VETUS Marine Diesel Maintenance Schedule

 

42 HP VETUS M4.45 boat diesel engine without gearbox:

 

VETUS Marine Diesel Maintenance Schedule:

VETUS Marine Diesel Maintenance Schedule, Our Trained Technicians at Santa Barbara Marine Diesel Mechanic, servicing, Oxnard, Channel Islands Marina, Ventura Harbor & Santa Barbara Harbor. The line-up of the redesigned M-Line marine diesel engines is impressive. With new features, modern appearance and added benefits, the new M-Line range is designed to meet future market demand.

NEW FEATURES
One of the most notable changes is the cast aluminum top cover. This cover incorporates various new and innovative features. It includes a water-cooled element and absorbs radiant heat from the engine. This innovative concept results in a temperature reduction of up to 15°C – a reduction of 20%! Moreover, the sturdy aluminum top cover significantly reduces the noise level of the engine in combination with the new air filter, tests show a sound reduction of about 5 dB(A) and “near silent” operation at a cruising speed of around 2200 rpm. Finally, the water-cooled top cover is designed to be used as a step. making it easier to move around the engine room.

 

Vetus Marine Engine Maintenance Schedule:

Daily Service:

• Check engine oil level.
• Check coolant level.
• Check water strainer.
• Check gearbox oil level.

 

100 Service hours or yearly:

• Drain water from fuel filter.
• Engine oil change.
• Replace oil filter.
• Battery, cables and cable connections.
• Check gearbox oil level.
• Clean Sea Strainer.

 

500 Service hours or yearly:

• Gearbox oil change.
• Relace Raw water pump impeller.
• Check valve clearance.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Check V-belt.
• Check flexible engine mounts.
• Check engine for leaks.
• Check tightness of all fasteners, bolts and nuts.
• Drain water from fuel filter.
• Engine oil change.
• Replace oil filter.
• Check Battery, cables and cable connections.
• Check hoses for damage or wear.
• replace air filter.
• flush cooling system with descaler.

 

1000 Service hours or every 2 years:

• Raw water pump seal inspection.
• Replace coolant.
• Gearbox oil change.
• Test injectors.
• Check valve clearance.
• Replace fuel filter.
• Change V-belt.
• Check flexible engine mounts.
• Check engine for leaks.
• Check tightness of all fasteners, bolts and nuts.
• Drain water from fuel filter.
• Engine oil change.
• Replace oil filter.
• Battery, cables and cable connections.
• flush cooling system with descaler.

 

When Required:

• Bleeding fuel system.
• Cleaning heat exchanger.
• Check Idle RPM.

 

NOTE: These are VETUS Marine periodic maintenance recommendations strait out of the service manual. here at Santa Barbara Marine Diesel Mechanic, we can customize your diesel engines periodic maintenance to fit your needs.

 

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