Introduction - Westerbeke 10.0 EGTD Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION
This WESTBRBEKE Diesel Generator is a product of
WESTBRBEKE's long years of experience and advanced .
technology. We take great pride in the superior durability and
dependable perfonnance of
our
engines and generators.
Thank
you for selecting WESTERBEKE.
In order to
get
the full use and benefit from your generator it
is important that you operate and maintain it correctly. This
manual is designed to help you do this. Please,
read this
manual carefully and observe
all
the safety precautions
throughout Should your generator require servicing, contact
your nearest WESTBRBEKE dealer for assistance.
This
is
your operators manual. Along
wi!}i ~
manual, .there
is
an Installation Manual and Parts Infonnation.
A Servtee
Manual
is available in pdf form. on our
website or
can
be
ordered in book fonn from a WESTERBEKEfUNIVERSAL
Dealer
WARRANTY PROCEDURES
Your WESTERBEKE Warranty Statement is
included in the
product documentation package. There is a Warranty
Registration Card you can fill out and mail to Westerbeke ·
Corporation or go to ourwebsite:www.westerbeke.com
:met
register your products warranty on
line.
You should
recewe a
Customer Identification
card
in the mail
within
60 days of
registering. I{you do not, please contact the factory and have
your protiuct mociei numoer, seriai number and in service
date available.
Customer Identification .Card
1-..v-IWESIERSEKE
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Engines & Generators
Customer Identification
MR. GENERATOR OWNER
MAIN STREET
HOMETOWN, USA
Model _ _ _ _ _ _
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NOTES, CAUTIONS AND
WARNIN~S
As this manual takes you through the operating procedures,
maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting of your marine
engine, critical information will be highlighted by NOTES,
CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS. An explanation follows:
NOTE: An operating procedure essential to note.
A
CAUTION:
Procet/uress which if not
strictly
observed, can result In the damage or destruction of
your engine.
A
·WARNING:
Procedures, which If not property
followed, can result In personal injury or loss of life.
PRODUCT SOFTWARE
Pioduct software, (tech
d$l.
pans, lists, manuals,
brochures and catalogs), provided from sources other than
WESTERBEKE are riot
within
WESTERBEKE's control.
WESTERBEKE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
CONI'ENT OF SUCH SOFIWARE,
MAKES
NO .
· WARRANIIES OR REPRESENTATIONS WITH RESPECT
THEREI'O, INCLUDING ACCURACY; TIMEliNESS OR
COMPLETENESS THEREOF AND WII..L IN NO EVENr ·
BE IJAB.LE FOR ANY TYPE OF DAMAGE OR INJURY
INCURRED IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT
.. OF THE FURNISHING OR USE OF SUCH SOFTWARE.
WESTERBEKE customers should also keep in mind the
time
span
between
printi:rigs ofWESTERBEKE product
software and the tinavoidable existence of earlier ·
WESTERBEKE manuals. In summation, product software
provided with WESTERBEKE products, whether from
WESTERBEKE or other suppliers, must not and cannot
be relied upon· exclusiVely as the definitive authority on
the respective product It not .only
makes good
sense
but is inlperative that appropriate representatives of
WESlERBEKE
or the supplier in question be consulted
to determine the accuracy and current:ness of
the
product software being consulted by the cuStomer.
PROTECTING YOUR. INVESTMENT·
care
at the factory: during assembly and tt,orough testing
have~ in a WES'IERBEKE generat9f capable of
Ill8.ey
tt,.ousands
of
hours of dependable
~cerHowever
the
manu.fiicturer cannot control how
or where the generator is
inStall~
in the vessel or· the manner in which the unit is
opemt~ iind
serviced in the field. This
is up to the
buyer/owner.:operator. ·
NOTE:
Sa
imp~rtant
steps
to ensure long generator life:
• Proper engine and generator insttziiLziion t1114.alignment.
• An
ejJi.ci.ent well-designed exluiu.st 8.Y*m thal iltcltides
an antf.&iphon
brea'K
to
prevent
water from entenng the
engine. . .
• Changing .the engine oil
and
oil filters! tzccordiitg . . to tlie
mainterurnce scl1edrde.
• .Proper mlzinte'iti.rftbe o/
all
engine
tuid
'generfztDT
conq,o- ·
tts1its
aieordjng
to
the '11111itt.tenane schedule
in this
1lti.rn1liit; . . . .
• Use
cletfii;~d
#2 dieselfoel.
' '
• Winterize
your engine ciccOrilmg to
the
~'lay-lip
mul
Reco,mmissiotting" section in
this manual.
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