Westerbeke ATOMIC 4 - Fuel Pump; Maintenance of V-Drive Units

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15. n~INTENANCE OF V-DRIVE UNITS
a. General
(1) The Universal V-Drive unit is
incorporated into the Atomic, Uni-
mite, Bluefin and Knight models,
and is designed as an integral part
of the engine. The unit is directly
coupled to the engine by a spline
shaft and coupling.
(2) The V-Drive unit is a self-
contained, non-adjustable, 'vater-
cooled unit. i7ater cooling is ac-
complished by direct connection to
the main water supply of the en-
gine.
(3) The unit requires no adjustment
and very little maintenance uith
the exception of proper lubrication
and the maintenance of proper uater
circulation.
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PRIMER
LEVER
Fuel Fump
b. Lubrication
BOWL
(1) The unit must be kept filled to
the full mark on the bayonet sticko
Use a good grade EP-90 universal
gear lubricant.
CAUTION
New units shipped from the
factory do not contain lubri-
cant. F-ill and check unit
carefully lJefore starting
engine.
(2) After the first 50 hours of
operation, drain unit and refill
to full mark on the bQyonet stick.
Clean magnetic drain plug before
refilling.
(3) Change lubricant
hours of operation.
every 500
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