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Marine Power Solutions MP-485 - User Manual

Marine Power Solutions MP-485
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2003/44/EC
MP-485 Marine Diesel Engine
Operation manual
Marine Power Solutions
Overcourt, School Lane, MICKLEHAM, Surrey, RH5 6EW
www.marine-power-solutions.com
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Summary

Foreword

Introduction

Provides helpful information for running and maintaining the marine diesel engine.

Safety Notice

Alerts to possible bodily injury dangers and important information on safe operation of equipment.

General information

Fuel

Details proper fuel grade selection based on ambient temperature and preparation before filling.

Lubricating Oil

Recommends 15W/40 lube oil for all ambient temperatures and filtering before use.

Cooling Water

Advises using soft water, adding anti-freeze in cold weather, and heating water for difficult starts.

Running In

Explains the need for careful running-in of a new engine during the first 20 working hours.

Preparation Before Starting

Lists essential checks before starting the engine, including leakages, oil levels, and fuel.

Engine Component Guide

Running Instructions

Starting the engine

Details the steps for starting the engine, including switching on the main switch and fan.

Shutdown Procedure

Outlines the correct procedure for shutting down the engine safely.

Frost Risk

Advises on filling the fresh water cooling system with anti-freeze or draining it to prevent frost damage.

Draining off fresh water systems

Provides instructions on how to drain the fresh water cooling system.

Draining off sea water systems

Details the process of draining the sea water system, including hose removal.

Checks and service

Check daily before starting

Details daily checks before starting the engine, focusing on oil level.

Check every 14 days

Outlines checks to be performed every 14 days, including gearbox oil, belt tension, and battery electrolyte.

Service every 50 hours of operation

Specifies service tasks for every 50 hours of operation, such as changing the oil filter.

Service every 100 hours of operation

Details service tasks for every 100 hours, including changing the oil filter and cleaning the intake silencer.

Laying up and launching

Inhibiting

Covers inhibiting procedures for the engine while the boat is in water but not in use.

Long-term inhibiting

Discusses professional checks and repairs before carrying out long-term inhibiting.

Inhibiting schedule (with boat in water)

Provides a schedule for inhibiting the engine while the boat is in water.

Inhibiting schedule (with boat on land)

Details inhibiting procedures for fresh water and sea water cooled engines when the boat is on land.

Launch the boat

Instructions for launching the boat, including greasing the stuffing box and venting it.

Fault Tracing Scheme

Engine doesnt start

Troubleshooting steps for when the engine's start motor does not turn over or is defective.

Engine does not start, or stalls

Diagnosing issues when the engine turns over but fails to start or keeps stalling.

Uneven running or excessive vibration

Addresses problems related to uneven running, often caused by fuel supply issues or compression loss.

Engine over heats

Identifies potential causes for engine overheating, such as thermostat or impeller failure.

Engine does not attain full revolutions

Troubleshooting when the engine runs smoothly but does not reach full revolutions.

Aligning engine and gearbox

Instructions for checking and adjusting engine and gearbox alignment using a thickness gauge.

Technical Data

Electric Wiring Diagrams

Marine Power Solutions MP-485 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMarine Power Solutions
ModelMP-485
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

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