Installation manual
MAINTENANCE 
SCHEDULE 
NOTE: 
Use 
the 
engine 
hourmeter 
gauge 
to 
log 
your 
engine 
hours 
or 
record 
your 
engune 
hours 
running 
time. 
SCHEDULED 
MAINTENANCE 
I 
EVERY 
250 
OPERATING 
HOURS 
OR 
YEARLY 
Transmission 
Engine 
011 
Engine 
011 
and 
on 
Filler 
Inlet 
Fuel 
Filter 
DC 
Alternator 
Electric 
Fuel 
Pump 
*Vibration 
lsolato~nglne 
Mounts 
Heat 
Exchanger 
*Exhaust 
Elbow/Exhaust 
System 
I 
EVERY 
500 
OPERATING 
HOURS 
OR 
YEARLY 
•fuel 
Injectors 
Coolant 
SyStem 
*Valva 
Clearances 
•starter. 
Motor 
Raw 
Water 
P~II'IP 
*Prehe-at 
Circuli 
*Enginet1haft 
Alignment 
EXPLANATION 
OF 
SCHEDULED 
MAINTENANCE 
Change 
fluid 
at 
300 
operating 
hours. 
Lubricate 
control. 
Change 
engine 
oil 
and 
oil 
filter 
(always 
together). 
Removeand 
replace 
fuel 
filter 
and 
all 
sealing 
"0" 
rings. 
Remove 
and 
replace 
inlet 
fuel 
filter.· 
Check 
mounting 
~racket, 
tighten 
electrical 
connections. 
Inspect 
for 
leaks,, 
ensure 
fuel 
and 
electrical 
connections 
are 
clean 
and 
tight. 
Check 
vibration 
isolators, 
brackets 
.aild 
mounting 
hardWa.re. 
Replace 
as 
needed. 
Inspect 
zinc 
anode, 
replace 
if 
necessary. 
Check 
the 
structual 
integrity 
of 
the 
water 
injected 
exhaust 
elbow 
casting. 
Check'the 
integrity 
of 
the 
exhaust 
system 
attached 
to 
the 
elbow. 
All 
hose 
connections 
should 
be 
secure. 
No 
chaffing. 
No 
exhaust 
leaks. 
Hoses 
and 
muffler 
are 
in 
good 
serviceable 
condition. 
NOTE: 
An 
exhaust 
leak 
will 
cause 
exposure 
to 
diesel 
exhaust! 
Check 
and 
adjust 
injection 
opening 
pressure 
and 
spray 
conditions. 
Drain, 
flush, 
and 
refill 
cooling 
system 
with 
appropriate 
antifreeze 
mix. 
Adjust 
valves. 
(Incorrect 
valve· 
clearance 
will 
result 
in 
poor 
engine 
pedormance) 
Check 
solenoid 
and 
motor 
for 
coFrosion. 
Remove 
and 
lubricate. 
Clean 
.aild 
lubricate 
the 
starter 
motor 
pinion 
drive. 
Remove 
from 
engine, 
remove 
cover 
and 
inspect 
cam 
and 
wear 
plates. 
Replace 
any 
· 
components 
showing 
wear. 
If 
needed, 
replace 
impeller 
and 
gasket. 
Lubricate 
when 
re-assembling. 
· 
Check 
operation 
of 
preheat. 
Remove 
and 
clean 
glow 
plugs. 
Reinstall 
with 
anti-seize 
compound 
on 
threads. 
.  . 
Check 
security 
of 
the 
shaft 
coupling 
and 
check 
shaft 
alignment; 
EVERY1000 
OPERATING 
HOURS 
OR 
OR 
EVERY 
FIVE 
YEARS 
*Heat 
Exchanger 
*Adjusting 
the 
ValVe 
Clearances 
*Positive 
Crankcase 
Ventilation 
Valve 
*Fuillnje~ors 
*Transmission 
011 
Cooler 
*Starter 
Motor 
*TransmiSSion 
Damper 
Plate 
Remove 
the 
heat 
exchanger 
for 
professional 
cleaning 
and 
pressure 
testing. 
Change 
the 
antifreeze 
and 
flush 
the 
system. 
Adjust 
the 
valves; 
Disassemble 
and. 
clean. 
Replace 
as 
needed 
(Pn.053155). 
Pressure 
test 
injectors/re-build 
at 
1500 
hours. 
Remove 
and 
have 
professionally 
tested 
and 
cleaned. 
Remove, 
clean 
and 
lubricate 
the 
drive. 
Inspect 
the 
damper 
plate, 
replace 
if 
necessary 
(damper 
plate 
chatter 
at 
idle 
speed 
is 
an 
indication 
of 
damper 
spring 
wear. 
NOTE: 
Keep 
the 
engine 
surface 
clean. 
Dirt 
and 
oil 
will 
inhibit 
the 
engine's 
ability 
to 
remain 
cool. 
*WESTERBEKE 
recommends 
this 
service 
be 
performed 
by 
an 
knowledgeable 
mechanic. 
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