Vetus VF5 Spécifications

Operation manualVF4 VF5VF4.140EVF4.170EVF4.190EVF5.220EVF5.250E

8• Whentheenginestopssuddenly: If the engine stops suddenly, do not start it again immediately. Track down the cause and carry out the necessary

98Engine faults are in most cases caused by improper operation or insufficient mainte-nance.In case of a fault, always check first that the operation

99Fault finding table 7 TroubleshootingFault page1 Engine will not crank 1002 Engine cranks but will not start, no smoke from exhaust 1013 Engine cra

100Fault finding table 7 Troubleshooting1 Engine will not crankPossible fault RemedyControl lever not in neutral. Put operating lever in neutralThe

101Fault finding table 7 Troubleshooting2 Engine cranks but will not start, no smoke from exhaustPossible fault RemedyFuel stop valve closed. Open.(

102Fault finding table 7 Troubleshooting3 Engine cranks but will not start, smoke from exhaustPossible fault RemedyAir in fuel system. Check and ble

103Fault finding table 7 Troubleshooting5 Engine does not reach maximum rpm under loadPossible fault RemedyAir in fuel system. Check and bleed.Fuel

104Fault finding table 7 Troubleshooting6 Engine overheatsPossible fault RemedyCoolant level too low. Check / top up.Sea cock closed. Open.Raw water

105Fault finding table 7 Troubleshooting8 Engine has little or no oil pressurePossible fault RemedyOil level too low. Increase level.Oil leaks . Chec

106Fault finding table 7 Troubleshooting9 Engine oil consumption excessivePossible fault RemedyOil level too high. Lower level. Excessive inclinatio

107Fault finding table 7 Troubleshooting11 Black exhaust smoke (idling)Possible fault RemedyOil level too high. Lower level.Excessive inclination of

9Vetus diesel engines are designed both for pleasure and commercial craft. Consequently, a wide range of variants are offered to meet the requirements

108Fault finding table 7 Troubleshooting13 Black exhaust smoke (at load)Possible fault RemedyFaulty turbo compressor. Check / replace.VGT Turbocharg

109Fault finding table 7 Troubleshooting15 Burnt oil trace in exhaust line .Possible fault RemedyOil level too high . Verify .Faulty turbocharger .

110 8 Technical dataEngine specificationsModel : VF4.140E VF4.170E VF4.190E VF5.220E VF5.250EGeneral Make:Vetus C.M.D.Number of cylinders:4 4 4 5 5Ba

111 8 Technical dataEngine specificationsModel : VF4.140E VF4.170E VF4.190E VF5.220E VF5.250EMaximum Outputat the flywheel (ISO 3046-1):103 kW (140 h

112Model : VF4.140E VF4.170E VF4.190E VF5.220E VF5.250EOil lubrication systemOil capacity, max. without oil filter : 4 l (7 UK pt, 8.5 US pt) 4.5 l (

113Model : VF4.140E VF4.170E VF4.190E VF5.220E VF5.250ECombustion airAir filter : STM9455 STM9456Turbo pressure at max. load : max. 2280 mbar(33 psi)m

114Gearbox specifications 8 Technical dataModel : VF4.140E VF4.170E VF4.190E VF5.220E VF5.250EGearboxGear ratioTechnodrive: type TM345 : 1.54 : 1 —

115Fuel Quality GradeUse commercially available diesel fuel with less than 0.5% sul-phur content. If the sulphur content is higher than 0.5%, the inte

116 9 Operating mediaLubricating oilEngine oilLubricating oils are specified according to performance and quality class. It is usual for specificatio

117 CautionDo not mix oil of different brands together. Oils of different brands are mostly not com-patible with each other. If they are mixed, the mi

101 Type plateThe engine type and the serial number are on the type plate. The engine type and serial number must be quoted when ordering spare part

118Gearbox Lubricating OilOnly use a recognised brand of oil for lubricating the gearbox.Technodrive:type TM345 : 1.6 litres, Engine oil SAE 20W40-CD

119Coolant fluidThe preparation and monitoring of coolant in inter-cooled engines is especially important because corrosion, cavitation and freezing c

120-4 -1 -2 -5 -3Q1R1 61 91 92 93 W – + (31) (15)-1 -2L1 L2 L3 L4 L5R2R3-619/94X2M95W155817/1931-1 -2 -3 -4 G1 G2 NC NCM1M2X1-8-7-5 -4-3 -6 -1 -2

121Control panel type ‘34’ 10 Wiring diagrams-4 -1 -2 -5 -3Q1R1 61 91 92 93 W – + (31) (15)-1 -2L1 L2 L3 L4 L5R2R3-619/94X2M95W155817/1931-1 -2

122 10 Wiring diagramsControl panel type ‘22’-4 -1 -2 -5 -3Q1R1 61 91 92 93 W – + (31) (15)-1 -2L1 L2 L3 L4 L5R2R3-619/94X2M95W155817/1931X1-8-7

123Control panel type ‘22’ 10 Wiring diagrams-4 -1 -2 -5 -3Q1R1 61 91 92 93 W – + (31) (15)-1 -2L1 L2 L3 L4 L5R2R3-619/94X2M95W155817/1931X1-8-7

124EngineVF4.140E / VF4.170E 10 Wiring diagramsA13C9D8D16D15D7C7D1D2C2B2A2A3A1A6A8C8B8B14A14C11D12D11C12B12A12B11A11A7B3C3D14D13A10B10C10D10A9B9B13B

125EngineVF4.140E / VF4.170E 10 Wiring diagramsA13C9D8D16D15D7C7D1D2C2B2A2A3A1A6A8C8B8B14A14C11D12D11C12B12A12B11A11A7B3C3D14D13A10B10C10D10A9B9B13B

126EngineVF5.220E / VF5.250E 10 Wiring diagramsA13C9D8D16D15D7C7D1D2C2B2A2A3A1A6A8C8B8B14A14C11D12D11C12B12A12B11A11A7B3C3D14D13A10B10C10D10A9B9B13B

127EngineVF5.220E / VF5.250E 10 Wiring diagramsA13C9D8D16D15D7C7D1D2C2B2A2A3A1A6A8C8B8B14A14C11D12D11C12B12A12B11A11A7B3C3D14D13A10B10C10D10A9B9B13B

111234VD006863 Position of serial numberThe serial number is stamped in the engine block in the position shown. 4 Cylinder numberingCylinders are num

128 11 Overall dimensions700 (27 35/64”)350 (13 49/64”) 350 (13 49/64”)315 (12 3/8”) 305 (12”)min. 82 (3 1/4”)max. 110 (4 5/16”)VF4.140ETM345A120 (4

129 11 Overall dimensionsVF4.170EVF4.190EZF45700 (27 35/64”)350 (13 49/64”) 350 (13 49/64”)315 (12 3/8”) 305 (12”)min. 82 (3 1/4”)max. 110 (4 5/16”)

130 11 Overall dimensions710 (27 61/64”)350 (13 49/64”)360 (14 11/64”)260 (10 1/4”)559 (22”)820 (32 9/32”)1695 (66 47/64”)776 (30 35/64”)VF5.220EVF5

131 11 Overall dimensions710 (27 61/64”)350 (13 49/64”)360 (14 11/64”)260 (10 1/4”)559 (22”)820 (32 9/32”)1695 (66 47/64”)776 (30 35/64”)VF5.220EVF5

132 11 Overall dimensions710 (27 61/64”)350 (13 49/64”)360 (14 11/64”)305 (12”)305 (12”)VF5.220EZF45VF5.250E120 (4 3/4”)600 (23 5/8”)720 (28 3/8”)10

133 12 IndexAActivating the operating lever 21After cooler 13After cooler, Cleaning the 78, 79Air filter 13Air filter, Cleaning the 56Airvent, c

134 12 IndexGGearbox 13Changing oil (Technodrive) 57Changing oil (ZF-Hurth) 58, 59Connection of push-pull cable 13Filter 12Oil cooler 12Oil dip

135 12 IndexElectrical system 96Fresh water cooling system 95Fuel system 93Lubrication system 95Raw water cooling system 94Switching on 96Retur

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ManualsArt. code Description400101.01 Bedieningshandleiding VF4, VF5 (Nederlands)400102.01 Operation manual VF4, VF5 (English)400103.01 Bedien

121 2 3 5 67 10 11 12 13 14 1548 9 1 Oil cooler, gearbox 2 Return fuel pipe connection ø 8 mm 3 Raw water pump 4 Oil filler cap 5 Oil dipstick 6 Oil d

340401.01 12-07 NederlandsPrinted in the Netherlandsvetus n. v.400102.01 2012-02 Printed in the NetherlandsFOKKERSTRAAT 571 - 3125 BD SCHIEDAM

13 16 Expansion tank 17 Filler cap (pressure cap) cooling sys-tem 18 Air filter 19 Turbocharger 20 Connection airvent 21 Exhaust injection bend,

14 1 Tachometer/Operating hours counter 2 Voltmeter 3 Starter pre-heat switch/lock 4 Warning light high raw water temperature 5 Warning light low oi

15 1 Tachometer/Operating hours counter 2 Voltmeter 3 Starter pre-heat switch/lock 4 Warning light high raw water temperature 5 Warning light low oi

16 2 IntroductionSingle lever controlCO M MA NDEN GI NE 2W AR M/SEN GI NE 1neutralgearboxaheadgearboxasternthrottleasternthrottleaheadVD01213Operat

17 2 IntroductionECU boxThe ECU boxThe ECU box contains the electronic con-trol unit for the engine, the stop knob, the fuses, the engine wiring conn

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18Implementing the following recommenda-tions will result in longer life and better performance and more economical opera-tion of your engine.• Carry

19Before starting, ALWAYS check the follow-ing points:• Engineoillevel.• Coolantlevel.• Seacockopen.• Mainswitch‘ON’.• Controlleverin‘N

201 Control leverThe control lever works as shown in the diagram. Every control lever is designed to operate 1 or 2 engines. Starting from neutral pu

21Key LED Meaning(Operating) (Indication)Engine - If the LED is on the corresponding engine is in neutral.Command- If this is off the engine canno

22Control lever 3 Use3 Warming up the engine• Make sure that the lever(s) is (are) inneutral.• PresskeyWarm/Syncandholdthisinfor at

23Control lever 3 UseImportant: the function running in sync is only available for systems with two engines. This function makes it possible to contr

24Control lever 3 Use6 Trim controlA stern drive can be moved up and down using the ‘+’ and ‘-’ keys on the control lever in order to trim the vesse

25Control lever 3 Use7 Emergency leversIn an emergency you can switch off the electronic system quickly and operate the propulsion system engines di

26Starting 3 Use8 Preparation startingBefore starting the engine, always check that the control lever(s) is (are) in the neu-tral position.9 Switchi

27Starting 3 Use10 Pre-heatingAutomatic pre-heating will take place depending on the engine temperature. While pre-heating takes place the pre-heati

1Operation manualPlease enter the serial numbers here.These numbers should be quoted when inquiring about Customer Service, Repairs or Spare Parts (se

2811 StartingNow turn the key further to the ‘START’ position.Automatic pre-heating will also take place during starting when the ambient tempera-ture

29 Check that the indicator lights for oil pres-sure and alternator are off. Cooling water should now flow out of the exhaust; if this is not the cas

30VD00660 3 UseThe instrument panel is provided with the following instruments (Depending of the type of panel, see page 14).12 TachometerIndicating

3113 VoltmeterIndicating the battery voltage.When the engine is running, the battery voltage should be between 12 and 14 Volts.With the engine stoppe

3216 Warning lightsNone of the five warning lights should light up while the engine is running.17 Alarm buzzerOil pressure, battery charging and tem-

3318 Electrical shutdownReduce engine speed to idle and place the control lever in ‘neutral’ position. Turn the key to the left to the ‘oFF’ posi-tio

3419 Mechanical stoppingIf there is a fault, the engine can be stopped by pressing the red button on the ECU box. Turn the knob in the direction of

351 Commissioning the engineBefore starting the engine for the first time, the following procedures must be carried out:2 Check the oil levelThe eng

363 Filling gearbox with oilFill the gearbox with oil.Check the oil level with the dipstick, see page 55.Technodrive:type TM345 : 1.6 litres, Engin

374 Check the coolant levelThe engine cooling system is already filled with coolant. Check the coolant level in the expansion tank, see page 45. Top

2Please read and observe the information given in this operation manual. This will enable you to avoid accidents, preserve the manufacturer’s warranty

385 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 115.

397 Starting• How to start the engine and what tocheck before, during and immediately after starting is described on page 26 and further. A

4010 Running-inIn order to ensure a long life for your engine, please observe the following for the first 50 operating hours:• Allow the engine to

41The following guidelines should be observed for daily and periodic mainte-nance. Perform each function at the indi-cated time interval.The intervals

42Maintenance schedule 4 Maintenance DangerStop the engine before carrying out any maintenance work.Every 10 hours or daily, before starting pageChec

43 DangerStop the engine before carrying out any maintenance work.Maintenance schedule 4 Maintenance**) Consult the service manual, work to be carri

441 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 the u

454 Checking coolant levelCheck the coolant level in the expansion tank. The level must be checked when the engine is cold.The coolant level must be b

466 Checking the raw water strainerCheck daily whether there is any dirt in the raw water strainer. 7 Cleaning the strainerClose the sea cock befor

47 CautionDo not smoke when draining off water and sediment. Keep flame and sources of igni-tion out of the area. Remove spilled fuel and litter befor

3 1 Safety measures 4 2 Introduction 9Data tag 10Serial number, 11Cylinder numbering 11Identification of engine parts 12Control panels 14Single

48VD001099 Empty water separatorEmpty the separately installed water sepa-rator/fuel filter:• Openthedrainplugatthelowersideofthe filter.•

4912 Engine oil changeChange the engine oil every 100 hours of operation (together with engine oil filter replacement).If the engine runs less than 1

5013 Drain oil• Removetheoilfillercap.• Removetheplugfromtheoildrainpipe(L) and connect the oil drain pump (P) to this. • Placethedr

5115 Oiling the oil sealClean the contact surface of the gasket. Lubricate the oil seal of the new filter ele-ment with clean engine oil.16 Oil filt

52Wear eye protection.Keep children away from acid and batteries.Explosion hazard:• Ahighly-explosiveoxyhydrogengas mixture occurs when charg-ing

5318 Battery, battery connectionsKeep battery clean and dry.Remove battery cables (negative first).Clean battery posts (+ and -) and clamps and greas

5421 Checking electrolyte levelFor conventional batteries it is required to check the electrolyte level regularly. Remove vent caps (taking care no s

55 Vetus engines are normally equipped with Technodrive or ZF-Hurth gearbox-es. Consult the supplied Owners Manual for more details about care and ma

56Cleaning the air filterEvery 200 operating hours.25 Cleaning the air filter• Stoptheengine.• Loosenthehoseclamp.• Removethefilter.• Clea

57VD0116826 Draining the oilRemove the drain plug to drain the oil. Remove the filler cap to vent the gearbox and check if all oil has been drainedCo

4 1 Safety measures DangerIndicates that great potential danger exists that can lead to serious injury or death. WarningIndicates that a potential da

58VD0064428 Draining the oilDrain the oil with the aid of a separate sump pump. Insert the suction hose of the sump pump in the dipstick hole. Push d

59 Withdraw the filter element (1).Check the O-rings (2 and 3) for damage and replace if necessary.Install the new filter and mount the unit on the g

60 4 Maintenance31 Fuel filter removalThe fuel filter is to be replaced as a unit.• Closethefuelstopcock.• Loosentheconnectoronthedrainpl

61Fuel filter replacementEvery 400 operating hours. • Installthefilter.Whentherubbergaskettouches the housing, apply another tightening of a

6233 BleedingAfter replacing the fuel filter and cleaning the pilot filter inside the fuel lift pump the air has to be bled from the fuel system.The f

6335 Check flexible engine mountsCheck the bolts which secure the damper element, the mounting bolts to engine bed and the nuts at the adjustment spin

6438 Raw water pump inspectionThe rubber impeller of the raw water pump is not proof against running dry. If the water supply has been blocked, it ma

6541 Impeller inspection• Inspecttheimpellerfordamage.• Replacetheimpellerifnecessary.42 Re-install the impeller• Theimpellershould be

6644 Coolant replacementThe coolant has to be replaced every 800 operating hours or at least once every two years.N.B. Replacing the coolant may also

67VD01193 VD011941245 Drain coolantRemove the hose to the oil cooler (1) and the hose of the heat exchanger (2). Remove the filler cap on the top of

5 1 Safety measures• Donotsmokeifrefuelling.• Avoid spilling fuel on hot surfaces.Spilled fuel must be cleaned up imme-diately.• Do not

68VD0117446 Fill cooling systemRemove the cap on the expansion tank. Fill the cooling system.Use a mixture of 40% antifreeze (on ethyl-ene glycol bas

6947 Filling coolant system if a water heater is connectedA) The highest point of the water heater is situated at a loWer level than the expan-sion t

7048 Replace drive beltThe expansion tank (1), the after cooler (2) and the drive belt cover (3) have to be removed before the drive belt can be repl

71 Loosen the fixing screws and remove the drive belt cover (3). 4 MaintenanceReplace drive beltEvery 800 operating hours.VD01221 VD01222 VD01223

72 Remove the spacer. Slacken the belt tensioner (6) in order to be able to remove the worn out belt. Fit a new belt. Make sure that the teeth on the

7349 Checking the alternatorCheck for visible defects.Remove the alternator belt. Turn the pulley by hand to check whether the alternator can be turn

74 Only clean the heat exchanger if this is (badly) fouled.Under normal conditions of use cleaning the heat exchanger is not necessary! The engine t

75Cleaning the heat exchanger 4 MaintenanceVD01193 VD0119412 Remove the hose to the oil cooler (1) and the hose of the heat exchanger (2). Remove th

76 • Removetheoilleakpipe(1).• Removethesecondhosefortheinter-nal water (2).• Remove both hoses for the raw water(3).• Removeth

7753 Replacing heat exchanger• Replace the heat exchanger in theoriginal position in the heat exchanger housing.Use new O-rings (STM9457) whic

6 1 Safety measuresPrevention of injury• Themovingpartsoftheenginearedan-gerous. Never touch moving parts of the engine while it is running,

7855 Take out heat exchanger• Stop the engine, close the sea cock and drain the system. • Loosen the hose clamps for the rawwater (IN and

7956 Cleaning the heat exchanger • Cleanthepipesoftheheatexchanger;use a pipe brush and fresh water to remove any growth in the pipes.• Then

80 5 Winter storage procedureThe engine should be inspected at the end of the sailing season and any necessary repairs carried out. Consult a Vetus D

81Inspections and maintenance work to be carried out: page1 Check the zinc anodes. 822 Drain off the water from the fuel system and fill the fuel tank

821 Zinc anodeThere are 2 zinc anodes in the heat exchanger to protect engine parts that come into contact with the external water from galvanic corr

83 Check and replace the zinc anodes as follows:• Stoptheengine.• Closetheseacock.• Removethezincanodesfromtheheat\exchanger housing an

84VD000272 Fuel systemDrain the water from the water separator/fuel filter and the fuel tank. Make sure that the tank is completely filled with fuel.

853 Protective fuel mixture• Connectthe fuel supplypipeto a canfilled with protective diesel fuel, for example ‘Calibration Fluid’ (ISO 4113

864 Raw water cooling system• Closetheseacock.• Removethelidofthewaterstrainer.• Ifnecessary,cleantherawwaterstrain-er. • Connect

87 Take care that no anti-freeze is spilled into the waterway (anti-freeze is poison-ous).• Check the seal between the lid andhousing after

7 1 Safety measuresPrevention of injury• Becarefulwithbatteryacid! If battery acid comes in contact with the eyes or skin, rinse the affected p

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

89VD012258 Greasing moving partsFor a good working of the engine it is essential to grease a number of moving parts on the outside of the engine or t

90Belt tensioner• Spraythespringandtherotationpointof the belt tensioner with a liquid lithi-um-based lubricant. Be careful not to get any lu

9110 Electrical systemDisconnect the battery cables. Charge batteries during winter lay-up reg-ularly if required! Follow the recommendations given o

92 6 Recommissioning after winter storageInspections and maintenance work to be carried out are: page 1 Drain the water from the fuel system. 932 Che

93 6 Recommissioning after winter storage1 Fuel systemDrain the water from the water separator/fuel filter. (page 47)Drain the water from the fuel t

94 6 Recommissioning after winter storage2 Raw water cooling systemCheck that the lid of the raw water strainer is reinstalled.Check that the lid of

95VD01165 6 Recommissioning after winter storageOpen the sea cock.3 Fresh water cooling systemCheck the coolant level. (page 45)4 Lubrication syste

96 6 Recommissioning after winter storage5 Electrical systemMake sure that the batteries are fully charged. (page 52, 91)Connect the batteries.6 Sw

97 6 Recommissioning after winter storage7 Check engine for leaksStart the engine.Check the fuel system, the cooling system and the exhaust for leak