Westerbeke 7.0 BCG - Maintenance Schedule

SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Fuel Supply
Fuel/Water Separator
Engine Oil Level
Coolant Level
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
A WAllNING: Nsver attetnpt to perfQrm any service while the engine Is
running. Wear tbeprap11raletyeq'1i/1"1ent such as g11119/e$ and gloves, and
11$8 the curreot t~ols ,,,, ,.ch/o/l.111$coanect the battery terminals when
serrlcin9 any of the e11gi11e'I DC BlilctriQal equipment.
NOTE: Many of the following mamtenance procedures are $imp le but others are
more difficult and may require the expert knowledge of a service mechanic.
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MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION
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Unleacled gasoline with octane rating of89 of higher .:
Check for water and dirt In fuel (drain/repl~e filter if
· necessary).
Oil level should indicate between MAX and LOWon ·
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clipstick •.
1 crieC:k~recovery tan~j.jf empfy, check at manifold.
.:Acid#P91ilJJt:if·n.eeded.
Drive Belts D
· · · ••· • · ·· 1 "lli$g~oftorpr~perterlston (3/8''. fo 1/2· defle~on)
. . I a,ng ~cllll~lifntieded• 9~1ick belt edges ror wear.
·weekly
V!sual Inspection of engine 0
Sparks Plugs
Starting Batteries
(and House Batteries)
Engine Oil
Generator
Fuel Lift Pump
and G11sdenser
Air Screen (Flame Arrester)
Exhaust System
Engine Hoses
Raw Water Pump
Belt Driven Governor
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NOTE;. Keep. engine surtace.cle~n·Dirta~r:frJif •tjbep~:tor fuer; oil aild v\iaterleaks;• Inspect wiring. and ·
wlll lnhi/Jit too engifie'S ab.lffJYt~iem~in.cgpl. ' · .• eleetncat cortnectio~s. Keep bolts & nutS tight. Check·
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c' Eve~ 50 ope~ting h~!Jrs check electrolyte levels
and make sure ~nnections are very tight Glean off
ei.<c.essive. porrosion.
0 Initial engine oil and filter change at 50 hours, then
change both every 100 hours.
D Check that AC· connections· are clean and secure with
no chafing-see GENERATOR INFORMATION for.
addition~l lnformation.
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Periodically Inspect tor leaks.
·Clean. at 50hrs~; then every 100 hours.
Initial check at 50J1ours; then every 250 hours.
lnspept for leaks. Ch.eek anti-siphon. valve operation.
Check the e,xtiaust elbow for carbon and/or corrosion
buildup on inside passages; clean and replace as
necessary~ Clleck that:all c~n.oections are tight
D Hose should be. hard & tight Replace ~ hoses
oecome spongy. Check ~nd tighten all hose clamps.
O D 0 0 D 0 Visually inspect tor leaks. Remove the pump cover
and. inspect cover surface and cam 1or wear, Inspect
impeller. Ensure impeller shaft is secure and does not
wobble. Replace items as needed.·Rebuild/replace
pump as needed.
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0 ~ Change gooernor oil every 250 !lours. Adjust
governor· operation as needed.
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