Summary of Contents for Westerbeke 4.5 KW BCGTC 60Hz
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8.0 KW BCGTC 50Hz 6.0 KW BCGTE 50Hz PUBLICATION NO.44518 1ST EDITION NOVEMBER 1999 WESTERBEKE WESTERSEKE CORPORATION' MYLES STANDISH· INDUSTRIAL PARK ISO JOHN HANCOCK ROAD. TAUNTON. MA 0271JO.731S"U.s.A. TEL: (508)8ZJ.7677· FAX: (508)88409688 • WEBSITE: www.weSTERBEKE.COM NAIl''''' MemMr NationDl MariM Manufacturers Association • •...
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Gasoline with an ETHANOL content higher than 10% (E10) is not allowed and may void warranty. Engines & Generators...
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Shut down the unit and do not restart until it has been inspected and repaired. This WARNING DECAL is provided by WESTERBEKE and should be fixed to a bulkhead near your engine or ge.nerator. WESTERBEKE also recommends installing CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS in the living/sleeping quarters of your vessel.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION PREVENT BURNS - FIRE Read this safety manual carefully. Most accidents are caused by failure to follow fundamental rules and precau- WARNING: Fire can cause injury or death! tions. Know when dangerous conditions exist and take the personne~ necessary precautions to protect yourself, your •...
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ACCIDENTAL STARTING TOXIC EXHAUST GASES WARNING: Accidental starting can cause injury WARNING: Carbon monoxide (CO) is deadly gas! or death! • Ensure that the exhaust system is adequate to expel gases • Disconnect the battery cables before servicing the engine! discharged from the engine.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when servicing ABYC, NFPA AND USCG PUBLICATIONS FOR equipment; tie back long hair and avoid wearing loose INSTALLING DIESEL ENGINES jackets, shirts, sleeves, rings, necklaces or bracelets that Read the following ABYC, NFPA and USCG publications could be caught in moving parts.
INSTALLATION When installing WESTERBEKE engines and generators it is important that strict attention be paid to the following information: CODES AND REGULATIONS Strict federal regulations, ABYC guidelines, and safety codes must be complied with when installing engines and generators in a marine environment.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications .............. 2 Engine Adjustments ..........46 Parts Identification ............3 Component Testing ........... 50 Testing for Overhaul ...........4 Testing the Battery Charging Circuit......51 Troubleshooting Chart [Engine] ......... 5 Troubleshooting the Overspeed Switch ....51 Engine Assembly [Methods] ........
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BCGT ENGINE/GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS 3 cylinder, 4 cycle, overhead camshaft Engine Type w/counterbalance shaft, carbureted, water cooled gasoline engine Bore and Stroke 2.56 x 2.61 in. (65 mm x 66.3 mm) General Fresh water-cooled block through raw water-cooled heat exchanger circuit Total Displacement 40.3 cubic inches (.66 liter) Fresh Water Pump...
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION COOLANT Fill ROCKER ARM RELAYS COVER FRONT MODEL BCGTE [FUEL INJECTION] FUEL FIlTER ANO ASSEMBLY [BCGTE] REAR Oil Fill IN-LINE FUEL PUMP FRONT PUllEY COVER FRONT Oil FilTER TIMING BELT COVER RAW WATER GENERATOR PUMP BACK END ACCESS TO BOLT FOR REMOVAL OF BACKEND CARBURETOR...
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TESTING FOR OVERHAUL HOW TO DETERMINE ENGINE OVERHAUL PERIOD ENGINE OVERHAUL Cause of Low Compression The following sections contain detailed information relating to the major components and systems of the engine. Generally, the time at which an engine should be overhauled Included are disassembly and inspection instructions for the is determined by various conditions such as lowered engine guidance of suitable equipped and staffed marine engine ser-...
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