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Beta Marine Beta 20 User Manual

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Heat Exchanger
& Keel Cooled
Small Diesel Engine Range: Beta 10,
Beta 14, Beta 16, Beta 20 & Beta 25
Heat Exchanger
& Keel Cooled
Small Diesel Engine Range: Beta 10,
Beta 14, Beta 16, Beta 20 & Beta 25
Operator’s
Maintenance
Manual
Operator’s
Main
tenance
Manual
CALIFORNIA - Proposition 65 Warning: Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
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Beta Marine Beta 20 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBeta Marine
ModelBeta 20
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Engine Details

Welcome to Beta Marine

Engine Identification

Beta Marine WOC Number

Locating the unique Works Order Card number for engine identification.

Engine Serial Number

Locating the engine's unique serial number for identification.

Initial Receipt of the Engine

Inspect the engine immediately upon delivery for any damage.

Engine Storage

Guidelines for proper engine storage to prevent damage.

Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions

General safety guidelines for engine installation and operation.

Technical Specifications

Section 1 Installation Guidelines

Ventilation

Engine compartment air requirements for cooling and combustion.

Installation Recommendations for Keel Cooled Engines

Specific advice for installing keel-cooled engines.

Engine Mounting

Engine Installation at an Angle

Guidelines for engine mounting angles and oil level checks.

Alignment

Angular Alignment

Correcting angular shaft alignment for smooth operation.

Parallel Alignment

Correcting parallel shaft alignment for smooth operation.

Flexible Output Couplings

Exhaust Systems

Standard Yacht - Wet Exhaust Installation

Preventing hydraulic lock in wet exhaust systems.

High-Rise Exhaust

Exhaust with Anti-Syphon Valve

Fitting anti-syphon valves to prevent water entry.

Waterlock / Silencer

Sea Water Inlet for Heat Exchanger Cooled Engines

Stern Gear Lubrication

Propeller Clearance

Exhaust Hose

Matching exhaust hose diameter to engine requirements.

Exhaust Back Pressure

Managing exhaust back pressure for optimal performance.

Dry Exhaust Installation

Engine Connections

Fuel Supply & Leak Off

Diagram and notes for fuel system connections.

Calorifier System

Canal Boats with Keel Coolers

Ideal Keel Cooling Tank

Specifications for efficient keel cooling tanks.

Electrical Installations

Control Panels

Types and installation of engine control panels.

Battery Installations - Some Considerations

Recommendations for setting up the battery system.

Batteries

Information on different types of available batteries.

Battery Cables

Keyswitch Terminations

Section 2 Guidelines for Operation of Engine

Checks Prior to Initial Use

Pre-operation checks and fuel system bleeding procedures.

Normal Starting

Normal Starting

Stopping

Section 3 Maintenance Schedule

Daily or Every 8 Hours Running

Daily maintenance tasks for the engine.

After the First 25 Hours Running

Initial service tasks after 25 hours.

After First 50 Hours

Maintenance tasks after the first 50 hours.

After 150 Hours

Maintenance tasks after 150 hours.

Every Year or 250 Hours if Sooner

Annual or 250-hour service tasks.

Lubricating Oils

Checking the Engine Oil Level

Procedure for checking the engine oil level.

Changing the Engine Oil

Checking the Gearbox Oil Level

Procedure for checking the gearbox oil level.

Changing the Gearbox Oil

Fuel System

Fuel Filter Replacement

Procedure for replacing the fuel filter cartridge.

Heat Exchanger Cooling

Engine 'Fresh Water' Coolant

Specifications for engine fresh water coolant.

Raw Water Cooling - Keel Cooling

Description of keel cooling systems.

Filling the Fresh Water System

Sea Water Pump and Cooling System

Heat Exchanger Tube Stack and ‘Wasting Zinc Anode’

Belt Tension

Air Filter

Electrical Maintenance

General warning for electrical system maintenance.

General Maintenance

Various general maintenance tasks.

Winterising and Laying Up

Laying Up Ashore

Procedures for laying up the engine when ashore.

Trouble Shooting

Problem: Engine does not start but starter motor turns over OK

Troubleshooting common engine starting issues.

Problem: Starter motor will not turn or turns over very slowly

Troubleshooting slow or no starter motor operation.

Problem: Low power output

Problem: Erratic running / hunting

Troubleshooting erratic engine running.

Problem: Hunting at idle

Troubleshooting engine hunting at idle speed.

Problem: Hunting at higher speeds

Troubleshooting engine hunting at higher speeds.

Problem: White or blue exhaust gas

Problem: Black exhaust gas

Troubleshooting black exhaust gas.

Problem: Low oil pressure warning light on when underway

Troubleshooting low oil pressure warning light.

Problem: High oil consumption

Troubleshooting high engine oil consumption.

Problem: Water in lubricating oil - general

Troubleshooting water in lubricating oil.

Problem: Water in lubricating oil - heat exchanger cooled

Problem: Water in lubricating oil - keel cooled

Troubleshooting water in oil for keel cooled engines.

Problem: Engine overheats - general

Troubleshooting general engine overheating issues.

Problem: Engine overheats - Heat exchanger only

Troubleshooting overheating in heat exchanger systems.

Problem: Engine overheats - Keel cooling only

Problem: Battery quickly discharges

Troubleshooting rapid battery discharge.

Problem: Morse control cable will not fit

Troubleshooting Morse control cable fitting issues.

Problem: Panel rev counter not working (when fitted)

Troubleshooting panel rev counter functionality.

Problem: Transmission noise

Troubleshooting transmission noise.

Problem: Vibrations

Problem: Knocking noise

Troubleshooting engine knocking noises.

Electrical Fault Finding (Engines After July 2005 Only)

Standard Keyswitch Control Panels are Supplied with Four or Five Lamps

Fault finding for standard keyswitch control panels.

ABVW - Keyless Four Lamp Panel (Without Keyswitch)

Electrical Fault Finding - All Lamp Panels

Electrical Fault Finding - C Deluxe and B Panels

Electrical Fault Finding - Non-Beta Panel

Electrical Fault Finding - Extension Harnesses

Checks for extension harness connections.

Electrical Fault Finding - Insulated Earth

Checks for insulated earth wiring systems.

Spanner Torque Settings

Spanner Torque Settings - General Nuts & Bolts

Torque specifications for general nuts and bolts.

Spanner Torque Settings - Special Nuts & Bolts

Torque specifications for special engine components.

Emission Durability

Quick Reference Parts List

Service Record

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