Westerbeke 9.0 BCG Technical Manual page 220

FAULT
Correct no-load voltage,
but high voltage output when
load applied.
Unstable voltage output.
CAUSE
Engine speed is
too fast.
1. Poor governor
reaction.
2. Loose electrical
connections.
IIWARNINGI
CORRECTION
Adjust hunting/regulation
on the governor.
Adjust to proper no-load
voltage hertz.
1. Adjust hunting/regulation
on the belt-clriven governor.
2. Check the security and
cleanliness of electrical
connections.
Stop the generator before checking the connections.
Noisy generator.
Westerbeke Generators
1. Unbalanced load
(120/240 wired).
2. Rear support bearing
is faulty.
3. Generator connection
to engine is loose.
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1. Check each load as it is
taken off each 120 volt
leg with an amp-probe.
2. Check each load as it is
taken off each 120 volt
leg with an amp-probe.
3. Stop the generator
and check the
connection.