Operating instructions

ManualsBrandsWesterbeke ManualsAutomotive5.0 KW BCG 50Hz

ENGINE

OIL

ENGINE

OIL

CHANGE

1.

Draining the Oil Sump. Discharge the used

oil

through

the

sump

drain

hose

(attached

to

the front of

the

engine)

while

the

engine

is

warm.

Drain

the

used

oil

completely,

replace

the

hose

in

its bracket,

and

replace the end

cap

securely.

NOTE:

Thread

size for

the

lube

oil drain

Iwse

capped

end

is

1/4

NPT.

Always

observe

the

used oil

as

it

is removed. A

yellow/gray emulsion indicates

the

presence of water

in

the

oil.

Although this condition

is

rare, it

does

require

prompt attention

to

prevent serious

damage.

Call

a

qualified mechanic should water

be

present in

the

oiL

Raw

water present

in

the

oil

can

be

the

result of a fault

in

the exhaust system attached

to

the

engine andlor a

siphoning of

raw

water through

the

raw

water cooling

circuit into

the

exhaust,

filling

the

engine.

This problem

is

often caused

by

the absence of

an

anti-siphon

valve,

its

poor location

or

lack of maintenance.

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REMOVE

USING

AN

8MM

(11116"0

SOCKET

OIL

DRAIN

HOSE

TO

DRAIN

THE

OIL

OR

PUMP

THE

WARMED

OIL

UP

THRU

THE

HOSE

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2.

Replacing the Oil

Filter.

When removing

the

used

oil

filter,

you

may

find it helpful

and

cleaner

to

punch

a hole

in the upper

and

lower portion of the old filter

to

drain

the oil from

it

into a container before removing

it.

This

helps

to

lessen spillage. A small automotive filter wrench

should

be

helpful in removing

the

old oil

filter.

NOTE:

Do

nol

punch this hole without first loosening

the

filter

to

make

certain

it

can

be

removed.

Place

some

paper

towels

and a plastic bag

around

the

filter

when

unscrewing it

to

catch

any

oil

left

in

the

filter.

(Oil

or

any

other

fluid

on

the

engine reduces the engine's

cooling

ability.

Keep

your engine clean.) Inspect the old

oil filter

as

it

is

removed

to

make

sure

that

the

rubber

sealing gasket

comes

off with the old oil

filter.

If

this

rubber sealing gasket remains sealed against

the

filter

bracket,

gently

remove

it.

When

installing the

new

oil

filter element,

wipe

the

filter

gasket's sealing surface

on

the bracket

free

of oil

and

apply a

thin

coat of clean engine oil

to

the rubber gasket

on

the

new

oil

filter.

Screw the filter onto

the

threaded

oil

filter

nipple

on

the

oil filter bracket,

and

then

tighten

the

filter

firmly

by

hand.

FILTER

GASKET

APPLY

CLEAN

OIL

OIL

FILTER

ASSEMBLY

WHEN

ASSEMBLING

NEW

FILTER

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NOTE:

Generic filters

are

not

recommended,

as

the

material standards or diameters

of

important

items

on

generic parts might

be

entirely different

from

genuine

parts.

Immediately after

an

oil filter change and oil fill,

run

the

engine

to

make sure the oil pressure

is

nonnal

and that

there

are

no oil leaks around

the

new

oil

filter.

3. Filling the

Oil

Sump. After refilling,

run

the

engine for a

few

moments

while checking

the

oil pressure. Make sure

there

is

no

leakage around the

new

oil

filter or

from

the

oil drain system.

and

stop

the

engine.

Then check

the

quantity of oil with the lube oil dipstick. Fill to, but

not

over

the

high mark

on

the dipstick, should

the

engine

require additional

oil.

A

CAUTION:

Used

engine

oil

contains

harmful

contaminates.

Avoid

prolonged

skin

contact.

Clean

skin

and

nails

thoroughly

using

soap

and

water.

Launder

or

discard

clothing

or

rags

containing

used

oil.

Discard

used

oil

properly.

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