Operating instructions
SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Fuel
Supply
Fuel/Water
Separator
Engine
Oil
level
Coolant
Level
Drive
Belt
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
A
WARNING:
Neller
attempt
to
perform
any
scfllice
while
the
engine
is
running.
Wear
the
proper
safety
equipment
such
as
goggles
and
gloves,
and
use
the
correct
tools
for
each
job.
Disconnect
the
battery
terminals
when
sefllicing
any
of
the
engine's
DC
electrical
equipment.
NOTE:
Many
of
the
following maintenance procedures
are
simple but others
are
more
difficult and
may
require
the
expert
knowledge
of
a service
mechanic.
CHECK
HOURS
OF
OPERATION
EACH
EXPLANATION
OF
SCHEDULED
DAY
50
100
250
500
750
1000 1250
MAINTENANCE
0
Unleaded
gasoline
with
octane
rating
of
89
or
higher.
0
Check
for
water
and
dirt
in
fuel
(drain/replace
filter
if
necessary).
0
Oil
level
should
indicate
between
FULL
and
LOW
on
dipstick.
0
Check
at
recovery
tank;
if
empty,
check
at
manifold.
Add
coolant
if
needed.
0
Inspect
for
proper
tension
(3/8"
to
1/2"
deflection)
weekly
and
adjust
if
needed.
Check
belt
edges
for
wear.
Visual
Inspection
01
Engine
0
NOTE:
Keep
engine surface clean. Dirt and
Check
for
fuel,
oil
and
water
leaks.
Inspect
wiring
oil will inhibit
the
engine s ability to remain
and
electrical
connections.
Keep
bolts
&
nuts
tight.
cool.
Check
for
loose
belt
tension.
Spark
Plugs
[j
0
0 0
0
0
Check
gap;
inspect
for
burning
and
corrosion.
Generator
0
0
0 0
0
0
0
Check
that
AC
connections
are
clean
and
secure
with
no
chafing
-
see
GENERATOR
INFORMATION
for
additional
information.
Fuel
Filter
::::J
0 0 0 0 0
Initial
change
at
50
hrs,
then
change
every
250
hrs.
Starting
Batteries
0 0
Every
50
operating
hours
check
electrolyte
levels
(and
House
Batteries)
weekly
and
make
sure
connections
are
very
tight.
Clean
off
excessive
corrosion.
Engine
Oil
0
0 0 0
0
0
Initial
engine
oil
&
filter
change
at
50
hrs.,
then
change
both
every
100
hours.
*Adjust
the
Valve
0 0
0
Initial
adjustment
at
50
hrs.,
then
every
500
hrs.
Clearances
Air
Screen
(Flame
Arrester)
0
Clean
at
50
hours,
then
every
100
hours.
Exhaust
System
::::J
0
c:::
0
Initial
check
at
50
hrs.,
then
every
250
hrs.
Inspect
for
leaks.
Check
siphon
brake
operation.
Check
the
exhaust
elbow
for
carbon
and/or
corrosion
buildup
on
inside
passages;
clean
and
replace
as
necessary.
Check
that
all
connections
are
tight.
Engine
Hoses
0
~D
0
0 0
Hose
should
be
hard
&
tight.
Replace
if
soft
or
spongy.
Check
and
tighten
all
hose
clamps.
*WESTERBEKE
recommends
this
service
be
performed
by
an
authorized
mechanic.
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