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10. Inspect the exhaust system that it is secure and tight (no leaks).
11. Remove and clean air screen inlet on carburetor.
12. Clean and lube linkage between governor and throttle. Insure that
it moves freely with no binding.
13. Adjust carburetor choke if needed. The choke index mark is
located on the choke cover lower right inboard side.
14. Check security of cooling fan inside generator end bell. Visually
inspect electrical connections and components inside generator end
bell.
15. Clean the carburetor inlet filter.
Seasonal Servicing
1. Change engine lube oil and oil filter every 100 hours of engine
operation or once a season, whichever occurs first.
2. Clean the fuel filter screen in the electr ic fuel pump and the
inlet filter screen in the carburetor every 300 hours.
3. Check the zinc anode in the main engine heat exchanger periodi-
cally through the season, clean and replace it as needed.
4. Check belt tension, 3/8 - 1/2 inch deflection between widest span.
Check for wear~ replace as needed.
5. Check for loose fittings, clamps, electrical connections, nuts and
bolts and coolant circulating hoses for good condition.
6. Clean and/or replace primary fuel filters.
7. Check condi tion and strength of antifreeze mixture in the fresh
water cooling circuit. Strengthen the mixture as needed. Drain
the coolant and replenish should the coolant become discolored.
8. Clean the carburetor air inlet screen every 300 hours of engine
operation or more frequently as needed.
9. Check ignition circuit every 300 - 400 hrs.
A. Clean rotor and cap.
B. Check engine timing.
C. Adjust carburetor.
D. Check coil and plug leads.
E. Clean and gap spark plugs.
10. Torque cylinder head holddown bolts and adjust valves every 500
hours of engine operation.
11. Check condition of sea water pump impeller and replace as needed.
Check sea water pump for internal wear. Replace pump components
as needed.
12. Check generator brush rig initially at 500 hours and then every
500 hours thereafter. Brushes worn to 1/2 inch in length should
be replaced.
End of Season Service (Winterization)
1. Check engine fresh water coolant antifreeze mixture for proper
strength against freezing. Drain and add additional mixture as
needed. Operate the engine to insure complete circulation through
the system and recheck.
2. Inspect the condition of the zinc anode #11885 in the engine heat
exchanger. Clean or replace it as needed. (Keep spares).
3. Clean filter screen in engine mounted electric fuel pump.
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