Volvo TAD1241GE User Manual

Generating set and industrial engines
12 litre (EDC III)
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Volvo TAD1241GE Specifications

General

Engine Model	TAD1241GE
Displacement	12.1 L
Fuel Type	Diesel
Cooling System	Water-cooled
Fuel System	Common Rail
Cylinders	6
Stroke	150 mm
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Engine Speed	1800 rpm
Bore	131 mm
Emissions Compliance	EU Stage II

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings and Priorities

Understanding safety symbols, WARNING, IMPORTANT, and NOTE text priorities.

Operational and Maintenance Safety

Safe practices for engine operation, maintenance, and shutdown.

System-Specific Safety Precautions

Safety guidelines for cooling, fuel, and electrical systems.

Instrument Panel and Starting the Engine

Starting the Engine Procedures

Checks, EDC III start-up, cold start, and booster battery procedures.

Stopping the Engine

Maintenance Schedule Overview

Daily and Interval Maintenance

Daily checks and scheduled maintenance based on hours and months.

Interval Maintenance: 800-2000 Hours and Rebuilds

Maintenance tasks for higher hour intervals and newly rebuilt engines.

General Maintenance Procedures

Lubrication System Maintenance

Oil Specifications and Filter Changes

Oil change intervals, viscosity, pump, and filter replacement instructions.

Engine Oil Level and Change

Cooling System Maintenance

Coolant Intervals, Quality, and Types

Coolant Level Checks and Additions

Cooling System Draining and Flushing

Fuel System Maintenance

Fuel Specifications and Filter Changes

Electrical System Maintenance

Electrical System Safety and Components

Battery Maintenance and Charging

Clutch Maintenance and Adjustment

Troubleshooting Engine Problems

Symptoms, Causes, and Diagnostics

Table of symptoms, causes, diagnostic function, error codes, and DTCs.

Diagnostic Function Overview

Problem Identification and Response

Reading Out Error Codes

Procedure for retrieving error codes from the diagnostic system.

Erasing Diagnostic Error Codes

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

Detailed causes, responses, and corrective actions for specific DTCs.