Spark Plugs; Drive Belt Adjustment; Choke Solenoid - Westerbeke 5.0KW BCG-60Hz Operator's Manual

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS
SPARK PLUGS
The spark plugs should be cleaned and regapped after the
first 50 hour break-in period, then inspected every 250 hours
thereafter and replaced as needed.
A
WARNING:
Do
not remove the spark plugs while
the engine is
hot.
Allow
the
engine to cool before
removing
them.
Spark plug gap: 0.031 -
±
0.0002 in. (0.8 - 0.05 mm).
Spark plug torque: 10 -15Ib·ft (1.5 - 2.31 kg.m).
NOTE:
Loctite Anti-Seize applied to the threaded portion of
the spark plugs will retard corrosion, making future removal
of the spark plugs easiel:
GAP
INSPECT FOR
WEAR
&
CARBON
INSPECTING
THE SPARK
PLUGS
CHOK~
SOLENOID
/' INSPECT FOR
DAMAGE
--CHECK FOR
DETERIORATION
AND DAMAGE
The choke solenoid is a
12
volt DC operated unit that func-
tions to close the choke plate in the carburetor when the ON
switch is depressed during engine start-up.
The choke solenoid de-energises once the engine starts and
the ON switch is released. Some unstable running may be
present when the engine starts cold, but should smooth out as
the engine reaches normal operating temperature.
Keep this solenoid dry and periodically lubricate the linkage,
plunger and choke shaft with graphite lube.
_ _ CHOKE SOLENOID
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CARBURETOR
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
The drive belt must be properly tensioned. Excessive drive
belt tension can cause rapid wear of the belt and reduce the
service life of the fresh water pumps bearing. A slack belt or
the presence of oil on the belt can cause belt slipping.
1. Remove the belt guard.
2. To release the belt, back off the pivot bolt and loosen the
bracket bolt.
3. Swing the bracket to loosen for removal.
4. Inspect the belt for frayed edges and excessive wear.
S. Re-install or replace the belt and re-tighten the bolts.
The drive belts are properly adjusted if it can be deflected
no less than
3/8
inch (lOmm) and no more than 112 inch
(12mm) as the belt is depressed with the thumb at the
midpoint between the two pulleys on the longest span of
the belt.
NOTE:
Maintain a 22 Ib pressure to the belts outer face for
proper belt operation. Spare belts should always be carried
on board.
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WARNING: Never attempt
to
check
01
adjust a
drive belt's tension while
the
engine is in operation.
6. Operate the generator for about 5 minutes, then shut down
the generator and recheck the belt(s) tension.
7. Replace the belt guard.
RAW WATER PUMP
BRACKET
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