Volvo Penta TAD1242GE User Manual

1
Safety information .................................................. 2
Safety instructions for operation and
maintenance ......................................................... 3
Introduction ............................................................ 6
Environmental responsibility ................................. 6
Running-in ............................................................. 6
Fuel and oils ......................................................... 6
Maintenance and reserve parts ............................. 6
Certified engines ................................................... 7
Presentation ........................................................... 8
Technical description ............................................ 8
Identification numbers ........................................... 9
Orientation .......................................................... 10
EDC III................................................................ 11
Instrument EDC III .............................................. 12
DCU (Display Control Unit) .................................. 13
Starting the engine............................................... 19
Before starting .................................................... 19
Starting procedure EDCIII ................................... 20
Volvo Penta start lock......................................... 21
Start-up under extreme cold ................................ 22
Never use starting fluid ....................................... 23
Start-up with helper batteries ............................... 23
Operation .............................................................. 24
Checking instruments ........................................ 24
Fault indication................................................... 24
Operation at low load ......................................... 24
Shutting down the engine ................................... 25
Prior to shut-down .............................................. 25
Shut-down ........................................................... 25
After shut-down ................................................... 25
Extra shut-down .................................................. 25
Contents
Maintenance schedule ......................................... 26
Maintenance schedule ........................................... 26
Newly rebuilt engine ............................................ 27
Maintenance ......................................................... 28
Engine, general ................................................... 28
Lubrication system .............................................. 32
Cooling system ................................................... 35
Fuel system ........................................................ 41
Electric system ................................................... 45
Preparation for storage ........................................ 49
Preparation for storage ....................................... 49
Preparation after storage ..................................... 50
Troubleshooting................................................... 51
Symptoms and possible causes ......................... 51
Diagnostic function .............................................. 52
Fault messages ................................................. 52
Effect on engine ................................................. 52
Operation ........................................................... 53
Fault codes ........................................................... 55
Technical data ...................................................... 64
General ............................................................... 64
Lubrication system .............................................. 64
Fuel system ........................................................ 65
Cooling system ................................................... 65
Electric system ................................................... 66
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Volvo Penta TAD1242GE Specifications

General

Brand	Volvo Penta
Model	TAD1242GE
Category	Engine
Language	English