Maintenance Schedule - Westerbeke 8.0 KW-60Hz SBEG Operator's Manual

SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Fuel Supply
Fuel/Water Separator
Engine Oil Level
Coolant Level
Drive Belts
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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WARNING:
Never attempt to perform any service while the engine is
running. Wear the proper safety equipment such as goggles and gloves, and
use the co"ect tools for each job. Disconnect the battery terminals when
serviCing any of the engine's DC electrical equipment.
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SAFE
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Maintenance items that are very imponant to the proper operation of
CD
"Safe CO" generators.
CHECK
HOURS OF OPERATION
EACH
MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION
DAY
50 100 250 500 750 1000 1250
0 Unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 89 of higher
0
Check for water and dirt in fuel (drain/replace filter if
necessary).
0
Oil level should indicate between MAX. and LOW on
dipstick.
0
Check at recovery tank; if empty, check at manifold.
Add coolant if needed.
0 Inspect for proper tension (3/8' to 1/2' deflection)
weekly
and adjust if needed. Check belt edges for wear.
Visual Inspection of Engine 0
NOTE:
Keep engine surface clean. Dirt and oif
Check for fuel, oil and water leaks. Inspect wiring and
will inhibit the engine's abifity to remain cool.
electrical connections. Keep bolts & nuts tight. Check
for loose belt tension.
Sparts Plugs I~EI
0
0
0
0 0
0 Check gap, inspect for burning and corrosion.
Starling Banerles
0
Every 50 operating hours check electrolyte levels
(and House Baneries) weekly and make sure connections are very tight. Clean off
excessive corrosion.
Engine 011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Initial engine oil and filter change at 50 hours, then
change both every 100 hours.
Generalor 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
Check that AC connections are clean and secure with
no chafing-see GENERATOR INFORMATION.
Fuel
un
Pump 0 Periodically inspect for leaks, electrical connections
are clean and tight.
Air Screen
FcHI
0 Clean at 50 hrs., then every 100 hours.
Exhausl Syslem 0
0 0 0
Initial check at 50 hours, Ihen every 250 hours.
Inspecl for leaks. Check anti-siphon valve operation.
Check the exhaust elbow for carbon and/or corrosion
buildup on inside passages; clean and replace as
necessary. Check that all connections are tight.
Engine Hoses 0 0 0 0 0
0
0 Hose should be hard & tight. Replace if hoses
become spongy. Check and tighten all hose clamps.
Raw Waler Pump
0 0 0
Remove the pump cover and inspect for wear.
Inspect impeller, cam and wear plate. Replace gasket.
Lubricate impeller when reassembling.
Heal Exchanger 0 0
0
0
0
0 0
Clean or replace anode. Open heat exchanger end
cap and clean oul debris. Remove every 1000 hours
for professional cleaning and pressure testing.
Cootanl Syslem 0 0 Drain, flush, and refill COOling system with
appropriate antifreeze mix.
Fuel Filler
0 0
0
0
0
0
Change every 250 operating hours.
Inlel Fuel Filler
0 0 0 0 0 0 Change every 250 operating hours.
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