Yanmar 6LT Series User Manual

Name: Yanmar 6LT Series
Brand: Yanmar
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

6LT Series Operation Manual

Rear view

1 Air filter

2 Fuel Pipes

3 Seawater pump inlet

4 Engine mounts

5 Engine flywheel

6 Oil sump

7 Turbine geometry actuator

8 Coolant expansion tank

9 Turbocharger

10 Oil filler cap

11 Intake pipe

Figure 4

Table of Contents1
Introduction5
Record of Ownership6
Safety7
Safety Precautions8
Product Overview13
Yanmar 6LT Common Rail Series Features and Applications13
New Engine Break-In13
Component Identification14
Nameplates18
Vessel Control System (VC20)20
Control the Backup Panel26
Engine Management from Relay Box27
Before You Operate29
Diesel Fuel Specifications30
Refilling32
Engine Operation33
Preliminary Checks34
For Proper Use of the Engine34
Special Warnings34
VC20 Starting the Engine36
Warm up Mode (Shift Disconnect)37
Throttle and Shift Control38
Engine Speed Limit Mode38
Cautions During Operation39
Shutting down the Engine (Stopping)40
Checking the Engine after Operation41
Inspection and Maintenance43
Safety Precautions43
Precautions44
EPA Maintenance Requirements46
Maintenance Schedule47
Maintenance Procedures49
Check the Engine Oil Level49
Check the Oil Level in the Marine Gear49
Check the Coolant Level50
Check the Condition of the Exhaust Duct(S)50
Draining the Water from the Fuel Pre-Filter51
Check the Electrolyte Level of the Batteries - Clean Terminals52
Clean the Air Filter53
Check the State of Corrosion of the Zinc Anodes54
Change the Engine Oil55
Change Engine Oil Filters56
Change the Fuel Filter57
Change Fuel Pre-Filter58
Check Tension and Condition of Auxiliary Belt59
Change Engine Coolant60
Change Air Filter61
Change Oil Vapor Filters61
Periodic and Extraordinary Maintenance Operations62
Change the Auxiliary Belt63
Long Term Storage65
Preparing the Engine for Long Term Storage65
Engine Start-Up after Along Period of Inactivity66
Directions for the First Start-Up and Start-Up after a Long Period of Inactivity66
Engine Malfunctions67
Specifications69
EPA Warranty USA Only71
EU Declaration of Conformity74

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Brand	Yanmar
Model	6LT Series
Category	Engine
Language	English

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