Vetus M3.28 SOLAS User manual

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.
• Alwaysstoptheenginebeforecheck-
ing or adjusting components.
• Alwaysstoptheenginebeforecheck-
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
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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
31 Cooling system drain plug
32 Airvent connection
33 Exhaust injection bend ø 40 mm
Identification of engine parts
Starter side
2 Introduction
VD01119

1 Tachometer/Operating hours counter
2 Voltmeter
3 Starter pre-heat switch/lock
4 Warning light high raw water temperature
5 Warning light low oil pressure
6 Warning light high coolant temperature
7 Warning light battery charging
8 Indicator light pre-heating
9 Warning light gearbox low oil pressure *
*) This is an option, not fitted as standard.
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Basic panel (model 22)
Fly-bridge panel (excl. voltmeter, model 21)
Sailingboat panel (model 10)
2 Introduction Control panels
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8
6
4
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Implementing the following recommenda-
tions will result in longer life and better
performance and more economical opera-
tion of your engine.
• Carry out the maintenance described
regularly, including the ‘Daily proce-
dures before starting’.
• Useanti-freezeintheenginecoolantall
year long, this helps prevent corrosion
as well as protecting against frost dam-
age. For specifications see page 67.
• Neverruntheenginewithoutathermo-
stat.
• Use a good quality lubricating oil. For
specifications see page 65.
• Use a good quality diesel fuel that is
free of water and other pollutants.
• Always stop the engine immediately if
one of the warning lamps for oil pres-
sure, high coolant temperature, high
raw water temperature or battery charg-
ing lights up.
3 Use General guidelines
General guidelines for use

1 Commissioning the engine
Before starting the engine for the first time,
the following procedures must be carried
out:
2 Filling with engine oil
As a rule engines are delivered empty of
oil.
Fill the engine with oil through the filler
neck on top of the valve cover, for quantity
and specification see page 65.
Check the oil level with the dipstick, see
page 23.
A second oil filling cap is located at the
distribution cover.
First commissioning
3 Use
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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
OIL
VD01002VD01120
OIL

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3 Filling gearbox with oil
Fill the gearbox with oil.
Check the oil level with the dipstick, see
page 32.
ZF Hurth:
type ZF10M : 0.35 litres ATF*)
(0.6 UK pt, 0.74 US pt)
type ZF12 : 1.1 litres ATF*)
(1.9 UK pt, 2.3 US pt)
type ZF15MA : 0.56 litres ATF*)
(1 UK pt, 1.2 US pt)
type ZF15V : 1.0 litres ATF*)
(1.8 UK pt, 2.1 US pt)
*) ATF: Automatic Transmission Fluid type
A, Suffix A.
Technodrive:
type TMC40 : 0.20 litres Engine oil
SAE 20/30
type TMC40M : 0.20 litres, ATF*)
type TMC40P : 0.20 litres, ATF*)
(0.35 UK pt, 0.4 US pt)
type TM345 A / H: 1.6 litres, Engine oil
SAE 20W40-CD
(2.8 UK pt, 3.4 US pt)
*) ATF: Automatic Transmission Fluid type
A, Suffix A.
First commissioning
3 Use
OIL OIL
VD01024 17 27
VD01024
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.

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4 Filling the cooling system
Remove the cap of the filler neck on the
top of the heat exchanger housing.
Remove the bolt from the upper side of the
thermostat cover, so that air can escape
from the cooling system.
Fill the cooling system.
Use a mixture of 40% antifreeze (ethylene-
glycol based) and 60% tap water or use a
special coolant.
For specifications see page 67.
The level of the coolant must be approx.
1 cm (3/8”) below the lower edge of the
filler neck.
Bleeding will take place automatically dur-
ing filling!
Replace the filler cap.
After the engine has run for the first time
and has reached operating temperature
and has cooled down again to ambient
temperature, check the coolant level in the
heat exchanger housing.
If necessary, add coolant.
3 Use First commissioning
Wa t e r h e a t e r
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.
Never fill the cooling system with sea
water or brackish water.
VD01005VD00158
Co o l a n t q u a n t i t y : 3.0 litres
(5.3 UK pt, 6.3 US pt)
(3/8”)

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5 Fuel
Ensure that the fuel tank is filled with die-
sel fuel.
Use only clean, water-free, commercial
approved diesel fuel.
For fuel grade see page 66.
Bleed the fuel system, see page 26.
6 Other preparations
• Checkbatteryandcableconnections.
• Starttheengine,seepage16,andletit
run for about 10 minutes without load.
Check the engine and all connections
(fuel, cooling water and exhaust) for
leaks.
7 Running-in
In order to ensure a long life for your
engine, please observe the following for
the first 50 operating hours:
• Allow the engine to reach operating
temperature before applying a load.
• Avoidfastacceleration.
• Do not allow the engine to run faster
than 3/4 of maximum RPM.
First commissioning
Running-in
3 Use
FUEL
VD00002
Neverfillthefueltankwhiletheengineis
running. Do not spill fuel. Prevent unnec-
essary pollution.

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After 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 not use
any other substance (e.g. injection with
‘Easy Start’). Doing so could result in an
accident.
8 Preparation starting
Before starting the engine, always check
that the control lever(s) is (are) in the neu-
tral position.
Never start the engine with the fuel
injection pump removed.
Disconnect battery.
9 Control lever
Set the control lever to ‘half throttle’ with-
out engaging the gearbox.
3 Use Starting
Before starting, a l W a y s check the follow-
ing points:
• Engineoillevel.
• Coolantlevel.
• Seacockopen.
• Mainswitch‘o N ’.
• Gearboxin‘N e u t r a l ’ position.
neutral
gearbox
forward half throttle,
gearbox not engaged
gearbox
reverse
reverse
throttle
forward
throttle
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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 buzzer will sound.
10 Pre-heating
Turn the key further clockwise to the ‘ ’
position; only the pre-heating indica-
tor light will be lit now.
Hold the key in this position for about 6
seconds.
11 Pre-heating time
The ideal pre-heating time depends on
ambient temperature; the lower the ambi-
ent temperature, the longer the pre-heat-
ing time required. See table.
Wa r N i N g
To prevent the glow plugs from burning
out, never exceed the stated maximum
pre-heating time.
Starting
3 Use
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
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Wa r N i N g
Never 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 Starting
Now turn the key further to the ‘s t a r t ’
position.
Release the key as soon as the engine
fires (the key will return to the ‘o N ’ posi-
tion) and throttle back.
Leave the key in this position while the
engine is running.
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 case, stop the engine immedi-
ately. Before submitting the engine to full
load it should be brought up to operating
temperature as quickly as possible by
running at 3/4 of maximum revs. N e v e r
turn the main switch off while the engine
is running.
The instrument panel is provided with the
following instruments (Depending of the
type of panel, see page 10).
3 Use Starting
Wa r N i N g
Release the key if the engine does
not fire within 10 seconds. Wait until
the starter motor has stopped running
completely before turning the key to
the ‘s t a r t ’position again.Never allow
the starter motor to run for more than
30 seconds consecutively.
VD00109
VD00110