
General Information _____________________________________________________________________________1
Engine manufacturer’s indications _________________________________________________________________7
Safety rules & info ______________________________________________________________________________8
Residual risks __________________________________________________________________________________9
HPE 300 Engines general info and drawings: _______________________________________________________11
HPE 300 ANODES ______________________________________________________________________________12
HPE300 without cover top view___________________________________________________________________12
Main engine components________________________________________________________________________13
Documentation and info plates ___________________________________________________________________13
HPE 300 stern drive version installation drawings ___________________________________________________15
Engine data ___________________________________________________________________________________16
Engine cylinder numbering ______________________________________________________________________16
Sea water circuit crossing order__________________________________________________________________17
Engine delivery ________________________________________________________________________________18
Engine lifting __________________________________________________________________________________19
Engine maintenance indications (when installed on board) ___________________________________________20
Engine maintenance information (out of board before installation) _____________________________________21
First engine start on board. ______________________________________________________________________21
Stop the engine________________________________________________________________________________22
Long engine inactivity (prediction of extended storage) ______________________________________________22
Engine treatment & maintenance products _________________________________________________________26
Fuel characteristics ____________________________________________________________________________26
Paint _________________________________________________________________________________________26
HPE / HPEL engines ECU BOX ___________________________________________________________________27
Fuses & Relays ________________________________________________________________________________28
Tightening torques _____________________________________________________________________________29
Engine-boat interface (connections and optional kit ) ________________________________________________29
Battery cable section chart ______________________________________________________________________29
Instrument panel_______________________________________________________________________________30
Ignition block functioning _______________________________________________________________________32
Accessory indicator lights_______________________________________________________________________33
Instrument panel electrical scheme _______________________________________________________________34
Diagnosis_____________________________________________________________________________________37
Electronic throttle station _______________________________________________________________________38
Mechanical remote control ______________________________________________________________________41
Gearboxes data (oil type and quantity) ____________________________________________________________43
Engine requirements ___________________________________________________________________________43
Installation form _______________________________________________________________________________44
Engine maintenance____________________________________________________________________________51
Every 10 hours or before every engine start ________________________________________________________51
Check the engine oil level _______________________________________________________________________51
Check the coolant level _________________________________________________________________________53
Clean the sea water filter ________________________________________________________________________55
Verify oil level _________________________________________________________________________________55
HPE engine gearbox version, verify the transmission oil level_________________________________________56
Weekly maintenance____________________________________________________________________________58
Verify battery electrolyte level and status __________________________________________________________58
Maintenance after first 50 hours and every 2 months ________________________________________________60
Drain the fuel filter _____________________________________________________________________________60
Zinc anodes___________________________________________________________________________________61
Verify the belts status___________________________________________________________________________62
Air filter ______________________________________________________________________________________63
Sea water pump impeller ________________________________________________________________________63
Every 200 hours or once every year _______________________________________________________________65
Engine oil change ______________________________________________________________________________65
Oil filter replacement ___________________________________________________________________________66
Fuel filter replacement __________________________________________________________________________67
Clean the sea water circuits and exchangers _______________________________________________________67