Vetus M3.28 Manuel de service

Operation manualM3.28

8 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

9 20 Gearbox drain plug 21 Connection for gearbox push-pull cable 22 Starter motor 23 Alternator 24 V-belt 25 Connection for extra expansi

1 Tachometer/Operating hours counter 2 Voltmeter 3 Starter pre-heat switch/lock 4 Warning light high raw water temperature 5 Warning light

11Implementing the following recommenda-tions will result in longer life and better performance and more economical opera-tion of your engine.•

1 Commissioning the engineBefore starting the engine for the first time, the following procedures must be carried out:2 Filling with engine oilAs

133 Filling gearbox with oilFill the gearbox with oil.Check the oil level with the dipstick, see page 32. ZF Hurth:type ZF10M : 0.35 litres

VD01121144 Filling the cooling systemRemove the cap of the filler neck on the top of the heat exchanger housing.Remove the bolt from the uppe

155 FuelEnsure that the fuel tank is filled with die-sel fuel.Use only clean, water-free, commercial approved diesel fuel.For fuel grade see page

16After repair work:Check that all guards have been replaced and that all tools have been removed from the engine.When starting with pre-heating, do n

17 Turn the start key on the instrument panel clock-wise; the warning lights for oil pres-sure and alternator will now light up and the alarm

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18 Wa r N i N gNever turn the key to the ‘s t a r t ’ posi-tion while the engine is running.Doing so will damage the starter motor.12 StartingN

1913 TachometerIndicating the number of revolutions per minute of the engine.Avoid idling for more than 10 minutes.Also the number of running ho

16 Electrical shutdownReduce engine speed to idle and shift the gearbox to ‘Ne u t r a l ’. Turn the key entirely to the left, through the ‘of f ’ po

21The following guidelines should be observed for daily and periodic mainte-nance. Perform each function at the indi-cated time interval.

Every 10 hours or daily, before startingAfter the first 50 hoursEvery 100 hours, at least once every yearMaintenance schedule4 Maintenance22Check engi

231 Check oil levelTurn the engine off.The dipstick is located on the starboard side of the engine.2 Oil levelThe oil level must be at or near

VD01005VD001584 Checking coolant levelCheck the coolant level in the header tank. This has to be checked when the engine is cold.Remove the cap

256 Checking the raw water strainerCheck daily whether there is any dirt in the raw water strainer. 7 Cleaning the strainerClose the seacock before

8 Empty fuel filter• Openthedrainplugatthelowersideofthe filter.• Drain the water and close the drainplug.9 Empty water separatorE

27VD00109 A second bleeding nipple is located at the fuel injection pump. Prime the fuel system by pumping the fuel pump.Close the bleeding nippl

Operation manualPlease enter the serial numbers here.These numbers should be quoted when inquiring about Customer Service, Repairs or Spare Parts (see

28 Change the oil with a switched off engine at operation temperature. (Lube oil tem-perature approx. 80°C (176°F).)Be aware of the risk of skin

VD011202915 Oiling the oil sealClean the contact surface of the gasket. Lubricate the oil seal of the new filter ele-ment with clean engine oil

3018 Battery, battery connectionsKeep battery clean and dry.Remove battery cables (negative first).Clean battery posts (+ and -) and clamps and greas

3121 Checking electrolyte levelFor conventional batteries it is required to check the electrolyte level regularly. Remove vent caps (tak

3223 Oil level check (ZF-Hurth)Unscrew the dipstick out of the gearbox housing.Check the oil level by cleaning the dip-stick and lowerin

33VD0103425 Draining the oilDrain the oil with the aid of a separate sump pump.Remove the dipstick (ZF-Hurth, 17) or remove the dipstick (T

3427 Checking / adjusting valve clea-ranceChecking the valve clearance must be done with a cold engine, that is an engine which did not run for

3530 Adjusting valve clearanceCylinders are numbered consecutively, beginning at the front end. • Checkvalveclearanceatcylinder1andadjus

31 Fuel filter removalThe fuel filter is to be replaced as a unit.• Closethefuelstopcock.• Removethefuelfilter,useafilterwrench.Catch an

3733 BleedingAfter replacing the fuel filter the air has to be bled from the fuel system.For bleeding see page 26.34 Start the engineOperate the sta

Please read and observe the information given in this operation manual. This will enable you to avoid accidents, preserve the manufacturer’s

3835 Inspection V-beltInspect the belt for wear and tear (fraying and cracking). Belts which are in poor condition should be replaced.Check, t

3938 Check flexible engine mountsCheck the bolts which secure the damper element, the mounting bolts to engine bed and the nuts at the adjustment spi

VD011264041 Raw water pump inspectionThe rubber impeller of the outboard water pump is not proof against running dry. If the water supply h

4144 Impeller inspection• Inspecttheimpellerfordamage.• Replacetheimpellerifnecessary.45 Re-install the impeller• Theimpellershould be

42 Be aware of the risk of skin burning dur-ing draining the hot coolant! Used cool-ant must be collected in a container for prop

VD011214349 Filling the cooling systemRemove the cap of the filler neck on the top of the heat exchanger housing.Remove the bolt from the upp

4450 Remove the drain plug• Close the seacock and detach thewater inlet hose from the sea water pump.• Drain the coolant: To do th

4552 Remove heat exchangerSlide the heat exchanger out of the hous-ing.53 Cleaning the heat exchangerClean the heat exchanger: Use a pipe clea

4654 Replacing heat exchangerReplace the heat exchanger in the original position in the heat exchanger housing.Use new O-rings (61 x 2.5 mm) w

47 At full load (with the boat cruising) the maximum engine speed should be about 3600 RPM (see technical data page 62). If the engine does

1 Safety measures 4 2 Introduction 5 Data tag 6 Serial number 6 Cylinder numbering 7 Fuel pump seal 7 Identification of engine pa

481 Fuel systemDrain the water from the water separator/fuel filter and the fuel tank. Ensure that the tank is completely filled with fuel.Running wi

492 Lubrication systemWith the engine still at operating tem-perature: (If not, run the engine until warm, then turn off.)Replace the oil fi

504 Fresh water cooling systemTo avoid corrosion during winter storage the cooling system must be filled with an antifreeze/water mixture (or

51VD00027 VD00141 VD010176 Recommissioning after winter storage1 Fuel systemDrain the water from the water separator/fuel filter. (page 26)Drain

52VD00137 VD01001 VD001256 Recommissioning after winter storage Open the fuel valve.2 Lubrication systemCheck the engine oil level. (page3 Raw wate

53VD01045 VD00138VD011256 Recommissioning after winter storageThe lid of the raw water pump and drain plugs are reinstalled. (pages 40, 42)Re-

54CT40063VD00140VD011226 Recommissioning after winter storage4 Fresh water cooling systemCheck the coolant level. (page 24)5 Electrical systemMake

55VD01127 VD01043 VD005816 Recommissioning after winter storage6 Check engine for leaksStart the engine.Check the fuel system, the cooling system and

56Engine faults are in most cases caused by improper operation or insufficient mainte-nance.In case of a fault, always check first that the

57Fault finding table7 TroubleshootingPossible faulta Faulty or discharged battery. b Loose or corroded connections in starting circuit.C Fault

44All safety instructions in this manual are designated by the accompanying sym-bol. Please follow them carefully.1 Safety measuresPass the

58Fault finding table7 TroubleshootingPossible faulta Air in fuel system.b Faulty injector/injection pump.C Setting of stop valve incorrect.d Faul

59Fault finding table7 TroubleshootingPossible faulta Air in fuel system.b Fuel filter clogged with water and/or contamination.C Leaking fuel suppl

60Fault finding table7 TroubleshootingPossible faulta Air in fuel system.b Fuel filter clogged with water and/or contamination.C Leaking fuel suppl

61Fault finding table7 TroubleshootingPossible faulta Oil level too high.b Excessive inclination of engine.Possible faulta Air in fuel system.b Fa

628 Technical dataEngine specificationsModel M3.28General Make : Vetus MitsubishiNumberofcylinders : 3Based on : L3E-6ADMType : 4-stroke

638 Technical dataEngine specificationsOil lubrication systemOil capacity, max. without oil filter : 3,6 litres (6 UK pt, 7.6 US pt) with oil filt

Screw connection Wrench Torque Diameter size Nm (kgm) (ft.lbf)Cylinder head bolt M10 14 78 ±5 (8 ±0.5) (58 ±3.5)Cilinder head bolt

65Engine Lubricating OilOnly use a recognised brand of oil for lubricating the engine.Lube oils are differentiated according to their performanc

Fuel Quality GradeUse commercially available diesel fuel with less than 0.5% sulfer content. If the sulfur content is higher than 0.5%, the

67Coolant fluidThe preparation and monitoring of coolant in inter-cooled engines is especially important because corrosion, cavitation and freezing ca

55Vetus diesel engines are designed both for pleasure and commercial craft. Consequently, a wide range of variants are offered to mee

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69Q1R1 61 91 92 93 95L1 L2 L3 L4 L5R3R219/94155817/1931D1D2D3 D4D5D6D7D8D9D10L6BZ B4 B1 B2 B5 B3B6A1 A3 A4 A2 A5 A6Red Yellow Orange

7062501807154435184309250016833285 - 97ZF10MM3.28432111 Overall dimensionsM3.281:10VD005741 Exhaust ø 40 mm2 Fuel return ø 8 mm3 Sea water intake ø 20

71AAdjusting valve clearance 35Air inlet silencer 8Airvent connection 9Alternator 9BBattery 30, 31Bleeding 26CCalorifier connection 9Changing t

72Oil level 23Operating media 65–67Overall dimensions 70PPre-heating 17RRaw water inlet 8Raw water pump 8, 40, 41raw water strainer 25Recommiss

ManualsArt. code Description340301.01 Bedieningshandleiding M3.28 (Nederlands)340302.01 Operation manual M3.28 (English)340303.01 Bedienungs

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61 Engine data tagThe ve t u s engine serial number and per-formance data are printed on the engine data tag.Model and engine serial number mu

VD0015374 Cylinder numberingCylinders are numbered consecutively, beginning at the front end.5 Fuel pump sealThe manufacturer shall not be held