Westerbeke 7.5 MCGA - Introduction to Westerbeke Marine Gasoline Generators

Operators Manual for Gasoline Generators 1 Important Safety Information
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C O N T E N T S
1 Important Safety Information 1
2 Introduction 4
2.1 Quick Start Operators Guide ..................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Documentation ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.3 Parts Diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Warranty Procedures ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.5 Conventions Used in this Manual ............................................................................................................. 7
2.6 Manuals and Software .............................................................................................................................. 7
2.7 Checklist: Protecting Your Investment ...................................................................................................... 7
2.8 Gasoline Engines ....................................................................................................................................... 7
2.9 Amperage Drain ....................................................................................................................................... 8
2.10 Ordering Parts .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.11 Spare Parts, Kits, and Accessories ............................................................................................................. 8
3 Installation 10
3.1 Codes and Regulations............................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Carbon Monoxide Detector .................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Siphon-Break Requirements ................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 Exhaust System Requirements................................................................................................................ 11
3.5 How to Install a Remote Oil Filter ........................................................................................................... 11
4 Startup and Basic Operation 13
4.1 Fuel Source ............................................................................................................................................. 13
4.2 Fuel Supply Components ........................................................................................................................ 13
4.3 Engine Oil ............................................................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Engine Coolant........................................................................................................................................ 13
4.5 Coolant Recovery Tank ........................................................................................................................... 14
4.6 How to Bleed the Fuel System ................................................................................................................ 14
4.7 How to Start and Stop the Generator ..................................................................................................... 15
4.8 Safety Shutdown Switches and LEDs ....................................................................................................... 17
4.9 Break-In Procedure for Daily Operation .................................................................................................. 19
4.10 Checklist: Initial Startup .......................................................................................................................... 19
4.11 Checklist: Daily Startup ........................................................................................................................... 20
5 Maintenance 21
5.1 Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................................................... 21
5.2 Maintenance: Fuel System ...................................................................................................................... 23
5.3 Maintenance: Cooling System ................................................................................................................ 25
5.4 Maintenance: Engine .............................................................................................................................. 28
5.5 Maintenance: Connections, Motors, and Circuit Breakers ...................................................................... 32
6 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 36
6.1 Diagnostics Software for Microsoft Windows ......................................................................................... 36
6.2 Engine Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................... 37
7 Wiring Diagrams 38
7.1 Remote Start/Stop Panels ............................................................................................................. 38