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High Water Temperature Shutdown Switch (normally closed)
A high water temperature switch is located on the thermostat housing. This switch will open and interrupt
the DC voltage to the ignition coil (which turns OFF the engine), should the fresh water coolant's operating
temperature reach approximately
205'
F
(96'
C). This switch resets at
195'
F
(107' C).
Low Oil Pressure Shutdown Switch (normally open)
A low oil pressure shutdown switch is located off the engine's oil gallery. The switch's is kept closed bye
engine oil pressure. Should the engine's oil pressure fall to
10 - 15
psi, the switch will open interrupting the
DC voltage to the ignition coil (which turns OFF the engine).
High RPM Shutdown Switch
An overspeed shutdown switch shuts OFF the generator set by grounding out the ignition system should
the engine's speed reach approximately
2175
rpm. Reset this switch by momentarily depressing the STOP
switch. (Make sure the cause of the engine overspeed shutdown is corrected.)
Generator (AC Outpul)
Make sure that the AC output connections within the generator's distribution box are tight and in accord-
ance with the specific AC Load Connections diagram found later in this manual. (See the "BC GENERATOR"
section of this manual, page
57.)
Batteries
Make sure the positive (
+ )
battery connection is connected to the battery connection of the starting solenoid.
The negative (-) battery connection should be connected to the system ground (the engine block).
IWARNINGI
Do not smoke or allow an open flame near batteries. Lead acid batteries emit hydrogen, a
highly-explosive gas.
IWARNINGI
When servicing the battery or checking the electrolyte level, wear rubber gloves, a rubber
apron, and eye protection. Battery acid may splash on the skin or into the eyes inadvertent-
ly when removing the electrolyte caps.
Check the battery's electrolyte level and specific gravity to ensure maximum engine starting efficiency. Make
sure the battery's terminals are clean and tight.
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Westerbeke Generators
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