Westerbeke 4.5 BCG Operator's Manual page 10

INTRODUCTION
. ORDERING PARTS
Whenever replacement parts are needed, always provide the
generator and engine model and serial numbers. In addition,
include a complete part description and part number for each
part needed (see the separately furnished Parts Catalog).
Also insist upon WESTERBEKE packaged parts because
will
fit
or generic parts are frequently not made to the same
specifications as original equipment.
NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
As this manual takes you through the operating procedures,
maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting of your
generator,, critical infonnation will be highlighted by NOTES,
CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS. An explanation follows:
NOTE:
An operating procedure essential to note.
A
CAUTION:
Pracsdures, which if not strictly
observed, can result in the damage or destruction of your
engine.
A
WARNING:
Procedures, which If not
properly
fallowed, can result in personal injury or loss of life.
NOTE: A carbon monoxide warning decal has been provided
by WESTERBEKE.
Affix
this decal in a visable location in
the engine room.
SPARES AND ACCESSORIES
Certain spares will be needed to support and maintain your
WESTERBEKE generator or engine when cruising (see
SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS). Often even simple items such
as proper fuel and oil filters can be difficult to obtain along the
way. WESTERBEKE will provide you with a suggested
spares and accessories brochure to assist you in preparing an
on-board inventory of the proper WESTERBEKE parts.
NOTE: Also available are Spare
Parts Kits (last page in this
manual). These provide basic service spares needed in maintaining
the drive engine. Visit our website: www.westerbeke.com to learn
about these ldts.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR
WESTERBEKE recommends mounting a carbon monoxide
detector in the vessels living quarters. Carbon monoxide,
even in small amounts, is deadly.
The presence of carbon monoxide could indicate an exhaust
leak from the main engine or the generator's engine or
from the exhaust elbow/exhaust hose system the engine is
connected to. Even possibly from a neighboring vessel's
exhaust.
If carbon monoxide is present, ventilate the area with clean
air and correct the problem immediately!
PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT
Care at the factory during assembly and thorough testing
have resulted in a WESTERBEKE generator capable of
many thousands of hours of dependable service. However the
manufacturer cannot control how or where the generator is
installed in the vessel or the manner in which the unit is
operated and serviced in the field. this is up to the
buyer/owner operator.
NOTE: Six important steps to ensure long generator life:
• Proper engine and generator installation.
• An efficient well-designed exhaust system that includes an
anti-siphon break to prevent water
from
entering the
engine.
• Changing the engine oll and ollfilters every JOO operating
hours.
• Proper maintenance of all engine and generator
components according
to
the maintenance schedule in
this manual.
• Use clean, filtered unleaded fuel
• Winterize your engine according to the JAY-UP AND
RECOMMISSIONING section in this manual.
UNDERSTANDING THE GASOLINE ENGINE
The gasoline engine driving an AC generator is in many
ways similar to a gasoline automobile engine. The cylinders
are vertical in-line, and the engine's cylinder head has an
overhead camshaft which is chain-driven. The engine utilizes
a solid-state distributor which is horizontally mounted and
camshaft-driven. The engine incorporates a pressure type
lubrication system, and a fresh water-cooled engine block
which is thennostatically controlled. To a large degree, the
generator's engine requires the same preventative
maintenance that is required of a gasoline automobile engine.
The most important factors
to
the generator's longevity are
proper ventilation, maintenance of the fuel system, ignition
system, cooling system and the generator back-end.
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