Westerbeke 6.5KW - Page 67

Checking Engine Oil
1. Check for any eng ine oil leakage. Should leakage be detected,
correct as needed. Tightening of fittings and bolts is considered
normal maintenance and is the responsibility of the owner.
2. Check eng ine oil level with the lube oil dipstick at least once
daily prior to engine usage. Add oil as needed.
3. Make sure that the oil is higher than the mid point between the
nF
n
and nL
n
marks of the dipstick. If found lower than the nLa
mark, replenish up to the nF
w
mark.
NOTE: Maintaining proper eng ine oil level is the responsibility
of the engine owner/operator. Any damage to the engine due to
lack of adequate oil is the responsibility of the owner/operator.
Gauges and alarms are provided to warn against loss of proper
engine oil pressure. Monitoring of engine operating gauges is the
responsibility of the owner/operator.
Engine oil capacity:
All (including filter)
3.7
Oil Sump
3.0
Troubleshooting the Oil System
Trouble
Oil leak
possible Cause
1. Loose oil drain
hose
liters
(3.9 u.S.
quarts)
(3.3
Imp. quarts)
liters
(3.2 u.S.
quarts)
(2.6
Imp. quarts)
Remedy
1. Tighten or replace.
2.
Oil pan to cylinder
2.
Tighten securing belts
block leakage
or
replace pan gasket.
3.
Damaged or loose
3. Replace or
tighten
timing chain cover bolts.
or
rocker cover
4.
Damaged or loose
4.
Tighten or replace.
cylinder head gasket
5.
Loose or damaged
5.
Tighten or replace.
oil filter
6.
Loose or damaged
6. Tight~n
or replace.
pressure switch or
sender
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