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BREAK-IN PROCEDURE/THE DAILY OPERATION
BREAK·IN PROCEDURE
After
the genemtor has been started, check for proper
operation and then encoumge a fast wann-up. Run the
generator between 20% and 60% of full-load for the first
10 hours.
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CAUTION:
DII nllt attempt til break·ln Yllur
generattJt by running wlthllut
a
Iliad.
After
the first 10 hours of the generators opemtion, the load
can be increased to the full-load mted output, then
periodically vary the load.
Avoid overload at all times. An overload is signaled by
smoky exhaust with reduced output voltage and frequency.
Monitor the current being drawn from the genemtor and keep
it within the genemtors mting. Since the generator opemtes at
1800 rpm to produce 60 hertz, control of the generator's
engine break-in is govemed by the current drawn from the
generator.
To protect against unintentional overloading of the
gen~rator,
the genemtor's output leads should be routed through a
circuit breaker that is rated at the mted output of the
generator.
NOTE:
Be aware of motor starting loads and the high current
drawn required for starting motors.
The
starting amperage
drawn can be
3
to
5
times normal running amperage. See
GENERATOR INFORMATION in this manual.
CHECKLIST
Follow this check list each day before starting your generator.
• Record the hounneter reading in your log (engine hours
relate to the maintenance schedule).
• Visually inspect the genemtor for fuel, oil, or water leaks.
• Check the oil level (dipstick).
• Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank.
• Check your fuel supply.
• Check the starting batteries (weekly).
• Check drive belts for wear and proper tension (weekly).
• Check for abnonnal noise such as knocking, vibration and
blow-back sounds.
• Check drive belts for wear and proper tension (weekly).
• Confirm exhaust smoke:
When the engine is cold - white smoke.
When the engine is wann - almost smokeless.
When the engine is overloaded - some black smoke.
NOTE:
Some unstable running may occur in a cold enginoe.
This condition should lessen as normal operating temperature
is
reached and loads are applied.
A
CAUTION:
DII nllt IIperate the generator fill Illng
perillds IIf time withllut
a
Iliad being placed on the
generatlll. .
GENERATOR ADJUSTMENTS
Once the generator has been placed in operation, there may
be governor adjustments required for engine speed (hertz)
during the engine's break-in period (first 50 hours) or after
this period.See ENGINE SPEED (HERTZ) ADJUSTMENT
under ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS).
NOTE:
After the first 50 hours of generator operation, check
the maintenance schedule for the 50 hour service check.
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WARNING: VENTILATION
GaSoline vapors can explode. Before starting the engine,
operate the blower for at least four minutes and check both
the engine compartment and bilge for gasoline vapors. Run
the blower below cruising speed.
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WESTERBEKE
Engines & Generators
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