Operator`s manual
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Introduction
This section contains a scheduled preventive maintenance program and several adjustment procedures the
owner/operator can perform without the benefit of sophisticated and expensive tools and instruments.
Preventive
Maintenance
(Engine)
Perform the preventive maintenance
in
accordance with the schedules listed in the following paragraphs.
Adherence to these schedules will make sure the equipment is maintained in the best possible condition and
that it will perform
to
expectations. Those items marked
by
an asterisk (") are recommended to be performed
by an authorized dealer or distributor.
Daily
(before each use)
1.
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 plastic recovery tank. Maintain the coolant level halfway between the
MAX
and ADD marks.
3.
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.
4.
Check the fuel supply. Fill the tank(s) with a good grade of unleaded or leaded gasoline that has an oc-
tane rating of 89 or higher.
5.
Check the primary filter/water separator. Drain and service this filter as required.
(A
primary filter/water
separator
is
optional, but strongly recommended.
See
page 33.)
6.
If an optional instrument panel
is
installed, check the engine's gauges for proper oil pressure, operat-
ing temperature, and starting battery charging voltage once the engine
is
operating.
7.
If AC gauges are installed, check the generator's output meters for proper AC voltage and output fre-
quency.
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
initial
50
Hours
01
Operation
1.
Change the engine's lubrication oil and oil filter.
2.
Clean
or
replace the fuel filter screen in the carburetor and
in
the primary fuel filter/water separator.
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Westerbeke Generators