Vetus M3.28 SOLAS Manuel utilisateur
Operation manual
M3.28
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Operation manual
Please enter the serial numbers here.
These numbers should be quoted when inquiring about Customer
Service, Repairs or Spare Parts (see page 6).
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We reserve the right to make any changes without previous
notice.
Serial numbers
Engine serial number Vetus:
Mitsubishi:
Gearbox serial number:
M3.28
340302.01
Please read and observe the information
given in this operation manual. This will
enable you to avoid accidents, preserve
the manufacturer’s warranty and maintain
the engine in peak operating condition.
For the Guarantee Conditions, see the
Vetus Diesel 'Service and Warrantee
Manual' (320199.04 / STM0016).
This engine has been built exclusively
for the application specified in the scope
of supply and is to be used only for the
intended purpose. Any use exceeding
that scope is considered to be contrary to
the intended purpose. The manufacturer
will not not assume responsibility for any
damage resulting therefrom. The risks
involved are to be borne by the user.
Use in accordance with the intended
purpose also implies compliance with the
conditions laid down by the manufacturer
for operation, maintenance and servic-
ing. The engine should only be operat-
ed, maintained and serviced by persons
which are familiar with the former and the
hazards involved.
The relevant accident prevention guide-
lines and other generally accepted safety
and industrial hygiene regulations must
be observed.
Unauthorized engine modifications will
invalidate any liability claims against the
manufacturer for resultant damage.
Manipulations of the injection and regu-
lating system may also influence the
performance of the engine, and its emis-
sions. Adherence to legislation on pollu-
tion cannot be guaranteed under such
conditions.
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1 Safety measures 4
2 Introduction 5
Data tag 6
Serial number 6
Cylinder numbering 7
Fuel pump seal 7
Identification of engine parts 8
Control panels 10
3 Use
General guidelines 11
First commissioning 12
Running-in 15
Starting 16
Pre-heating 17
Cruising 19
Stopping 20
4 Maintenance
Introduction 21
Maintenance schedule 22
Checking the oil level 23
Checking the coolant level 24
Checking and cleaning the
raw water strainer 25
Draining water from the water
separator/fuel filter 26
(Bleeding) 26
Changing the oil 28
Battery, cables and cable
connections 30
Checking the gearbox oil level 32
Changing the gearbox oil 33
Checking valve clearance 34
Replacing the fuel filter 36
Checking the V-belt 38
Checking flexible engine mounts 39
Checking hose connections 39
Checking fastenings 39
Checking the raw water pump 40
Coolant replacement 42
Cleaning the heat exchanger 44
Checking engine rpm 47
5 Winter storage procedure 49
6 Recommissioning after winter
storage 51
7 Troubleshooting 56
8 Technical Data 62
9 Operating media
Lubrication Oil 65
Fuel 66
Coolant 67
10 Wiring Diagrams 68
11 Overall Dimensions 70
12 Index 71
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Contents
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All safety instructions in this manual are
designated by the accompanying sym-
bol. Please follow them carefully.
1 Safety measures
Pass the safety instructions to other per-
sons operating the engine as well.
General regulations and laws for safety
and accident prevention must also be
observed.
• Never attempt to touch moving parts
when the engine is running.
• Never touch hot parts of the engine,
and keep flammable materials well
away from the engine.
• Alwaysstoptheenginebeforecheck-
ing or adjusting components.
• Alwaysstoptheenginebeforecheck-
ing or topping up the coolant or oil.
• Ne v e r open cap on top of header tank
when the engine is at operating tem-
perature.
• Always carry out maintenance safely
by only using tools well matched in
size.
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Vetus diesel engines are designed
both for pleasure and commercial 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 neces-
sarily all components described in this
manual are mounted to your engine.
We have endeavoured to highlight any
differences so that you will able to locate
the operating and maintenance instruc-
tions relevant to your engine quickly and
easily.
Please read this manual before starting
your engine and always observe the
operating and maintenance instructions.
We are available to help with any addi-
tional inquiries.
Sincerely,
Vetus den Ouden n.v.
2 Introduction
Dear customer,
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1 Engine data tag
The ve t u s engine serial number and per-
formance data are printed on the engine
data tag.
Model and engine serial number must be
given when ordering spare parts.
2 Engine data tag location
The ve t u s engine data tag is attached to
the flywheel housing.
3 Engine serial number
The Mitsubishi engine serial number
is stamped on the fuel injection pump.
(arrow)
2 Introduction Data tag, Serial number
VD01036 VD01035
VD01044
VD00153
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4 Cylinder numbering
Cylinders are numbered consecutively,
beginning at the front end.
5 Fuel pump seal
The manufacturer shall not be held liable
for damages resulting from adjustments
made to the fuel injection pump.
The maximum engine speed adjustment
screw has been sealed to prevent this.
Cylinder numbering, Fuel pump seal
2 Introduction
VD00150
Lead seal
Maximum
rpm adjust-
ment screw
Adjustments to the fuel pump are to be
carried out by authorized Vetus-Mitsubishi
Service specialists only.
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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
10 Fuse
11 Electrical system connector box
12 Fuel return pipe connection
ø 8 mm
13 Air inlet silencer
14 Water separator/fuel filter air bleed
nipple
15 Manual operation of electric stop
16 Fuel supply pipe connection
ø 8 mm
17 Fuel lift pump
18 Connection for throttle push-pull
cable
19 Gearbox
2 Introduction Identification of engine parts
Service side
VD01118
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