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For the Guarantee Conditions, see the Vetus Diesel Service and The relevant accident prevention guidelines and other gener- Warrantee Manual. ally accepted safety and industrial hygiene regulations must be observed.
Contents Serial numbers Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger Checking engine rpm Checking the oil level Introduction Checking the coolant level Checking and cleaning the Winter lay-up raw water strainer Engine description Winter storage procedure Draining water from the water Recommissioning after winter General separator/fuel filter storage...
Introduction Dear customer, Vetus diesel engines are designed both for pleasure and com- mercial craft. Consequently, a wide range of variants are offered to meet the requirements of specific cases. Your engine is appropriately equipped for your vessel, which means that not necessarily all components described in this manual are mounted to your engine.
Introduction Safety measures All safety instructions in this manual are desig- • Never attempt to touch moving parts when the engine is run- nated by the accompanying symbol. Please follow ning. them carefully. • Never touch hot parts of the engine, and keep flammable materials well away from the engine. Pass the safety instructions to other persons operating the engine as well.
Engine description General VD01077 VD01048 VD01049 Engine data tag Engine data tag location Engine serial number The v engine serial number and per- The v engine data tag is attached to The M engine serial number is etus etus itsubishi formance data are printed on the engine the valve cover.
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Vetus-Mitsubishi Service The maximum engine speed adjustment specialists only. screw has been sealed to prevent this.
Engine description Identification of engine parts Starter side 22 Starter motor 23 Raw water inlet ø 20 mm 24 Raw water pump 25 V-belt 26 Alternator 27 Filler cap for cooling system 28 Expansion tank 29 Heat exchanger 30 Cooling system drain plug 31 Airvent connection 32 Exhaust injection bend ø...
General guidelines General guidelines for use Implementing the following recommendations will result in longer life and better performance and more economical operation of your engine. • Carry out the maintenance described regularly, including the ‘Daily procedures before starting’. • Use anti-freeze in the engine coolant all year long, this helps prevent corrosion as well as protecting against frost damage.
Engine Oil 5 litres (1 UKgal) 15W40 API: CD, CE or CF4 ACEA: A3/B3, A3/B4 For example: - Vetus Marine Diesel Engine Oil 15W-40 - Shell Nautilus Premium Inboard Oil 15W-40 VD01052 VD01053 Commissioning the engine Filling with engine oil...
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First commissioning Vetus engines are normally equipped with Technodrive or ZF-Hurth gear- boxes. In case your engine is equipped with another brand of gearbox follow the instructions given in the supplied own- ers manual. VD01034 VD01054 Filling gearbox with oil...
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First commissioning oolant 6.5 litres (1.4 UKgal) quantity 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 (3/8”) completely.
First commissioning Running-in Never fill the fuel tank while FUEL the engine is running. Do not spill fuel. Prevent unneces- sary pollution. VD00002 Fuel Other preparations Running-in Ensure that the fuel tank is filled with diesel • Check battery and cable connections. In order to ensure a long life for your fuel.
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 Pre-heating Pre-heating time Turn the start key on the instrument panel Turn the key further clockwise to the ‘...
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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 motor.
With the engine stopped and the start key alarm buzzer. If this alarm buzzer sounds in the first position, the voltmeter should while running, s top the eNgiNe iMMedi Idling speed, indicate 12 Volts. ately M4.15: 840 rpm M4.17: 840 rpm...
Stopping VD00105 VD00106 VD01057 Electrical shutdown 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 ’...
Routine Maintenance Introduction Introduction The following guidelines should be observed for daily and peri- odic maintenance. Perform each function at the indicated time interval. The intervals stated are for normal operational conditions. Service the unit more frequently under severe conditions. Failure to carry out maintenance can result in faults and perma- nent damage to the engine.
Routine 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 Cleaning fuel lift pump After the first 50 hours Check V-belt Check flexible engine mounts...
Maintenance Checking engine oil level Daily, before starting. VD01058 VD00126 VD01052 Check oil level Oil level 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*.
Maintenance Checking coolant level Daily, before starting. VD01059 (3/8”) VD00144 VD01056 VD01055 Checking coolant level 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.
Maintenance Checking and cleaning the raw water strainer Daily, before starting. VD00125 CT30119 Checking the raw water strainer 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.
Maintenance Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter Every 100 operating hours. VD01060 VD00027 VD00107 Empty fuel filter Empty water separator 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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Maintenance Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter Every 100 operating hours. VD01061 VD01062 VD00109 Start the engine A second bleeding nipple is located at the Operate the starter switch until the engine Open the two bleeding nipples to speed fuel injection pump.
Maintenance Engine oil change Every 100 operating hours. 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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Maintenance Engine oil change Every 100 operating hours. : StM0051 Mount of oil il filter Code 5.6 litres (1.25 UKgal) oil filter inCl VD00124 VD01065 VD01052 Oiling the oil seal Oil filter installation Refilling with oil Clean the contact surface of the gasket. Install the filter in accordance with the Refill the engine with new oil (for specifica- Lubricate the oil seal of the new filter ele-...
Checking specific gravity Hydrometer operation Keep battery clean and dry. • Green dot visible - State of charge 65 % Every Vetus Maintenance-free battery has Remove battery cables (negative first). or more. a hydrometer (1) built into the cover. Clean battery posts (+ and -) and clamps • Dark- State of charge less than...
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 Checking electrolyte level Checking specific gravity The gases emitted by the For conventional batteries it is required Measure the electrolyte specific gravity battery are explosive! Keep to check the electrolyte level regularly.
Oil level check (ZF-Hurth) 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.
Maintenance Changing the gearbox oil Every 500 operating hours. VD01043 VD01042 VD01034 Draining the oil Filling with new oil Or, if sufficient space below the gearbox is Drain the oil with the aid of a separate Refill the gearbox to the correct level via available, oil can be drained by removing sump pump.
Maintenance Checking valve clearance Every 500 operating hours. TDC mark Mark on gearcase cylinder 1 and 4 Injection timing mark TDC mark cylinder 2 and 3 VD01067 VD00130 Checking / adjusting valve clearance Remove rocker cover locating TDC Checking the valve clearance must be Remove the 5 bolts of the rocker cover.
Maintenance Checking valve clearance Every 500 operating hours. 0.25 mm (0.010”) alVe ClearanCe nlet 0.25 mm (0.010”) xhauSt 1.2 x 6.5 VD01068 VD00146 Adjusting valve clearance Cylinder numbering • Check valve clearance at cylinder 1 and Cylinders are numbered consecutively, adjust if necessary. beginning at the front end. • Rotate the crankshaft 180°...
Maintenance Fuel filter replacement Every 500 operating hours. : StM3690 uel filter Code VD01017 VD00154 VD00133 Fuel filter removal 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.
Maintenance Cleaning fuel lift pump Every 500 operating hours. : StM4050 uel filter Code Fuel filter STM7220 VD00109 Fuel lift pump Bleeding Start the engine • Check, and if necessary clean, filter After replacing the fuel filter and cleaning Operate the starter switch until the engine inside the fuel lift pump.
Maintenance Checking the V-belt Every 500 operating hours. : StM7966 belt Code VD00034 VD00128 VD00129 Inspection V-belt Checking tension 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).
Maintenance Flexible engine mounts, hose connections and fasteners Every 500 operating hours. VD00160 VD01069 Check flexible engine mounts Inspection hose connections 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.
Maintenance Raw water pump inspection Every 1000 operating hours. 1.6 x 6.3 VD01070 VD01071 VD01031 Raw water pump inspection Pump cover removal 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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Maintenance Raw water pump inspection Every 1000 operating hours. : StM8061 : StM8002 Mpeller Code aSket Code VD00127 VD00004 VD00159 Impeller inspection Re-install the impeller Replacing the pump cover • Inspect the impeller for damage. • The impeller should be lubricated with • Replace the cover with a new gasket. glycerin or a non-petroleum based lubri- • Replace the impeller if necessary.
Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 1000 operating hours. 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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Maintenance Coolant replacement Every 1000 operating hours. oolant ater heater 6.5 litres (1.4 UKgal) quantity 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 completely.
Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger VD01073 VD01059 VD01076 Remove the drain plug Removal of bolts out of the end covers • Close the seacock and detach the • Remove the filler cap from the top of the Take out both central bolts from the end water inlet hose from the sea water heat exchanger housing to allow air into covers and take the end covers with the pump.
Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger VD01075 VD01021 STM7217 Remove heat exchanger Cleaning the heat exchanger Slide the heat exchanger out of the housing. Clean the heat exchanger: Use a pipe cleaner to remove fouling in the pipes. Then rinse the heat exchanger pipes with clean water.
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Maintenance Cleaning the heat exchanger : StM6113 (2 rinG Code VD00157 VD00143 Replacing heat exchanger Replacing the end covers Tighten up the bolts when both covers are Replace the heat exchanger in the original Fit the end covers in the housing; the con- in the correct position.
Maintenance Checking engine speed arNiNg Increasing RPM The maximum engine speed adjust- ment screw has been correctly set Minimum at the factory and sealed. DO NOT speed adjust- attempt to remove this seal. ment screw Maximum speed adjust- ment screw Lead seal VD00134 VD00145...
Winter lay-up Winter storage procedure VD01060 VD00136 Fuel system Running with protective fuel mixture Drain the water from the water separator/ Connect the fuel supply pipe to a can filled * Engine oil with protective properties. fuel filter and the fuel tank. Ensure that the with a mixture of one (1) part of engine oil* E.g.
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Winter lay-up Winter storage procedure VD01063 VD00125 lubrication system 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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Winter lay-up Winter storage procedure VD01059 VD00139 VD001xx Fresh water cooling system Electrical system Charging the batteries To avoid corrosion during winter storage Disconnect the battery cables. Charge batteries during winter lay-up regularly the cooling system must be filled with an if required! antifreeze/water mixture (or a coolant).
Winter lay-up Recommissioning after winter storage Check that the lid of the raw water Open the sea cock. strainer is reinstalled. VD00125 VD00138 Check that the lid of the raw water Check the coolant level. (page 24) pump and drain plugs are reinstalled. (pages 40, 42) VD01070 VD01059...
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Winter lay-up Recommissioning after winter storage Drain the water from the water sepa- Open the fuel valve. rator/fuel filter. (page 26) VD00027 VD00137 Drain the water from the fuel tank. Make sure that the batteries are fully charged. (pages 30, 50) VD00141 CT40063 Install a new fuel filter.
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Winter lay-up Recommissioning after winter storage Start the engine. Check the fuel system, the cooling system and the exhaust for leakage. VD01078 Stop the engine and change the oil of the gearbox. (page 33) VD01043 Check the operation of the instru- ments, the remote control and the gearbox.
Troubleshooting General Engine faults are in most cases caused by improper operation or insufficient maintenance. In case of a fault, always check first that the operation and main- tenance instructions have been followed. In the following tables information is given about the possible causes of faults and suggested remedies.
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Troubleshooting Fault finding table 1 Engine will not crank 2 Engine cranks but will not start, no smoke from 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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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.
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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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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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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.
Technical data Engine specifications Model M4.15 M4.17 Model M4.15 M4.17 General Maximum output Make Vetus Mitsubishi at the flywheel (ISO 3046-1) 24.3 kW (33 hp) 30.9 kW (42 hp) Number of cylinders at the prop shaft (ISO 3046-1) 23.6 kW (32.1 hp) 30 kW (40.8 hp)
Technical data Engine specifications Model M4.15 M4.17 Model M4.15 M4.17 Oil lubrication system Exhaust system Oil capacity, max. Exhaust diameter 50 mm without oil filter 5.4 litres (1.2 UKgal) Exhaust back pressure at specified output with oil filter 5.6 litres (1.25 UKgal) max.
- SAE 15W40 for temperatures of -20°C up to +35°C See supplied owners manual for oil type and quantities. (-4°F up to +95°F) For example: Vetus Marine Diesel Engine Oil 15W-40 *) ATF : AutomaticTransmission Fluid; Shell Nautilus Premium Inboard Oil 15W-40 Transmissie olie type A, Suffix A.
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. between oil changes should be halved e.g.
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.
Wiring diagram Engine with panel model ‘20’, ‘21’, ‘22’ engine with intercooling Key switch Tachometer/ Engine panel model Voltmeter hour counter '20' '21' '22' 03-09 -> Model 20 21 22 Voltmeter − − Tachometer − 17/19 Warning lights Yellow Orange Violet White Black...
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Wiring diagram Options, 2 alternator engine with intercooling 03-09 -> Alternator Fuse 5A Consumers Violet Battery main switch White 1N4002 Yellow/ Green Yellow Battery Alternator Black VD00650...
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Wiring diagram Engine with panel model ‘20’, ‘21’, ‘22’ engine with keel cooling Key switch Engine panel model Tachometer/ Voltmeter hour counter 03-09 -> '20' '21' '22' Model 20 21 22 Voltmeter − − Tachometer − 17/19 Warning lights Yellow Orange Violet White...
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Wiring diagram Engine with panel model ‘20’, ‘21’, ‘22’ engine with keel cooling 03-09 -> Alternator L2 L1 Fuse 5A Consumers Violet Battery main switch White 1N4002 Yellow Battery Alternator Black Green Battery charging 2 alternator...
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Wiring diagram Options, panel model ‘10’ engine with intercooling Key switch Engine panel model '10' 03-09 -> 17/19 Warning lights Yellow Orange Violet White Black Plug 'A' L4 & L6 Socket 'A' Fuse or circuit breaker Auxiliary start relay Pre- heating 19/94 Pre-...
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Overall Dimensions FUEL RETURN ø 8 mm ExHAUST ø 50 mm FUEL SUPPLY ø 8 mm M4.15 / M4.17 1:10...
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