Westerbeke 5.0KW BCG-60Hz Operator's Manual page 19

SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Heat Exchanger
Raw Water Pump
Coolant System
*
Starter Motor
Distributor
*Engine Cylinder
Compression and
Valve Clearance
*Engine Timing Belt
*Exhaust Elbow
Carburetor Drip Tray
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
NOTE: Use the engine hounneter gauge to log your engine hours or record your
engine hours by running time.
CHECK
HOURS OF OPERATION
EACH EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
DAY 50 100 250 500
750 1000 1250 MAINTENANCE
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0 0 0 0 0 0
Clean or replace anode. Open heat exchanger end
cap and clean out debris. Remove every 1000 hours
for professional cleaning and pressure testing.
0 :::J 0 Remove pump cover and inspect impeller for wear;
replace if needed. Also replace gasket. Lubricate
both when reassembling.
0
Drain, flush, and refill cooling system with
appropriate antifreeze mix.
0
D Check solenoid and motor for corrosion. Remove
and lubrica,te. Clean and lubricate the start motor
pinion drive.
D D
Check ignition timing. Check condition of
distributor cap and rotor.
D D
Incorrect valve clearance will result in poor engine
performance; check compression pressure and timing,
and adjust valve clearances.
[] Remove and replace every 1000 hours.
Note: Failure to replace the timing belt at the
recommended interval could result in timing chain
failure resulting in major damage to the engine.
D Test exhaust elbow for casting integrity. Replace if
casting is corroded or deteriorated.
WARNING: A defective exhaust elbow can cause
carbon monoxide leakagel
Inspect and drain at regUlar intervals. Do not allow
fuel to collect in drain.
*WESTERBEKE recommends this service be performed by an authorized mechanic.
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