Operation manual M3.28 Serial numbers Engine serial number Vetus: Mitsubishi: Gearbox serial number: Please enter the serial numbers here. These numbers should be quoted when inquiring about Customer Service, Repairs or Spare Parts (see page 6). We reserve the right to make any changes without previous...
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For the Guarantee Conditions, see the purpose also implies compliance with the manufacturer for resultant damage. Vetus Diesel 'Service and Warrantee conditions laid down by the manufacturer Manual' (320199.04 / STM0016). for operation, maintenance and servic- Manipulations of the injection and regu- ing.
Contents Safety measures Checking the oil level Winter storage procedure Checking the coolant level Introduction Checking and cleaning the Recommissioning after winter storage raw water strainer Data tag Draining water from the water Serial number Troubleshooting separator/fuel filter Cylinder numbering (Bleeding) Fuel pump seal Changing the oil...
1 Safety measures All safety instructions in this manual are designated by the accompanying sym- bol. Please follow them carefully. Pass the safety instructions to other per- • Never attempt to touch moving parts • Always stop the engine before check- sons operating the engine as well.
2 Introduction Dear customer, Vetus diesel engines are designed We have endeavoured to highlight any We are available to help with any addi- both for pleasure and commercial craft. differences so that you will able to locate tional inquiries. Consequently, a wide range of variants...
2 Introduction Data tag, Serial number VD01044 VD01036 VD01035 1 Engine data tag 2 Engine data tag location 3 Engine serial number The v engine serial number and per- The v engine data tag is attached to The M engine serial number etus etus itsubishi...
5 Fuel pump seal Adjustments to the fuel pump are to be Cylinders are numbered consecutively, The manufacturer shall not be held liable carried out by authorized Vetus-Mitsubishi beginning at the front end. for damages resulting from adjustments Service specialists only.
2 Introduction Identification of engine parts Service side 1 Oil filler cap 2 Raw water inlet ø 20 mm 3 Raw water pump 4 Oil dipstick 5 Manual operation of fuel supply pump 6 Oil filter 7 Water separator/fuel filter drain plug 8 Water separator/Fuel filter 9 Gearbox oil dipstick/filler cap...
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2 Introduction Identification of engine parts Starter side 20 Gearbox drain plug 21 Connection for gearbox push-pull cable 22 Starter motor 23 Alternator 24 V-belt 25 Connection for extra expansion tank (Keel cooling model only) 26 Calorifier connection 27 Cooling system air bleed nipple 28 Filler cap for cooling system 29 Expansion tank 30 Heat exchanger...
3 Use General guidelines General guidelines for use Implementing the following recommenda- as well as protecting against frost dam- • Always stop the engine immediately if tions will result in longer life and better age. For specifications see page 67. one of the warning lamps for oil pres- performance and more economical opera- sure, high coolant temperature, high...
Engine Oil 3.6 litres (6 UK pt, 7.6 US pt) 15W-40 API: CF, CF-4 or CI-4 ACEA: A3/B3, A3/B4 For example: - Vetus Marine Diesel Engine Oil 15W-40 - Shell Nautilus Premium Inboard Oil 15W-40 VD01120 VD01002 1 Commissioning the engine 2 Filling with engine oil...
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3 Use First commissioning Vetus engines are normally equipped with ZF-Hurth or Technodrive gear- boxes. In case your engine is equipped with another brand of gearbox follow the instructions given in the supplied own- ers manual. VD01024 VD01024 3 Filling gearbox with oil...
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3 Use First commissioning 3.0 litres oolant quantity (5.3 UK pt, 6.3 US pt) ater heater If a water heater is connected to the engine and this heater is positioned above the upper side of the engine then bleeding of the heater will not take place automatically! Fill the heater separately to bleed the cooling system completely.
3 Use First commissioning Running-in FUEL Never fill the fuel tank while the engine is running. Do not spill fuel. Prevent unnec- essary pollution. VD00002 5 Fuel 6 Other preparations 7 Running-in Ensure that the fuel tank is filled with die- • Check battery and cable connections. In order to ensure a long life for your sel fuel.
3 Use Starting Ambient Pre-heating time Temperature Above + 5°C (41°F) about 6 seconds +5°C to -5°C about 12 seconds (+41°F to +23°F) Below -5°C (23°F) about 18 seconds Maximum 1 minute pre-heating time VD00107 VD00108 10 Pre-heating 11 Pre-heating time Turn the start key on the instrument panel Turn the key further clockwise to the ‘...
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3 Use Starting arNiNg arNiNg Release the key if the engine does Never turn the key to the ‘ ’ posi- start not fire within 10 seconds. Wait until tion while the engine is running. the starter motor has stopped running Doing so will damage the starter VD00109 completely before turning the key to...
3 Use Cruising VD00113 VD00114 13 Tachometer 14 Voltmeter 15 Warning lights Indicating the number of revolutions per Indicating the battery voltage. None of the five warning lights should light minute of the engine. When the engine is running, the battery up while the engine is running. Oil pres- Avoid idling for more than 10 minutes.
3 Use Stopping VD00105 VD00106 VD01037 16 Electrical shutdown 17 Mechanical shutdown Reduce engine speed to idle and shift the When the engine has stopped, turn the On the engine itself stopping is possible gearbox to ‘N ’. Turn the key entirely key to the ‘o ’...
4 Maintenance Introduction Introduction The following guidelines should be Failure to carry out maintenance can result No claim can be made on the Guarantee if observed for daily and periodic mainte- in faults and permanent damage to the maintenance has been neglected. nance. Perform each function at the indi- engine.
4 Maintenance Maintenance schedule Every 10 hours or daily, before starting Every 500 hours, at least once every year Check engine oil level Gearbox oil change Check coolant level Check valve clearance Check water strainer Replace fuel filter Check V-belt After the first 50 hours Check flexible engine mounts Check engine for leaks...
4 Maintenance Checking engine oil level Daily, before starting. VD01001 VD00155 VD01120 1 Check oil level 2 Oil level 3 Topping up oil Turn the engine off. The oil level must be at or near the upper The oil filling cap is on top of the the valve The dipstick is located on the starboard mark on the dipstick*.
4 Maintenance Checking coolant level Daily, before starting. VD01122 (3/8”) VD00158 VD01005 VD01121 4 Checking coolant level 5 Topping up coolant Check the coolant level in the header tank. If necessary, top up. The internal cooling system can be filled This has to be checked when the engine with a mixture of anti-freeze (40 %) and tap is cold.
4 Maintenance Checking and cleaning the raw water strainer Daily, before starting. VD00125 CT30119 6 Checking the raw water strainer 7 Cleaning the strainer Check daily whether there is any dirt in the Close the seacock before removing the lid Check the sealing between the lid and raw water strainer.
4 Maintenance Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter Every 100 operating hours. VD01006 CT30119 VD01007 8 Empty fuel filter 9 Empty water separator 10 Bleeding After the water separator/fuel filter has • Open the drain plug at the lower side of Empty the separately installed water sepa- been drained, the air has to be bled from the filter.
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4 Maintenance Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter Every 100 operating hours. VD01008 VD01009 VD00109 11 Start the engine A second bleeding nipple is located at the Prime the fuel system by pumping the fuel Operate the starter switch until the engine fuel injection pump.
4 Maintenance Engine oil change Every 100 operating hours. 12 Engine oil change Change the engine oil every 100 hours of operation (together with engine oil filter replacement). If the engine runs less than 100 hours dur- ing the year the oil should be changed at least once a year.
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4 Maintenance Engine oil change Every 100 operating hours. : 4.1 litres : StM0051 Mount of oil il filter Code .) (7.2 UK pt, 8.7 US pt) oil filter inCl VD00124 VD01011 VD01120 15 Oiling the oil seal 16 Oil filter installation 17 Refilling with oil Clean the contact surface of the gasket.
19 Checking specific gravity 20 Hydrometer operation Keep battery clean and dry. • Green dot visible - State of charge Every Vetus Maintenance-free battery has Remove battery cables (negative first). 65 % or more. a hydrometer (1) built into the cover.
4 Maintenance Battery, cables and connections Every 100 operating hours. Conventional batteries Conventional batteries Specific State of gravity charge 1.280 100% 1.200 recharge 1.120 recharge immediately VD00119 VD00120 21 Checking electrolyte level 22 Checking specific gravity For conventional batteries it is required Measure the electrolyte specific gravity to check the electrolyte level regularly.
VD01032 23 Oil level check (ZF-Hurth) 24 Oil level check (Technodrive) Unscrew the dipstick out of the gearbox The oil level must between the two marks Vetus engines are normally equipped housing. on the dipstick with ZF-Hurth or Technodrive gearbox- If necessary top up.
4 Maintenance Changing the gearbox oil Every 500 operating hours. VD01043 VD01042 VD01034 25 Draining the oil 26 Filling with new oil Or, if sufficient space below the gearbox is available, oil can be drained by removing Drain the oil with the aid of a separate Refill the gearbox to the correct level via the drain plug.
4 Maintenance Checking valve clearance Every 500 operating hours. Mark on gear- case TDC mark 17° Injection timing mark VD01123 VD00149 27 Checking / adjusting valve clea- 28 Remove rocker cover 29 locating TDC rance Checking the valve clearance must be Remove the 2 nuts of the rocker cover.
4 Maintenance Checking valve clearance Every 500 operating hours. 0.25 mm (0.010”) alVe ClearanCe nlet 0.25 mm (0.010”) xhauSt VD01016 VD00153 30 Adjusting valve clearance Cylinders are numbered consecutively, • Check valve clearance at cylinder 1 and beginning at the front end. adjust if necessary. • Rotate the crankshaft 240° clockwise and check valve clearance at cylin- der 3.
4 Maintenance Fuel filter replacement Every 500 operating hours. : StM3690 uel filter Code VD01017 VD00154 VD00133 31 Fuel filter removal 32 Fuel filter installation The fuel filter is to be replaced as a unit. • Clean any debris from the filter carrier • Install the filter. When the rubber gasket • Close the fuel stopcock.
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4 Maintenance Fuel filter replacement Every 500 operating hours. VD00109 33 Bleeding 34 Start the engine After replacing the fuel filter the air has to Operate the starter switch until the engine be bled from the fuel system. fires; release the starter switch if the engine does not fire within 20 seconds.
4 Maintenance Checking the V-belt Every 500 operating hours. : StM7439 belt Code VD00034 VD00128 VD00129 35 Inspection V-belt 36 Checking tension 37 Tensioning V-belt Inspect the belt for wear and tear (fraying Check tension of the V-belt by applying Loosen the bolt of the adjustment bracket and cracking).
4 Maintenance Flexible engine mounts, hose connections and fasteners Every 500 operating hours. VD01124 VD01041 38 Check flexible engine mounts 39 Inspection hose connections 40 Check fasteners Check the bolts which secure the damper Inspect all hose connections of the cool- Check tightness of all fasteners, bolts and element, the mounting bolts to engine bed ingsystem.
4 Maintenance Raw water pump inspection Every 1000 operating hours. VD01125 VD01126 VD01031 41 Raw water pump inspection 42 Pump cover removal 43 Impeller removal The rubber impeller of the outboard water Inspection where appropriate changing is • Slide the impeller off of the shaft using pump is not proof against running dry. as follows: a waterpump plier.
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4 Maintenance Raw water pump inspection Every 1000 operating hours. : StM8061 Mpeller Code Code STM7686 STM7696 VD00127 VD00004 VD00582 44 Impeller inspection 45 Re-install the impeller 46 Replacing the pump cover • Inspect the impeller for damage. • The impeller should be lubricated with • Replace the cover with a new O-ring.
4 Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 1000 operating hours. 47 Coolant replacement The coolant has to be replaced every 1000 operating hours or at least once every two years. N.B. Replacing the coolant may also be necessary as part of the winter stor- age procedure;...
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4 Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 1000 operating hours. 3.0 litres) oolant (5.3 UK pt, 6.3 UK pt) quantitieS ater heater If a water heater is connected to the engine and this heater is positioned above the upper side of the engine than bleeding of the heater will not take place automatically! Fill the heater separately to bleed the cooling system...
4 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger VD01018 VD01122 VD01019 50 Remove the drain plug 51 Removal of bolts out of the end covers • Close the seacock and detach the • Remove the filler cap from the top of the water inlet hose from the sea water heat exchanger housing to allow air into Take out both central bolts from the end covers and take the end covers with the pump.
4 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger VD01020 VD01021 STM7217 52 Remove heat exchanger 53 Cleaning the heat exchanger Slide the heat exchanger out of the hous- Clean the heat exchanger: Use a pipe ing. cleaner to remove fouling in the pipes. Then rinse the heat exchanger pipes with clean water.
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4 Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger : StM6113 (2 ring Code VD00157 STM6202 54 Replacing heat exchanger 55 Replacing the end covers Replace the heat exchanger in the original Fit the end covers in the housing; the con- Tighten up the bolts when both covers are position in the heat exchanger housing.
4 Maintenance Checking engine speed arNiNg Minimum speed adjust- The maximum engine speed adjust- ment screw ment screw has been correctly set Maximum at the factory and sealed. DO NOT speed adjust- attempt to remove this seal. ment screw Lead seal VD00134 VD00150 56 Checking engine speed...
5 Winter storage procedure VD01006 VD00136 1 Fuel system Running with protective fuel mixture Drain the water from the water separator/ * Engine oil with protective properties. Connect the fuel supply pipe to a can filled fuel filter and the fuel tank. Ensure that the E.g.
5 Winter storage procedure VD01010 VD00125 2 lubrication system 3 Raw water cooling system With the engine still at operating tem- Close the seacock before removing the lid Check the seal between the lid and hous- perature: (If not, run the engine until warm, of the water strainer.
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5 Winter storage procedure VD01122 VD00139 CT40063 Fresh water cooling system Electrical system To avoid corrosion during winter storage Disconnect the battery cables. Charge batteries during winter lay-up reg- the cooling system must be filled with an ularly if required! antifreeze/water mixture (or a coolant).
6 Recommissioning after winter storage VD00027 VD00141 VD01017 1 Fuel system Drain the water from the fuel tank. Install a new fuel filter. (page 36). Drain the water from the water separator/ fuel filter. (page 26)
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6 Recommissioning after winter storage VD00137 VD01001 VD00125 2 lubrication system 3 Raw water cooling system Check the engine oil level. (page Check that the lid of the raw water strainer Open the fuel valve. is reinstalled.
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6 Recommissioning after winter storage VD01125 VD01045 VD00138 The lid of the raw water pump and drain Re-tighten possible loose hose clamps. Open the sea cock. plugs are reinstalled. (pages 40, 42)
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6 Recommissioning after winter storage VD01122 CT40063 VD00140 4 Fresh water cooling system 5 Electrical system Connect the batteries. Check the coolant level. (page 24) Make sure that the batteries are fully charged. (page 30, 50)
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6 Recommissioning after winter storage VD01127 VD01043 VD00581 6 Check engine for leaks 7 Changing the gearbox oil 8 Checking instruments and remote controls Check the operation of the instruments, Start the engine. Stop the engine and change the oil of the Check the fuel system, the cooling system gearbox.
7 Troubleshooting General Engine faults are in most cases caused by Please note that these tables can never be improper operation or insufficient mainte- complete. nance. Before starting, make sure that nobody is If you are unable to identify the cause of In case of a fault, always check first that the fault or to rectify it yourself, then con- in the immediate vincinity of the engine.
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7 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 2 Engine cranks but will not start, no smoke from 1 Engine will not crank exhaust Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Faulty or discharged battery. Check / recharge bat- Fuel stop valve closed. Open. tery and check engine (Nearly) Empty fuel tank.
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7 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 3 Engine cranks but will not start, smoke from exhaust 4 Engine starts but runs unevenly (rough idling) or stalls Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Air in fuel system. Check and bleed. (Nearly) Empty fuel tank. Refill. Faulty injector/injection pump.
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7 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 5 Engine does not reach maximum rpm under load 6 Engine overheats Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Air in fuel system. Check and bleed. Faulty injector/injection pump. Check, replace if Fuel filter clogged with water Check or replace.
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7 Troubleshooting Fault finding table 7 Engine not firing on all cylinders 8 Engine has little or no oil pressure Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Air in fuel system. Check and bleed. Oil level too low. Increase level. Fuel filter clogged with water Check or replace.
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7 Troubleshooting Fault finding table Blue exhaust smoke (idling) White exhaust smoke (at full load) Possible fault Remedy Possible fault Remedy Oil level too high. Lower level. Air in fuel system. Check and bleed. Excessive inclination of engine. Check / Adjust. Faulty injector/injection pump.
: 20 kW (27.2 hp) at the prop shaft (ISO 3046-1) : 19.3 kW (26.2 hp) General at no. of revolutions of : 3600 rpm Make : Vetus Mitsubishi Torque, : 51.3 Nm Number of cylinders : (5.2 kgm, 37.8 ft.lb) Based on : L3E-6ADM at no.
8 Technical data Engine specifications Oil lubrication system Exhaust system Oil capacity, max. Exhaust diameter : 40 mm without oil filter : 3,6 litres (6 UK pt, 7.6 US pt) Exhaust back pressure : at specified output with oil filter : 4,1 litres (7.2 UK pt, 8.7 US pt) : max.
Transmissie olie type A, Suffix A. (-4°F up to +95°F) For example : Vetus Transmission Oil Shell Donax T6 For example: Vetus Marine Diesel Engine Oil 15W-40 Gulf Dextron Shell Nautilus Premium Inboard Oil 15W-40 Other brands of gearboxes: See supplied owners manual for oil type and quantities.
9 Operating media Fuel Fuel Quality Grade Winter-grade fuel Use commercially available diesel fuel with less than 0.5% sulfer Waxing may occur at low temperatures, clogging the fuel system content. If the sulfur content is higher than 0.5%, the intervals and reducing engine efficiency.
9 Operating media Coolant Coolant fluid Water quality for coolant preparation Use preferably tap water. The preparation and monitoring of coolant in inter-cooled engines is especially important because corrosion, cavitation and freezing If an other available fresh water is used; the values given below can lead to engine damage.
12 Index Cylinder numbering 7 Fuel supply pipe connection 8 Fuse 8 Adjusting valve clearance 35 Air inlet silencer 8 Draining the oil 28 Airvent connection 9 Gearbox 8 Alternator 9 Gearbox drain plug 9 Gearbox Lubricating Oil 65 Electrical system connector box 8 Gearbox oil dipstick/filler cap 8 Engine data tag 6 Battery 30, 31...
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12 Index Oil level 23 Starting 16–18 Fresh water cooling system 50 Operating media 65–67 Stopping 20 Fuel system 48 Overall dimensions 70 Lubrication system 49 Raw water cooling system 49 Wiring diagram 68, 69 Tachometer 19 Pre-heating 17 Technical data 62–64 Tensioning V-belt 38 Topping up coolant 24 Topping up oil 23...
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