Westerbeke 6.5KW - Maintenance

MAINTENANCE
Daily Checks (before initial daily start-up)
1. Check the level of oil in the lube oil sump with the dipstick.
Keep the oil level between the upper and lower marks on the
dipstick.
2. Check the eng ine coolant level in the plastic coolant recovery
tank. (Maintain the coolant level between ADD and MAX when cold.)
3. Periodically remove belt guard and check belt tensions, 3/8 - 1/2
inch deflection between widest span. Belts will stretch affecting
governor action, engine cooling and alternator charging.
4. Visually look over the engine and generator for any visible
faults. Correct as needed.
Fifty Hour Service Check
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Change the engine lube oil and
oil filter. Use a good brand of
oil with an SAE number suitable
for the area in which the
generator is operating. The oil
must have an API spec. of SE or
SE-CC.
Retorque the cylinder head hold-
down bolts (engine warm).
Adjust the valve clearances
(engine warm).
Clean and regap spark plugs.
Check zinc anode in heat
exchanger. Clean and replace as
needed. If zinc is flaking,
scrape clean. Check zinc end of
exchanger for zinc pieces and
clean from exchanger.
Check belt tensions, 3/8 - 1/2 inch
deflection at widest span.
Clean filter screen found in base of
engine mounted electric fuel pump.
Remove the base by placing a wrench
on the base hex nut and twisting it
loose. (Be careful of gasoline
spillage when removing the pump
base. )
A new
base sealing gasket #34706 must
be installed each time the pump base
is removed and reinstalled.
Check hose clamps, fittings, nuts and
bolts for security and tightness.
Check all electrical connections for
security and proper insulation and
that there is no chafing of the
wiring on the generator or that wiring
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Magnet
Seal ing Gasket
running to and from it.