Westerbeke W-13 User Manual

If a leak should develop at a banjo or washer that cannot be
remedied by a simple tightening of the screw, renew the washers.
The engine can be started by taking the steps described on pages 8
and 9. In cases where the engine cannot be started easily, loosen
two injection nuts on the nozzle side, turn the speed control
lever to "full open" position, turn the starter motor and then
tighten the nuts firmly.
4. Cleaning fuel filter and replacing filter element
After the first 50 hours of operation, loosen the retainer ring
#16 and discard filter element #15. Clean bowl #17 and re-install
new filter, using new gasket #13 and #14.
This same treatment is required of the filter element #6 in the
fuel lift pump. Similarly, replace n.ew filter element #6 using
new gasket #7 and #8.
After the first 50 hour change, the change period may be increased
to 200 hours or once per season.
5. Fuel injection pump
The fuel injection pump is one of the most important components of
the diesel engine and thus it calls for the utmost caution in
handling. Furthermore, the fuel injection pump has been
thoroughly shop-adjusted and should never be readjusted care-
lessly.
Such adjustment, whenever necessary, should be performed at an
author i zed service station as a precision pump tester and skills
are required.
To obtain long and satisfactory use of your injection pump:
Always use fuel which is free from impurities.
Clean and renew the fuel filter periodically.
Inspect water entrapment filter regularly.
COOLING SYSTEM
1. Cooling water
As cooling water, use soft water with least impurity content such
as tap water (potable water) or rainwater, and never use hard
water or foul water. Use of hard water or water containing much
impurity will lead to collection of scale in the engine and heat
exchanger with resultant decline in cooling effects.
2. Antifreeze
In cold districts, care should be takeri to prevent cooling water
from freezing. Cooling water when frozen expands to break the
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Westerbeke W-13 Specifications

General

Brand	Westerbeke
Model	W-13
Category	Engine
Language	English