Service manual

INTRODUCTION
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NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
As this manual takes you through the disassembly, inspection
and assembly procedure
of your engine/generator, critical
information will be highlighted by NOTES, CAUTIONS,
and WARNINGS.
An explanation follows:
NOTE: An operating procedure essential to note.
A CAUTION: Procedures, which if not strictly
observed, can result in the damage or destruction of
your engine/generator.
A WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly
followed, can result in personal injury or loss of life.
ORDERING PARTS
Whenever replacement parts are needed, always provide the
generator model number, engine serial number, and generator
serial number as they appear
on the silver and black
name-plate located on the generator end. You must provide
us with this information so we may properly identify
your engine/generator. In addition, include a complete part
description and part number for each part needed (see
the separately furnished
Parts List). Also insist upon
WESTERBEKE packaged parts because
will fit or generic
parts are frequently not made to the same specifications
as original equipment.
CUSTOMER IDENTIFICATION CARD
/ .... 'WESTERBEKE
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Customer Identification
WESTERBEKE
OWNER
MAIN STREET
HOMETOWN, USA
Model82B
Expires 9/1/99
Ser.
#OOOOO-D911
The WESTERBEKE serial number is an alphanumeric
number that can assist in determining the date
of
manufacture of your WESTERBEKE engine/generator. The
first character indicates the decade (A=1960s, B=1970s,
C=1980s, D=1990s), the second character represents the year
in the decade, and the fourth and fifth number represents the
month
of manufacture.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
The engine and generator serial numbers and model numbers
are located on a decal on the generator housing.
The engine serial number can also
be found stamped into the
engine block
just above the injection pump. The generator
serial number is stamped into the generator housing on the
flat surface on the left side
of the generator.
An identification plate on the engine manifold also displays
the engine model and serial number.
MODEL &
SERIAL
NUMBER
ENGINE OVERHAUL
GENERATOR
10 DECAL
The following sections contain detailed information
relating to the proper operation characteristics
of the major
components and systems
of the engine. Included are
disassembly, inspection and reassembly instructions for the
guidance
of suitable equipped and staffed marine engine
service and rebuilding facilities.
The necessary procedures
should be undertaken only by such facilities.
Additional detailed information and specifications are
provided in other sections
of this manual, covering the
generator, alternator, starter motor, engine adjustments,
cooling pumps, etc.
Engines & Generators
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