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Volvo Penta TAD1242GE User Manual

Volvo Penta TAD1242GE
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Generating set and industrial engines
12 liter (EDC III)
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Volvo Penta TAD1242GE Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine ModelTAD1242GE
Engine TypeDiesel
Number of Cylinders6
Cylinder ArrangementIn-line
Displacement12.1 L
Fuel SystemCommon Rail
Cooling SystemWater-cooled
AspirationTurbocharged

Summary

Safety Information

Operation and Maintenance Safety

Component and System Safety

Fire, Chemical, and Lubrication Safety

Hazards related to fuel, oil, chemicals, and safety for lubrication systems.

Starting the Engine

Before Starting Checks

Pre-start inspection of the engine and engine compartment for safe startup.

Starting Method EMS 2

Procedures for starting the engine using the EMS 2 system with or without pre-heating.

Cold Weather Starting Procedures

Specific steps and precautions for starting the engine in extreme cold conditions.

Starting Fluid and Booster Battery Safety

Warnings against starting spray and safe procedures for using booster batteries.

Operation

Stopping the Engine

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance

Lubrication System Maintenance

Guidance on oil change intervals, viscosity, oil filter, and oil pump.

Cooling System Maintenance

Procedures for checking coolant level and adding coolant to the system.

Preparation for Storage

Troubleshooting

Symptoms and Possible Causes

Table listing common engine problems and their potential causes.

Diagnostic Function

Fault Code Interpretation

How fault codes are generated, stored, and reported by the diagnostic system.

Reading Fault Causes

Procedures for reading fault causes via DCU/DU and CIU displays.

Reading and Erasing Fault Codes

Methods for reading fault codes via diagnostic lamps and Easy Link instruments.

Fault Codes

Fault Codes: Water in Fuel, Coolant Level

Specific fault codes related to water in fuel and coolant level issues.

Fault Codes: Sensors and Speed

Fault codes related to engine speed, sensors, and fuel system indicators.

Fault Codes: Pressure and Temperature Sensors

Fault codes for charge pressure, fuel pressure, and temperature sensors.

Fault Codes: Alarm Lamps and Start Relay

Fault codes for alarm lamps, start output, and electrical faults.

Fault Codes: Input Signals and Temperature

Fault codes for stop inputs, starter, preheating, air filter, and oil level/temperature.

Fault Codes: Coolant, Charge Air, Oil Pressure

Fault codes related to coolant temperature, charge air, and oil pressure issues.

Fault Codes: Battery Voltage and Injectors

Fault codes for battery voltage, CIU faults, and injector issues (cylinders 1-3).

Fault Codes: Injectors and Data Link

Fault codes for injector issues (cylinders 4-6) and faulty data links.

Fault Codes: Power Supply, Memory, Control Module

Fault codes for sensor power supply, memory faults, and control module issues.

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