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
specifications
as
original equipment.
NOTES,
CAUTIONS
AND
WARNINGS
As
this
manual takes
you
through the operating procedures,
maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting of your
generator,
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·generatar.
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 visible
location
in
the
e1J.gine
room.
SPARES
AND
ACCESSORIES
Certain
spare parts will
be
needed
to
support
and
maintafu
your WESTERBEKE generator or engine
when
cruising (see
SUGGESTED
SPARE
PARTS).
Often even simple items
s:Uch
as
proper fuel and oil
filters
can be difficult
to
obtain
alort.g
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:
Seven
important
steps
to
ensure
long
generator
life:
•
Proper
engine and generator
installation.
•
An
efficient
well-designed
exhaust
system
that
includes
an
anti-siphon break
to
prevent
water
from entering
the
engine.
•
Chang;.ng
the
engine
oil and oil filters
every
100
operat-
ing
hours.
•
Proper
maintenance
of
all engine and generator
compo-
nents
according
to
the maintenance
schedule
in this
manual.
•
Use
clean,
filtered unleaded fuel.
,.
•
Winterize
your engine according
to
the "Lay-up and
Recommissioning"
section
in this manual.
•
Raw
Water
Cooled
Model
- Flush the engine
cooling
system
according
to
the procedures found in this
manual.
UNDERSTANDING
THE
GASOLINE
GENERATOR
TQe
gasoline engine driving
an
AC generator
is
in
many
ways
similar to a gasoline automobile
engine.
The cylinders
are
in-line, and the engine's cylinder head
has
an
overhead
camshaft which
is belt-driven. The engine incorporates a
pressure
type
lubrication system, and a water-cooled
engine
block.
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, and cooling
system.
CARBON
MONOXIDE
DETECTOR
WESTERBEKE recommends mounting a carbon
monoxide
detector in
the
vessels
living quarters. Carbon monoxide,
even
in
small amounts, is deadly.
The presence
of
carbon monoxide indicated
an
exhaust
leak
from
the
engine or generator or
from
the
exhaust
elbow/exhaust
hose,
or
the
fumes
from
a
nearby
vessel
are
entering your
boat.
If
carbon monoxide
is
present, ventilate
the
area
with
clean
air
and
correct
the
problem immediately!
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