General Information - Westerbeke BTDA 15.0 Operator's Manual & Installation Manual

15.0KW BTDA MARINE DIESEL GENERATOR SET GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
This manual contains equipment operating procedures and information to help the operator
maintain the marine equipment in proper working order. Study and follow the instructions
carefully. A planned maintenance program is included in this manual. Adhering to the program
will resuH in better equipment performance and longer equipment me. Proper diagnosis of a
problem is the most important step to satisfactory repair; therefore, a troubleshooting table is
included.
Service And Parts Manuals
For in-depth maintenance and repair, the service manual for the 15.0KW BTDA can be purchased
from your local dealer.
Product Description
The diesel engine closely resembles the gasoline engine since the mechanism is essentially
the same. The cylinders are arranged above a closed crankcase; the crankshaft is of the same
general type as that of a gasoline engine; and the diesel engine has the same type of valves,
camshaft, pistons, connecting rods, and lubricating system.
Therefore, to a great extent, a diesel engine requires the same preventive maintenance as a
gasoline engine. The most important factors are proper ventilation and proper maintenance of
the fuel, lubricating and cooling systems. Replacement of fuel and lubricating filter elements at
the time periods specified is manatory, and frequent checking for contamination (that is, water,
sediment, or algae) in the fuel system is also essential. Another important factor is the use
of the same brand of high detergent diesel lubricating oil designed specifically for diesel engines.
Be careful not to put gasoline in the diesel fuel tank(s). Gasoline does not have the same
lubricating qualities as diesel fuel; consequently, gasoline in the fuel lines will damage components
in the fuel injection pump and fuel injectors.
The diesel engine differs from the gasoline engine; however, in that the functions of the
carburetor and ignition system are performed by the fuel injection pump and the fuel injectors.
Ignition results from a higher compression ratio which eliminates the need for spark plugs, but
neccitates the use of a heavier block.
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