Periodic Maintenance And Adjustments - Westerbeke BTDA 15.0 Operator's Manual & Installation Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE and ADJUSTMENTS
This section contains a scheduled preventive maintenance program and several adjustment
9.3 procedures the owner/operator can perform
w~hout
the
benef~
of sophisticated and expensive
tools and instruments.
9.3.1
Preventive Maintenance
9.3.2 Perform the preventive maintenance in accordance with the schedules listed in the following
paragraphs. Adherence to these schedules will ensure the equipment is maintained in the best
possible condition and that
~
will perform to expectations. Those items marked by an asterisk
(*) are recommended to be. performed by an authorized dealer or distributor.
Dally (before each use)
1. Check the oil sump level. Maintain the oil level at or near upper level mark on dipstick.
Do not overfill
2. Check the coolant level in the plastic recovery tank. Maintain this level at or above the
level marked ADD. Periodically, check the coolant level in the manifold. It should be filled
to the top of the filler neck.
3. Visually inspect the unit; check for loose betts, chafed or broken wires, loose brackets and
fittings, damaged hoses, loose clamps, and other equipment not properly secured.
4. Check the fuel supply. Fill tank(s) with a good grade of No. 2 diesel fuel.
5. Check the primary filter/water separator. Drain and service as required. (A primary fitter/water
separator is optional, but strongly recommended as damage to fuel equipment on the
engine from fuel contaminants is not warrantable.)
6. Check the generator's gauges or lights for proper oil pressure, operating temperature,
staning battery charging vottage and
pos~ive
fuel pressure to injection pump once the
engine is operating.
7. Check the generator's output meters (when installed) for proper AC voltage and output
frequency.
Monthly
1. Check the condition of the zinc anode in the heat exchanger's sea water
circu~.
Clean or
replace the anode, as required. Keep the area inside the heat exchanger clean of zinc
anode debris.
2. Check siphon break operation when insttalled. Clean or replace as needed.
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