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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT
THIS
MANUAL
IS A GENERAL GUIDE TO THE
INSTALLATION,
START-UP,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR WESTERBEKE MARINE DIESEL ENGINE.
THE INFORMATION IT CONTAINS IS VITAL TO THE ENGINE
I
S DEPENDABLE,
LONG TERM OPERATION.
READ IT
KEEP IT IN A SAFE DRY PLACE !
KEEP IT HANDY FOR REFERENCE AT ALL TIMES
FAILURE TO
DO
SO
WILL
INVITE
SERIOUS
RISK,
NOT ONLY TO
YOUR
INVESTMENT BUT YOUR SAFETY AS WELL.
UNDERSTANDING THE DIESEL ••••
The diesel engine closely resembles the gasoline engine inasmuch
as the mechanism is essentially the same.
Its cylinders are arranged
above its closed crankcase; its crankshaft is of the same general type
as
that
of
a
gasoline
engine;
it
has
the
same
sort
of
valves,
camshaft, pistons, connecting rods, lubricating system and reverse and
reduction gear.
Therefore,
it
follows
to
a
great
extent
that
a
diesel
engine
requires the same preventative maintenance as that which any intelli-
gent operator would give to a gasoline engine.
The most important
factors are proper maintenance of the fuel,
lubr icating and cooling
systems.
Replacement of fuel and lubricating filter elements at the
time
periods
specified
is
a
must,
and
frequent
checking
for
con-
tamination
(i.
e.
water,
sediment, etc. )
in
the
fuel
system is also
essential.
Another important factor is the use of the same brand of
nhigh
detergent"
diesel
lubricating
oil
designed
specifically
for
diesel engines.
The diesel engine does differ from the gasoline engine, however,
in the method of handling and fir ing its fuel.
The carburetor and
igni tion systems are done away wi th and in their place is a single
component -
the Fuel Injection Pump - which performs the function of
both.
Unremitting care and attention at the factory have resulted in a
Westerbeke engine capable of many thousands of hours of dependable
service.
What the manufacturer cannot control, however, is the treat-
ment it receives in service.
This part rests with you!
ORDERING PARTS
Whenever replacement parts are needed, always include the complete
part description and part number
(see separate Parts List).
Be sure
to include the engine
I
s model and ser ial number.
Also,
be sure to
insist
upon Westerbeke
factory
packaged
parts,
because
nwill
fit"
parts are frequently not made to the same specifications as original
equipment.
GENERATOR SETS
Westerbeke diesels are used for both the propulsion of boats and
for generating electrical power.
For generator set applications, all
details of this Manual apply, except in regard to certain portions of
the
Installation,
Operation
and
Maintenance
sections.
Additional
information
is
provided
in
the
section
titled
Generator
Sets,
Section T.
2
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