacturer: E.P.Barrus LTD Name of Authorised Representative: Thornycroft Engines Ltd Address: Unit 1 Townsend Buildings, Melbury Osmond, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0LP, England, United Kingdom...
Engine Type: Inboard Engine Fuel Type: Diesel Combustion Cycle: 4 Stroke Identification of Engine(s) covered by this Declaration of Conformity Engine Model Engine Type Engine Family code Type Approval Certificate Number T-10-K 2M78 T-15-K 3M78 HPiUK-R1105-T002-I-01-00 T-20-K 3M78 Essential Requirements...
3. Partly Completed Machinery: Designation: Marine engines for propulsion of, and incorporation into, watercraft. Description: Serial No.: and their Thornycroft T-10 XX-2400-X derivatives. Thornycroft T-15 XX-2400-X Base Engine: 2M78 4. The essential health and safety requirements of the Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex I, relating to the design and construction of the engines have been applied and fulfilled as shown in Annex A of this Declaration.
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ANNEX A The essential health and safety requirements for machinery can only be made compliant partly by Barrus. Therefore Barrus recommends to double-check the paragraphs from Annex 1 of the Directive 2006/42/EC mentioned below for compliance with the Directive for your particular machine. Chapter Subject Applied...
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1.3 PROTECTION AGAINST MECHANICAL HAZARDS 1.3.1 Risk of loss of stability Lifting eyes are provided on the engine. The secure and stable installation of engine is to be carried out by the boat builder/installer. 1.3.2 Risk of break-up during operation Instructions to indicate the type and frequency of inspections and maintenance required for safety reasons are in the accompanying manual.
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Except for the exhaust, fuel, and cooling water system which needs to be properly connected by the boat builder or installer according to the Thornycroft Manual. 1.5.14 Risk of being trapped in a machine Not applicable By boat builder/installer.
SECTION 13 – Lubricant Safety Data Sheets 1. Ground Force 10W-40 SAFETY DATA SHEET Ground Force 10W-40 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Product name Ground Force 10W-40 Product number 7450 Internal identification GHS21580 REACH registration number n/a Mixture...
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SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.2. Mixtures Distillates (petroleum) solvent-dewaxed heavy paraffinic 30-60% CAS-No.: 64742-65-0 EC No.: 265-169-7 REACH registration number: 01- 2119471299-27-XXXX A petroleum product. DMSO extract < 3 % weight ( IP 346 ) Classification Classification (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC) Not classified.
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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog. Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. Media 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specific hazards Heat from fire could result in drums bursting Hazardous combustion...
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8.2. Exposure controls Protective equipment Appropriate engineering Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. Observe any occupational exposure controls limits for the product or ingredients. Eye/face protection Eyewear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates eye contact is possible.
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Decomposition Temperature Not determined. Viscosity 89.4 cSt @ 40°C Explosive properties Not considered to be explosive. Explosive under the influence Not considered to be explosive. of a flame Oxidising properties The mixture itself has not been tested but none of the ingredient substances meet the criteria for classification as oxidising.
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Carcinogenicity Carcinogenicity This product contains mineral oils which are considered to be severly refined and not considered to be carcinogenic under IARC. All of the oils in this product have been demonstrated to contain less than 3% extractables by the IP346 test Reproductive toxicity Reproductive toxicity - fertility No data available to suggest the product will cause reproductive toxicity.
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12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Results of PBT and vPvB This product does not contain any substances classified as PBT or vPvB. assessment 12.6. Other adverse effects Other adverse effects None known. SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Waste treatment methods General information This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
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15.2. Chemical safety assessment No chemical safety assessment has been carried out. Inventories Canada - DSL/NDSL All the ingredients are listed or exempt. US - TSCA All the ingredients are listed or exempt. Australia - AICS All the ingredients are listed or exempt. Korea - KECI All the ingredients are listed or exempt.
2. Liquimatic Super ATF SAFETY DATA SHEET Liquimatic Super ATF SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Product name Liquimatic Super ATF Product number 7290 Internal identification GHS21439 REACH registration number n/a Mixture 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses Transmission fluid Uses advised against...
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SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog. Unsuitable extinguishing Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire. Media 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specific hazards Heat from fire could result in drums bursting Hazardous combustion...
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Not applicable. Melting point -40°C Pour point Initial boiling point and range >320°C @ 101.3 kPa Flash point 196°C PMCC (Pensky-Martens closed cup). Evaporation rate Not relevant. Upper/lower flammability or Not known. explosive limits Other flammability Product is not flammable but on excessive heating may become combustible. Vapour pressure <0.1 kPa @ 20°C Vapour density...
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SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity - oral Acute toxicity oral (LD₅₀ 2,000.0 mg/kg) Species Notes (oral LD₅₀) Not expected to be highly toxic based on information of ingredients. Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Acute toxicity - dermal Acute toxicity dermal (LD₅₀...
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SECTION 12: Ecological Information Ecotoxicity Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Not regarded as dangerous for the environment. 12.1. Toxicity Toxicity Based on available data the classification criteria are not met. Not considered toxic to fish. Acute toxicity –...
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14.3. Transport hazard class(es) No transport warning sign required. 14.4. Packing group Not applicable. 14.5. Environmental hazards Environmentally hazardous substance/marine pollutant 14.6. Special precautions for user Not applicable. 14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Transport in bulk according to Not applicable.
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SECTION 16: Other information Revision comments NOTE: Lines within the margin indicate significant changes from the previous revision. Issued by Regulatory Affairs Revision date 26/10/2015 Revision SDS number 21439 Hazard statements in full H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
SECTION 14 – Thornycroft Service Record Card SERVICE RECORD CARD ……………………………………………………………………… Model: ……………………………………………………………….. Engine No: Carried out by Thornycroft Boat Builder Stamp: Print Name: Commission of Boat and Hand Over to Customer. (Refer to the Installation Check List Page in this Actual Hours: Manual).
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