Volvo Penta TAMD70C Operations Instructions

INSTRUCTION BOOK TAMD63L/P, TAMD71B,TAMD73P/WJ, TAMD74C/L/P

8TAMD63L, -P, TAMD71B, TAMD73P, -WJ,TAMD74C, -L, -PThe engines are four-stroke, 6 cylinder in-line marinediesel engines with direct injection. They ar

98Starter motor turns over but the engine doesnot startCAUSE● Air in fuel lines● Lack of fuel– fuel taps closed– fuel tank empty/wrong tank on line– f

992. Engine starts but stops again/runsunevenlyCAUSE● Air in fuel lines● Lack of fuel– fuel taps closed– fuel tank empty/wrong tank on line– fuel filt

1004. Coolant temperature too lowCAUSE● Thermostat malfunctionREMEDYInstall a new thermostat5. Engine does not reach correct speedat wide open throttl

1016. Engine will not stopCAUSE● TAMD71B: Fuel shut-off valve fuse defective (seepage 72 for changing fuse)● One of the semi-automatic fuses in the te

102If there are several diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)stored the next code is flashed when the button ispushed again. When the first DTC is repeated,

1031.1 No fault1.2 Control calibration(neutral position switch)1.3 Control calibration(difference too small)1.4 Control calibration(neutral position t

104DTC Explanation Cause Reaction ActionSystem receiving no signals fromcontrol potentiometer.System receiving no signals from shiftcontrol potentiome

1059.9 Fatal error on control moduleWarning lamp – high enginecoolant temperature(in instrument panel)Internal fault in program memory.Engine coolant

106Technical DataGeneralTAMD63L-A, TAMD71BTAMD63P-ANo. of cylinders ... 6 6Swept volume ...

107Fuel systemTAMD63L-A, TAMD71BTAMD63P-AInjection pump, settings,TAMD63L and TAMD71B ... 16° ±0.5° BTDC 22° ±0.5° B

9Fig. 1. TAMD63L-A, TAMD63P-A1. Fine fuel filters2. Smoke limiter3. Engine coolant filler cap4. Injection pump5. Oil filler cap6. Terminal box with se

108Lubrication systemTAMD63L-A, TAMD71B TAMD73P-A,TAMD63P-A TAMD73WJ-A,TAMD74C-A,TAMD74L-A,TAMD74P-AOil pressure, hot engine at normal running rpm ...

109Electrical systemTAMD63L-A, TAMD71BTAMD63P-A TAMD73P-A,TAMD73WJ-A,TAMD74C-A,TAMD74L-A,TAMD74P-ASystem voltage ...

110Reverse gearTAMD63L-A, TAMD71B TAMD73P-A,TAMD63P-A TAMD74C-A,TAMD74L-A,TAMD74P-AMPMType designation ...

111TAMD63L-A, TAMD71B TAMD73P-A,TAMD63P-A TAMD74C-A,TAMD74L-A,TAMD74P-AType designation ... – – IRM 302

112TAMD63L-A, TAMD71B TAMD73P-A,TAMD63P-A TAMD74C-A,TAMD74L-A,TAMD74P-AType designation ... MG5062V – M

113TAMD63L-A, TAMD71B TAMD73P-A,TAMD63P-A TAMD74C-A,TAMD74L-A,TAMD74P-AType designation ... – MG507A-1

114ClutchDisengageable clutches at front of engine(accessory TAMD71B)TAMD71BRockford/Borg WarnerType ...

115AccessoriesVolvo Penta accessoriesBelow is a range of products which can be purchasedas accessoriesNote: Not all accessories can be fitted to all e

116TAMD63, TAMD73, -74 TAMD71A. Angle nipple and cock (inlet)Hot water outlet:Location of angle nipples with cock (Thread: 1/2"–14NPTF)A. Angle n

117Maintenance – Equipment,AccessoriesControls (mechanical)The control lever on Volvo Penta controls has an ad-justable friction brake. This allows th

10Fig. 6. TAMD74C-A, TAMD74L-A,TAMD74P-A (“TAMD74EDC”)1. Filters for crankcase ventilation2. Air Cleaner (ACL)3. Charge air cooler (CAC)4. Heat exchan

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11InstrumentationThe instrument panels used are the main panel, the Flying Bridge (instrument panel for alt. control position), anauxiliary panel and

12Note This lamp (14) also works as a bulb failurewarning sensor for the starter element.* The lampcomes on even when the key switch is in the I posi-

13The flashing red lamp indicates that the controlstation has a fault (uncalibrated controls, a con-trol or controls not in neutral position (neutral

14Extra alarm panelThis panel has four “windows”. If the acoustic alarmcomes on, one of the windows starts to flash (red) toshow the cause of the alar

15343537333611 12 13 14Control panel for alt. operating positionPosition numbers refer partly to the equivalent func-tions in the pilot house panel ab

16ControlsKey switchThe key switch has five positions, including the 0 po-sition:Pos. 0 = The key can be inserted and removed.S = Stop position (stop

17Type S controls for maneuvering trolling valveSingle lever controls with a single function are suita-ble for controlling a trolling valve*, if fitte

18Calibrating the controls(TAMD73P and TAMD74)NOTE! If calibration is not carried out after in-stallation, the engine cannot be started.Calibrate firs

193. Move the lever to the wide open throttle (WOT)position ahead (forward) movement. Hold the le-ver in this position.Acknowledge the position by pre

203. Move the lever to neutral position. Hold the leverin this position.Acknowledge the position by pressing in thegreen button for at least three sec

21Reverse gear with electronic shiftingNote If Ahead/Astern (Forward/Reverse) on the con-trol unit do not correspond to Ahead/Astern on theboat swap t

22Before startingNote: To reduce exhaust emissions to a minimumduring cold starts Volvo Penta recommends that aheater is installed to heat the engine

231. Single lever control: Check that the lever is inneutral “N”. This means that the throttle control isset to idling and the reverse gear is disenga

245. Turn the key to position “III” to start* the engine(after the indicator lamp has gone out in the caseof engines with a starter element). Release

25Checks during operationCheck instruments. Normal operating values are:Engine coolant temperature Oil pressure, engine System voltage75–95°C TAMD63:

263. Move the control lever quickly and firmly intoreverse, then increase the speed.Note! If the boat has two engines, it is vital that bothengines ar

27Disengageable scavenging/bilge pump(accessory, TAMD71, 24V)These pumps are engaged and disengaged via elec-tromagnetic connections and switches on t

1Structure of this Instruction BookThe first part of this Instruction Book contains impor-tant information on functions, fuel, oils and coolants.The o

28After operation1.Let the engine idle for a few minutes with the re-verse gear in neutral after landing. This will evenout the engine temperature and

29DIAGNOSISACTIVESTATIONSafety systems (TAMD73P and TAMD74)Emergency operation of the engineIMPORTANT!The engines are equipped with an emergency op-er

30Twin Disc MG5075 – Engagement1. Stop engine and remove the key from the keyswitch.2. Note to which solenoid valve (P or S) the wiringmarked “Primary

31Propeller shaft brakeUnder certain operating conditions, the propeller maymake the propeller shaft rotate when the engine isstopped. This rotation m

32Precautions against freezingCheck the antifreeze in the freshwater system after the engine has stopped if there is a risk of freezing. Seeunder the

33FTAMD63SS S F SSS S FS STAMD73, TAMD74 FVFFTAMD63, TAMD73, TAMD74Note: Remove the cover on the seawater pump. Also remove the hose between the heat

34Maintenance and carePeriodic maintenanceIf your engine and its fittings are to function reliably, periodic maintenance in accordance with the mainte

Engine, oil change intervalsDependent on the fuel’s sulfur content and the quality of the lubricating oil.Note. However, the oil should always be chan

1) 2)*3) 4)**Maintenance scheduleThe description applies generally for all engines unless otherwise stated.If longer intervals are required than those

***6. Twin Disc reverse gear:Remove and clean re-verse gear oil screen.7. Replace oil filter in re-verse gear Twin DiscMG507(A)-1 with trollingvalve a

2Safety Precautions IntroductionThis Instruction Book contains the information youneed to operate the engine correctly. Check that youhave the correct

12. Check/drain extra fuelfilter.13. Replace insert(s) in extracoarse fuel filter.14. Replace fine fuel filters.15. Vent fuel system.16. Replace adjus

18. Check/clean seawaterfilter.Note. The time must be judged by experi-ence after running the engine for a while.19. Check batteries.20. Top up anti-c

24. Inspect/replace zincanode(s)25. Check for oil, fuel orwater leaks.26. Check the batteries’charge condition.27. Check/tension drivebelt(s).28. Chec

50 Hrs250 Hrs500 Hrs1000 Hrs2000 Hrs12 months30. TAMD71: Replace aircleaner (ACL) filter in-serts.31. TAMD73, TAMD74:Replace air cleaner(ACL).32. Have

36. TAMD73P and TAMD74:Check the EDC system.37. Check surface finish ofengine and reverse gear.No. Operation Instructions Info.pge.50 Hrs250 Hrs500 Hr

43Technical descriptionEngineThese engines are four-stroke, straight six marine diesel engines with overhead valves. They are fluid-cooledand equipped

44Timing gearsThe camshaft, oil pump, injection pump, circulationpump (TAMD71), seawater pump and hydraulicpump (if fitted) are driven by the cranksha

45TAMD63P, TAMD73P and TAMD74 also have awastegate valve (boost pressure control (by-pass)valve) installed in the turbine housing.The wastegate valve

46TAMD71: Tensioning drive beltsA. Locking screwsTAMD71: It should be possible to depress the belts10 mm (0.4") between the pulleys at the correc

47Technical descriptionLubrication systemThese engines have a forced lubrication system and piston cooling (see “Pistons” on page 43). The oil pump is

3Certain engine conservation oils are inflamma-ble. Some of them are also dangerous if in-haled. Ensure that ventilation in the work placeis good. Use

48Basic diagram, lubrication system8. Oil pump10. Lubricating oil filter12. Overflow valve13. Piston cooling valve14. Relief valve15. Filtered oil (pr

49Oil coolerSee the description in the “Cooling system” sectionon pages 58–59 for information on the oil cooler.Lubricating oil filter By-pass filterM

50Oil Change – Reverse GearConnect a hose from the oil scavenger pump to thedipstick tube on the reverse gear. Or the oil can alsobe drained after rem

51Technical descriptionFuel systemThe fuel is drawn up by the feed pump from the fuel tank through the pre-filter(s) and is forced through the finefil

52The fuel system has two fine fuel filters connected inparallel have the same cover. These filters aredisposable, and the filter insert is made of a

53InjectorsThe job of the injectors is to atomize and spray thefuel, metered precisely by the injection pump, intothe engine’s combustion chambers. Th

54Double pre-filters1. Valve knob (both filters 3. Retaining screwon-line in this position) 4. Cover2. Pressure gauge 5. Drain plugThe inserts can be

55Venting the fuel system1. Venting screw on 3. Overflow valvefilter mounting 4. Pressure equalizer2. Hand pump3. Pump a further 10–20 strokes with th

56Technical descriptionCooling systemThese engines are fluid-cooled and have a closed circuit cooling system. The system has two circuits. In theinner

57= Charge air or freshwater = SeawaterTAMD71: Engine coolant pump (circulationpump) and thermostat housing1. Piston thermostatThermostat function, co

4General InformationWelcome aboardThank you for choosing a Volvo Penta marine en-gine.Volvo Penta have been building marine enginessince 1907. Quality

58Seawater pumpThe seawater pump is fitted to the timing gear coverat the front of the engine. This pump is driven via thetiming gears. The pump impel

59Oil cooler, reverse gearThe reverse gear’s oil cooler is mounted on a bracketabove the flywheel casing at the rear of the engine.The cooler is conne

60Seawater filter. Checking/cleaningVolvo Penta offers two types of seawater filter. Oneis a smaller filter with a transparent perspex cover,and the o

61TAMD63: Charge air cooler (CAC) and insert1. Screw with drainage hole2. Plugs over guide balls for CAC insert5. Remove the cooling water hoses to an

626. Install the inserts in the housings. NOTE! En-sure that the inserts are installed in thecorrect position. The locating lugs beneath theinserts’ u

63 Oil cooler, reverse gearZ. Zinc anodeCleaning oil cooler, reverse gearClose sea cock before working on coolingsystem.1. Open the drain cock on the

64Removing the seawater pumpClose sea cock before working on coolingsystem.1. Drain the water from the seawater system.2. Release the coolant pipes to

65Technical descriptionElectrical systemThese engines have an electrical system with a generous generator capacity for a normal-sized boat. When amore

66TAMD71BTAMD71BNote. The components in the figures are numbered the sameas in the engine’s wiring diagram on page 77.3. Solenoid (fuel shut-off valve

67TAMD73, TAMD74Electronic Diesel Control (EDC) system(TAMD73P and TAMD74)The injection pump on the TAMD73P and TAMD74engines has an electronic govern

5Joint responsibilityVolvo Penta continually commits a considerable partof its development resources towards minimizing theenvironmental impact of its

68Starter motorThe starter motor is mounted on the flywheel casingon the right of the engine.When the starter motor is engaged, a drive on thestarter

69In the TAMD71B the fuses are located in the front ofthe junction box on the left end of the expansion tank.The electrical starter element is also pr

70To simultaneously charge two independent batterycircuits, fit a Volvo Penta charge distributor to theregular generator (accessory).2. BatteriesNever

71Maintenance – Electrical SystemNOTE! Always stop the engine and break thecurrent using the main switches beforeworking on the electrical system.Also

72Charge conditionCheck the batteries’ charge condition using a hydrom-eter. The battery electrolytic density should be 1.28 g/cm3.* Charge battery if

73Wiring DiagramsConnection of sensor system to standard generator,principle diagram1. Sensor cable (yellow, 1.5 mm2) 6. Starter motor2. Charge distr

TAMD63L-A, TAMD63P-AControl panel for auxiliary control position (Flying Bridge)Cable areas in mm2 are given after the color codes in the wiring diagr

Auxiliary panel1. Instrument lighting2. Oil pressure gauge, reverse gear3. Turbo charging pressure gauge4. Connection to instr. light. on main panel5.

TAMD71BControl panel for auxiliary control position (Flying Bridge)Cable areas in mm2 are given after the color codes in the wiring diagrams.The cable

Auxiliary panel1. Instrument lighting2. Oil pressure gauge, reversegear3. Turbo charging pressuregauge4. Connection to instr. light. onmain panel5. Co

6Warranty Registration CardThe Warranty Registration Form (North Americanmarket) or Warranty Card (other markets) should al-ways be filled out and sen

Instrument panel, (Master panel)Spring loadedSpring loadedInstrument panels1. Instrument lighting2. Voltmeter3. Oil pressure gauge4. Engine coolant te

Cable areas in mm2 are given afterthe color codes in the wiring dia-grams.The cable area is 0.5 mm2 unlessotherwise stated.A broken line indicates a n

Instrument panel, (Master panel)Spring loadedSpring loadedInstrument panels1. Instrument lighting2. Voltmeter3. Oil pressure gauge4. Engine coolant te

Cable areas in mm2 are given afterthe color codes in the wiring dia-grams.The cable area is 0.5 mm2 unlessotherwise stated.A broken line indicates a n

TAMD73WJ-AControl panel for auxiliary control position (Flying Bridge)Cable areas in mm2 are given after the color codes in the wiring diagrams.The ca

Auxiliary panel1. Instrument lighting2. Oil pressure gauge, reverse gear3. Turbo charging pressure gauge4. Connection to instr. light. on mainpanel5.

Instrument panel, (Master panel)Spring loadedSpring loadedInstrument panels1. Instrument lighting2. Voltmeter3. Oil pressure gauge4. Engine coolant te

Engine (12V system voltage)Note. The components in the wiring diagramhave the same numbers as shown in thekey diagrams on page 67.1A. Starter battery

TAMD74C-A, TAMD74L-A, TAMD74P-A (24V)Cable areas in mm2 are given after the color codes in the wiring diagrams.The cable area is 1.0 mm2 unless otherw

Engine (24V system voltage)Note. The components in the wiring diagramhave the same numbers as shown in thekey diagrams on page 67.1A. Starter battery

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88TAMD63, TAMD71, TAMD73, TAMD74Extra instrument kit for wheel house1. Electronics module (alarm)2. Engine coolant temperature warning lamp3. Oil pres

89Flying Bridge instrument kit1. Electronics module (alarm)2. Connector for extra warning display(accessory)3. Engine coolant temperature warning lamp

90TAMD73P-ACable colorBL = BlueBN = BrownGN = GreenOR = OrangeP = PinkR = RedSB = BlackW = WhiteY = YellowCable areas = 0.75 mm2.Multiple control posi

91Multiple control positions – Single or dual lever controls (twin engine installation)Multiple control positions – Single or dual lever controls with

92TAMD74Electronic controlSingle engine installation.Single or dual control lever unitMechanical controlSingle engine installation. Single or dual con

93TAMD74Electronic controlTwin engine installation. Single lever twin controlMechanical controlTwin engine installation. Single or dual lever twin con

94InhibitingWARNING! Observe the following rules whencleaning with high-pressure water jets. Neverdirect the water jet at seals, rubber hoses orelectr

95Bringing out of storage1. Remove any protective cover over the engine, airintake and exhaust pipe.2. Remove any external inhibitors using white spir

96Fuel, Oils, CoolantDiesel fuelsThe composition of the fuel is vital for operation of theengine, its service life, and emissions. To meet theperforma

97Fault-tracing1. Engine does not startStarter motor does not turn engine overCAUSE● The reverse gear is not disengaged (applies tocontrol with neutra