Recommended Maintenance Service - Westerbeke 13A Operator's Manual

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RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Check and service your engine at specified intervals to maintain it in
its best conditions and permit it to perform as it should.
As for
those asterisked items,
it is suggested that you have them performed
by an authorized distributor or dealer.
1.
Daily Inspection Before Use
A.
Check engine oil level and add as needed.
No refill is required
if
the level is near the upper limit
line of the gauge.
B.
Check fresh water coolant levels.
Refill up to the ADD line on coolant recovery tank.
C.
Check
transmission
lUbricant
level
and
refill
as
needed.
Check your fuel supply.
Check filter/water separators.
D.
Visually check engine for
loose parts
(alternator belt and
bolts etc.), damage and leaks.
Correct as required.
E.
Check operation of gauges and meters.
After
starting your
engine,
check oil pressure, water
tem-
perature and voltage reading.
F.
Check for abnormality with exhaust gas, noise and vibration.
2.
Servicing Following Initial 50 Hours Of Operation
A.
Renewal of engine oil.
B.
Replacement of lube and fuel filters (two fuel filters).
*C.
Tightening of bolts and nuts (torque cylinder head hold-down
bolts) •
D.
Change transmission lubricant (HBW models initially change
at 25 hours).
E.
Adjust engine idle speed if needed.
*F.
Adjustment of valve clearance.
3.
Servicing At Every 100 Hours Of Operation
A.
Renewal of engine oil.
B.
Replacement of oil filter.
4.
Servicing At Every 200 Hours Of Operation
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