Installation manual
SERVICE
SCHEDULE
This section contains a scheduled preventive maintenance program and several adjustment procedures the
owner/operator can
petform without
the
bene.fit
of sophisticated and
eXlJensive
tools and instruments.
Preventive Maintenance
Perform the preventive maintenance in accordance with the schedules listed
in
the following paragraphs.
Adherence
to
these schedules will ensure the equipment
is
maintained in the best possible condition and
that it
will petform
to
expectations. Those items marked
by
an asterisk (*) are recommended to be
performed
by
an authorized dealer or distributor.
Daily (before each
US~)
I.
Check the oil sump
level.
Maintain the oil
level
at or near the upper
level
mark on dipstick.
2. Check the coolant level
in
the
plas~ic
recovery
tank. Maintain this
level
at or above the
level
marked
ADD.
-
3. Check transmission's lubricant
level,
and add additional lubricant as needed.
4.
Visually inspect the unit: check
for
loose belts, chafed or broken wires,
loose
brackets and fittings,
damaged
hoses,
loose clamps, and other .equipment
not
properly secured.
5.
Check the
fuel
supply.
Fill tank(s) with a
good
grade of
No.2
diesel fuel, if required.
6.
Check the primary filter/water separator. Drain and service as required.
(A
primary filter/water
separator is optional, but strongly recommended.)
7.
Check the engine's gauges or lights for proper oil pressure, operating temperature, and starting
battery charging voltage once the engine
is
operating.
8. Check the alternator's output gauge (if installed)
for
proper
DC
voltage.
Monthly
Check the condition of the zinc anode in the heat exchanger's sea water circuit. Clean or replace the
anode,
as
required. Keep the area inside the heat exchanger clean of zinc anode debris.
Servicing
After Initinl
50
Hours of Operation
1.
Change the engine's lubrication oil and oil filter.
2. Replace the secondary
fuel
filter and the filter element in the base of the fuel pump. Service the
primary system filter is installed.
*3. Torque the cylinder head hold-down bolts.
*4.
Adjust valve clearances.
5.
Adjust the alternator and water pump drive belt tension, if required.
6.
Lubricate
the throttle
and
the transmission's control cable check for proper operation
and
movement.
7.
Change the transmission's lubricant.
8.
Adjust the engine's idle speed (750 -
1000
rpm).
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WESTERBEKE
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