Installation manual
INTRODUCTION
ORDERING
PARTS
Whenever replacement parts are needed, always provide
the
generator
and
engine
model
and
serial
numbers.
In
addition,
include a complete part description and part number for each
part needed (see the separately furnished
Parts Catalog). Also
insist upon WESTERBEKE packaged parts because
will
fit
or generic parts are frequently not made
to
the same specifi-
cations
as
original
equipment.
NOTES,
CAUTIONS
AND
WARNINGS
As
this manual takes you through the operating procedures,
maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting
of
your genera-
tor,
critical information will be highlighted
by
NOTES,
CAUTIONS,
and WARNINGS.
An
explanation follows:
NOTE:
An
operating procedure essential to note.
A
CAUTION:
Procedures,
which
if
not
strictly
observed,
can
result
in
the
damage
or
destruction
of
the
engine
or
generator.
A
WARNING:
Procedures,
which
if
not
properly
followed,
can
result
in
personal
injury
or
loss
of
life.
NOTE:
A carbon monoxide warning decal has been provided
by WESTERBEKE. Affix this decal in a visable location in
the
engine
room.
SPARES
AND
ACCESSORIES
Certain spare parts will be needed
to
support
and
maintain
your WESTERBEKE generator or engine when cruising (see
SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS). Often even simple items such
as
proper fuel and
oil
filter can be difficult
to
obtain along
the
way.
WESTERBEKE will provide you with a suggested
spares
and
accessories
brochure
to
assist
you
in
preparing
an
on-board inventory
of
the
proper WESTERBEKE parts.
PROTECTING
YOUR
INVESTMENT
Care at the factory during assembly and thorough testing
have resulted in a WESTERBEKE generator capable of
many thousands of hours of dependable service. However the
manufacturer
cannot
control
how
or
where
the
generator
is
installed
in
the
vessel
or
the
manner
in
which
the
unit
is
operated and serviced in the field. This is
up
to
the
buyer/owner-operator.
NOTE:
Six important steps to ensure long generator life:
• Proper engine
and
generator installation
and
alignment.
•
An
efficient well.designed
exhaust
system that includes
an
anti-siphon break to
prevent
water
from
entering the
engine.
•
Changing
the
engine
oil
and
oil
filters every 100 operat·
inghours.
• Proper maintenance
of
all
engine
and
generator compo-
nents
according to
the
maintenance schedule in this
manuaL
• Use clean,filtered
unleadedfueL
• Winterize
your
engine according to
the
"Lay·up
and
Recommissioning" section in this
manual
UNDERSTANDING
THE
GASOLINE
GENERATOR
The gasoline engine driving
an
AC generator
is
in
many
ways similar
to
a gasoline automobile engine. The cylinders
are verticle in-line, and the engine's cylinder head
has
an
overhead camshaft which is chain-driven. The engine utilizes
a solid-state distributor which is horizontally mounted and
camshaft-driven. The engine incorporates a pressure type
lubrication system, and a fresh water-cooled engine block
which is thermostatically-controlled.
To
a large degree, the
generator's
engine
requires
the
same
preventive
maintenance
that is required
of
a gasoline automobile engine. The most
important factors
to
the
generator's longevity are proper
ventilation, maintenance of the fuel system, ignition system,
cooling system
and
the
generator
backend.
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WESTERBEKE
Engines
& Generators
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