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Vetus M3.29 User Manual

Vetus M3.29
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Operation manual
M-LINE Marine Diesel Engines
345102.01

Table of Contents

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Vetus M3.29 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Cylinders3
Power Output29 HP
Fuel SystemDirect Injection
Weight150 kg
Width500 mm
Height700 mm
Engine TypeDiesel
Cooling SystemIndirect
Maximum RPM3600

Summary

Safety Measures

Preventing fire and explosion

Details procedures to prevent fires and explosions related to engine operation.

Prevention of injury

Lists precautions to avoid personal injury during engine operation and maintenance.

When problems occur

Provides guidance on actions to take when the engine stops suddenly or behaves abnormally.

Introduction

First commissioning

Filling with engine oil

Step-by-step guide for filling the engine with the correct type and quantity of oil.

Filling gearbox with oil

Instructions for filling the gearbox with oil for Technodrive and ZF Hurth types.

Filling the cooling system, intercooling

Procedure for filling the intercooled engine's cooling system with coolant.

Filling the cooling system, keel cooling

Guide for filling the cooling system of keel-cooled engines.

Test run

Steps for performing an initial test run of the engine.

Sea trial

Checks and procedures to follow during the initial sea trial.

Use

Starting

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine using the standard procedure.

Stopping

Procedures for safely stopping the engine.

Maintenance

Maintenance schedule

Overview of maintenance tasks and their recommended intervals.

Check engine oil level

Procedure for checking and topping up the engine oil level.

Checking coolant level

Steps for checking the coolant level in the cooling system.

Checking and cleaning the raw water strainer

Instructions for inspecting and cleaning the raw water strainer.

Draining of water from the water separator/fuel filter

Procedure for draining water from the fuel filter and separator.

Engine oil change

Detailed steps for changing the engine oil and oil filter.

Gearbox oil level check

How to check the oil level in the gearbox.

Fuel filter replacement

Steps for removing and installing a new fuel filter.

Bleeding, after fuel filter replacement

How to bleed the fuel system after replacing the fuel filter.

Changing the gearbox oil

Steps for changing the oil in the gearbox.

Checking valve clearance

Procedure for checking and adjusting engine valve clearance.

Coolant replacement

Steps for draining and refilling the engine's cooling system.

Lay-up / Winter storage procedure

Recommissioning after lay-up or winter storage

Troubleshooting

Fault finding table

A table listing common faults and their possible remedies.

Technical data

Operating media

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