Maintenance Schedule - Westerbeke 6.5 SBCG-60HZ Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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WARNING:
Never attempt to perform any service while the engine Is running. Wear the proper safety equipment such as goggles
and gloves, and use the correct tools for each job. When servicing/replacing DC components, tum off the DC circuit breaker on the
control panel, or tum off the battery switch.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
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DAILY CHECK BEFORE START-UP
Coolant Level
Engine Oil Level
Fuel/Water Separator (owner installed)
Fuel Supply
*Visual Inspection of Engine
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INITIAL 50 HOURS OF OPERATION
*Spark Plugs
Engine Oil and Filter
*Exhaust System
*Air Screen/Flame Arrestor
*Valve Adjustment
*Inlet Fuel Filter
*Fuel Filter and "0" Rings
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EVERY 50 OPERATING HOURS OR MONTHLY
*Drive Belts
(Fresh Water/Raw Water Pumps)
Starting Batteries
Electric Fuel Pump
Zinc Anode
EVERY 100 OPERATING HOURS OR YEARLY
Engine Oil and Filter
*Air Screen/Flame Arrestor
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE
Check at recovery tank, if empty, check at manifold. Add coolant if needed.
Oil level should indicate between MAX and LOW on dipstick. Do not overfill!
Check for water and dirt in fuel. Drain filter if necessary. Replace filter every 250 operating
hours or once a year.
Fresh unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 89 or higher. Lower octane will affect
engine performance. 10% ethanol maximum.
Check for fuel, oil and water and exhaust leaks. Check that the water injected exhaust elbow
securing v-clamp is tight. Insure there are no exhaust leaks around the elbow. Inspect wiring
and electrical connections. Look for loose bolts/hardware and possible corrosion.
Clean/re-gap.
Initial engine oil and filter change at 50 hours, then change both every 100 hours.
Initial check at 50 hours, then every 250 hours or once a year. Carefully inspect for leaks.
Check that the exhaust hoses are properly attached and that the securing clamps are tight.
Check the integrity/mounting security of the water injected exhaust elbow.
Remove, clean and re-install screen pack. Inspect rubber sealing ring and replace if
necessary, then once a year.
Check adjustment of valves. Check again at 500 hours.
Initial change, then every 250 hours or once a year.
Initial change, then every 250 hours or once a year.
Inspect for proper tension (3/8' to 1/2' deflection) and adjust if needed. Check belt
for slipping, cracking and wear. Adjust tension or replace as needed. Replace cover.
Check electrolyte levels Make sure cables and connections are in good order. Clean
off corrosion if needed. Apply petroleum jelly to terminals for corrosion protection.
Inspect for leaks, ensure fuel and electrical connections are clean and tight.
Inspect and clean zinc anode. Replace if necessary. Note the condition, then determine
our own ins ection schedule.
Change engine oil and filter.
Remove, clean and re-install screen pack. Inspect rubber sealing ring and replace if
necessary.
*WESTERBEKE recommends this service be performed by a knowledgeable mechanic.
AMPERAGE DRAIN
There
is
a very small amount of amperage being drawn from
the unit's
starting
battery by the electronics on the unit when
the generator
is
not in use. To
prevent
this and draw down of ·
the starting
battery
charge. Tum OFF either the panel DC
breaker or the
starting battery
switch when the
unit
will not
be operated for a period oftime.
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