Manuals for Vetus Drive Train Equipment
(incl. Couplings, Propeller Shaft Seals)
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3 simple steps to make your diesel system reliable and robust
STEP ONEÂ - Get the manuals for your equipment
Owner, Workshop and Parts Manuals are important documents that should be part of every vessel's library. They contain the detailed information necessary for safe operation, maintenance and correct servicing. Â
The manuals on this page are provided for public information and education and can be downloaded for free. All copyrights belong to copyright holders stated in the documents.
congratulations - by downloading these free manuals you are taking an important step towards making your engine more reliable and robust.
STEP TWO - regular maintenance
Simple, regular maintenance is the easiest, quickest and cheapest way to avoid problems and accelerated engine wear. Most expensive repairs start from a lack of basic maintenance or ignoring small warnings. The work is not difficult - it just needs to be done.
The purpose is so that we can enjoy our boat for all the reasons we bought her. Trust yourself. Do the work regularly and be methodical.
Download free checklists here
if you need clear, easy-to-understand help
300+ drawings
Seeing is Understanding
Marine Diesel Basics 1
Maintain, Winterize and Recommission
• explains all parts of the marine diesel system - fuel,
lubrication, breathing, electrics, stern gland, propeller etc.
• 140+ tasks, 300+ drawings, 222 pages
• tasks are fully explained with clear drawings and minimal text
• all tools & supplies needed are illustrated for each task
• paperback US$15.99 £10.99 €12.99
• ebook (kindle, kobo, ibooks, google, epub) US$9.99
STEP THREE - keep a Maintenance Logbook
Keep a detailed and accurate record:
- all the work done on your diesel system - what, when & by who
- inventory of serial numbers, component descriptions
- early warning of potential problems
- time and details of any changes in performance
Use a notebook or use your iPad, tablet or desktop and record the information in an editable PDF directly as you work.
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Maintenance eLogbook
If you've every struggled to keep a logbook, this editable eLogbook may be exactly the help you need.
- "fillable form" PDF
- clickable checklists
- write, edit details of all tasks completed
- 40+ drawings to help inspections
- all common measurements with live calculators
- just $7.99 196 pages
"the Perfect Logbook" - verified purchaser
Couplings
Installation Instructions
Drive Shaft Coupling
56 pages
publ. February 2013
10 MB file
Information Sheet
Combiflex flexible shaft coupling
1 page
publ. June 2015
< 1 MB file
Installation Instructions
Combiflex Flexible Shaft Coupling
24 pages
publ. December 2014
3 MB file
Installation Instructions
Bullflex Flexible Shaft Coupling
16 pages
publ. March 2010
4 MB file
Installation Instructions
Uniflex 13
Uniflex 16
16 pages
publ. July 2009
3 MB file
Drawing
Adaptor Flange 1 for Uniflex 13 flexible coupling
2 pages
publ. October 2010
< 1 MB file
Drawing
Adaptor Flange 2A for Uniflex 13 flexible coupling
1 page
publ. October 2013
< 1 MB file
Drawing
Adaptor Flange 3 for Uniflex 16 flexible coupling
1 page
publ. October 2013
< 1 MB file
Shaft Seals
Installation Instructions
Propeller shaft seals
ZWBH25
ZWBH30
ZWBH35
8 pages
publ. 2018
< 1 MB file
