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
generator.
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
engine
room.
SPARES
AND
ACCESSORIES
Certain spare parts
will
be
needed
to
support and maintain
your WESTERBEKE generator
or
engine
when
cruising (see
SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS).
Often
even simple
items
such
as
proper
fuel
and
oil filters
can
be
difficult
to
obtain
along
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
ej]icient
well-designed exhaust system that includes
an
anti-siphon break
to
prevent
water
from entering
t.'te
engine.
• Changing 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.
•
1/se
clean,:,
unleaded
fuel
#89
octane.
No
higher
than
EJO
ethanol
blend.
•
Winterize
your engine according
to
the "loy-up and
Recommissioning" section
in
this manual.
UNDERSTANDING
THE
GASOLINE
GENERATOR
The 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 impottant
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
cotTect
the problem immediately!
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