Westerbeke 5.0KW BCG-60Hz 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 p(Ut 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 specifi-
cations as original equipment.
NOTES, CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
As this manual takes you through the operating procedures,
maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting of your genera-
tor, critical information will
be
highlighted by NOTES,
CAUTIONS, and WARNINGS. An explanation follows:
NOTE:
An operating procedure essential to note.
A
CAUTION:
Procedures, which if not strictly
observed, can result in the damage or destruction of
the engine or generator.
A
WARNING:
Procedures, which if not properly
followed. 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 spare parts 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 filter 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.
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 and alignment.
• An efficient well-designed exhaust system that includes
an anti-siphon break to prevent water from entering the
engine.
• Changing the engine oil and oil filters every 100 operat-
ing hours.
• Proper maintenance of aIL engine and generator compo-
nents according to the maintenance schedule in this
manual.
• Use clean, filtered UIlleaded fueL
• 'Winterize your engine according to the "lAy-up
and
Recommissioning" section in this manual.
UNDERSTANDING THE GASOLINE GENERATOR
The gasoline engine driving an AC generator is in many
ways similar to a gasoline automobile engine. The cylinders
are verticle 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 thermostatically-controlled. To a large degree, the
generator's engine requires the same preventive 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 backend.
Engines
&
Generators
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