Installation manual
SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Fuel
Supply
Fuel/Water
Separator
Engine
Oil
Level
Coolant
Level
Drive
Belt
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
A
WARNING:
Never
attempt
to
perform
any
service
while
the
engine
is
running.
Wear
the
proper
safety
equipment
such
as
goggles
and
gloves,
and
use
the
correct
tools
for
each
job.
Disconnect
the
battery
terminals
when
servicing
any
of
the
engine's
DC
electrical
equipment.
NOTE:
Many
of
the follnwing maintenance procedures are simple but others are
more difficult
and
may require the
expen
knowledge
of
a service mechanic.
CHECK
HOURS
OF
OPERATION
EACH
EXPLANATION
OF
SCHEDULED
DAY
50
100
250
500
750
1000 1250
MAINTENANCE
0
Unleaded
gasoline
wrrh
octane
rating
of
89
or
higher.
0
Check
for
water
and
dirt
in
fuel
(drain/replace
fitter
if
necessary).
0
Oil
level
should
indicate
between
FULL
and
LOW
on
dipstick.
0
Check
at
recovery
tank;
if
empty,
check
at
manifold.
Add
coolant
if
needed.
0
Inspect
for
proper
tension
(3/8"
to
112"
deflection)
weekly
and
adjust
if
needed.
Check
belt
edges
for
wear.
Visuallnspec!ion
of
Engine
0
NOTE:
Keep
engine surface
clean.
Dirt and
Check
for
fuel,
oil
and
water
leaks.
Inspect
wiring
oil will
inhibit
the
engine's ability
to
remain
cool.
Spark
Plugs
0 0 0 0 0 0
Generator
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Fuel
Filter
0 0 0 0
0 0
Carburetor
Filler
Screen
0 0 0 0 0 0
Starting
Balleries
0 0
(and
House
Balleries)
weekly
Engine
Oil
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
•
Adjust
the
Valve
0 0 0
Clearances
Air
Screen
(Flame
Arrester)
0
Exhaust
System
0 0 0 0
.
Engine
Hoses
0 0 0 0 0 0
'WESTERBEKE
recommends
this
service
be
performed
by
an
authorized
mechanic.
Engines
&
Generators
12
and
electrical
connections.
Keep
bolts
&
nuts
tight.
Check
for
loose
belt
tension.
Check
gap;
inspect
for
burning
and
corrosion.
Check
that
AC
connections
are
clean
and
secure
with
no
chafing
-
see
GENERATOR
INFORMATION
for
addttional
information.
Initial
change
at
50
hrs,
then
change
every
250
hrs.
Inrrial
change
at
50
hrs,
then
change
every
250
hrs.
Every
50
operating
hours
check
electrolyte
levels
and
make
sure
connections
are
very
tight.
Clean
off
excessive
corrosion.
Initial
engine
oil
&
filter
change
at
50
hrs.,
then
change
both
every
100
hours.
Inttial
adjustment
at
50
hrs.,
then
every
500
hrs.
Clean
at
50
hours,
then
every
100
hours.
Initial
check
at
50
hrs.,
then
every
250
hrs.
Inspect
for
leaks.
Check
siphon
brake
operanon.
Check
the
exhaust
elbow
for
carbon
andlor
corrosion
buildup
on
inside
passages;
clean
and
replace
as
necessary
.
Check
that
all
connections
are
tight.
Hose
should
be
hard
&
tight.
Replace
if
soft
or
spongy.
Check
and
tighten
all
hose
clamps.
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