Introduction; Factory Preparation For Shipment; Treatment Of Engine On Arrival - Westerbeke ATOMIC 4 Operation And Maintenance Manual

SECT ION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction book gives general
instructions for the installation,
oper'ation and maintenance of all cur-
rent production models of UNIVERSAL
and former NORSEMAll. models listed on
title page. Instructions througbout
the book generally pertain to all of
the models listed. When specific
differences occur, the model or mo-
dels to which the instructions per-
tain will be referred to directly.
a. Marine engine requirements differ
radically from those of the automo-
bile. This fact was recognized as
far back as 1898 when the founders
of the Universal Motor Company con-
ceived and built the first 100%
marine engine. Through tbe years, as
model after model was designed, ex-
clusively for marine service, im-
provements and refinements bave been
continually added. Today Universal
is tbe world's largest builder of
100% Mar ine Engines.
b. To provide for the more severe
service that mar ine engines encounter
in use, Universal has pioneered many
advancements. These include larger
water jackets, with water supplied
to all cylinders in equal quantities
and at even temperature; water jacket
clean-out plate; corros ion-res istant
metals; built-in, not attached, re-
verse and reduction gears; oil
coolers; and gear-type water pumps
of non-corroding construction.
c. Universal engines have many ex-
clusive features not found in other
marine engines -- features you will
come to appreciate more and more as
you become familiar and experienced
wi th your Universal. Each one is de-
signed to assure long, dependable
and economical service afloat.
d. Every modern facility is employed
in building these marine engines.
Yet metals will wear, and as time
goes on, certain adjustments will
be necessary. It is, tberefore, the
purpose of this book to show you the
"wby" and "bow" of operation and
maintenance. A reasonable amount of
care will assure your complete sa-
tisfaction.
2. FACTORY PREPARATION FOR SHIP}lliNT
a. Each Universal built engine is
run on its own power from idle speed
to full throttle. Each is checked
for oil leaks, water leaks, oil
pressure, and all otber conditions
which will assure the engine opera-
ting satisfactorily when installed.
All adjustments are made during test
and are undisturbed when the engine
is shipped.
b. Run-in lubricating oil is drained
from the oil pan, all openings sealed
and the engine painted with special
marine paint.
c. Special rust preventive oil,
drawn into the engine through the
spark plug openings, gives a rust
resisting coating to valves, pistons
and cylinder walls. This prevents
corrosion within the engine durin€
shipment and storage.
d. Heavy frame shipping skids and
crates insure the customer receiving
the engine in excellent condition
and ready for installation and
operation.
3.
TREATMENT OF ENGINE ON ARRIVAL
Before installing a new engine
make a complete inspection of the
engine for damaged or loose parts.
New gaskets tend to compress so it
is wise to check all accessible
-1- nuts and bolts for tigbtness. The