Westerbeke 3.0 BPMG - Fuel System Operation and Maintenance; Fuel System Procedures

FUEL SYSTEM
GASOLINE
A CAUTION: Use unleaded 89 Octane gasoline or
higher. Ethanol gasoline must not exceed must not
exceed E1D(itJ%}. Gasoline with higher percenf!Jges of·
Ethanol are not acceptable far use in. these models and
can void the warranty.
OWNER INSTALLED
FUEL WATER
SEPERATOR
(WESTERBEKE PART #49602}
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GASOLINE/WATER SEPARATOR
A primary fuel filter of the water separating tjpe must be
installed between the fuel tank and the engine to remove
water and other contaminan(s from the fuel before they can
be carried to the fuel system on the engine.
These
gasoline filters must have metal bowls (not "see-
through")
to meet U.S .. Coats Guard requirements. The metal
bowls have drilin valves to use when checking for water and
impurities.
Care Of The Fuel Supply
Use only clean fuel! The clearance of the components in
your fuel injection pump is very critical; invisible dirt '
particles which might pass through the filter can damage
th~e finely finished P.arts. It is important to buy clean fuel, .
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A WARNING: Shut a" the fuel valve at the tank
when servic.ing the fuel system. Take care in catching
any fuel that may spill. DO NOT allow any smoking,
open names or'other sources of fire near the fuel
system when servicing. Ensur~ proper ventilation exists
when servicing the fuel system.
FUEL PUMP
Periodically che.Ck the fuel connections to and out of the pump
and make sure that nQ leakage is present.and that the fittings .
are tight and secure. The engine mounted fuel pump is
maintenance free.
A WARNING: Fuel leakage at the fuel pump or its
connections Is a fire hazard and should be corrected.
Make sure proper ventilation exists whenever Sf!rvicing.
fuel system co_mponents.
NOTE: The generator compartment should have a gasoline
fume detector/alarm properly installed
and working.
. ':,:"· -: . INCOMING FUEL
ENGINE FUEL FILTER~ . .
Periodically check the fuel connections ~- the filter bowl for
leakage. Change the filter element after the first 50 hours. s~
the MAJ!fTENANCE SC.HEDUIE.
Changing the Filter Element
1. Shut off the fuel supply. ·
2. . Unscrew tile filter bowl from the housing and allow bowl
· to come away from the housing.Remove and replace the
filter element and clean the bowl.
3. Remove and replace the filter element and clean the bowl
4. Inspect both 0-rings. Replace,:
5. Press on a new filter and replace the filter bowl.
A WARNING: Fuel Is present In the hosing and lines.
Use extreme care to prevent spillage
ENGINE
FUEL
FILTER
REPLACE BOTH 0-RINGS
LUBRICATE WITH
CL£4N FUEL AND
PRESS THE FILTER
. ON OVER THE 0-RING
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