Fuel System; Carburetor; Fuel Lift Pump; Gasdenser - Westerbeke 4.5KW BCGB-60HZ Operator's Manual

FUEL SYSTEM
GASOLINE
Use unleaded 89 octane or higher gasoline. When fueling,
follow U.S. Coast Guard regulations, close off all hatches and
companionways to prevent fumes from entering the boat, and
ventilate after fueling.
NOTE:
The
generator compartment should hove a gasoline fume
detectorlalnrm properly installed and working.
AWARNING:
Shut off the fuel valve
at
the tank
when servicing the fuel system. Take care in catching
any fuel that may spill. DO NOT allow any smoking,
open flames or other sources of fire near the fuel sys·
tem when servicing. Ensure proper ventilation exists
when servicing the fuel system.
CARBURETOR
The carburetor is a single barrel downdraft type with a solenoid
activated electric choke and electric fuel shutoff solenoid. Refer
to
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
for more information.
A WARNING:
Fuel leakage
at
the fuel pump or its
connections is
a
fire hazard and should be corrected.
Make sure proper ventilation exists whenever servic-
ing fuel system components.
LIFT
CHOKE
GASDENSER
IDLE MIXTURE ""._~-J
FUEL
SOLENOID
FUEL LIFT PUMP
Periodically check the fuel connections to and out of the pump
and make sure that no leakeage is present and that the fittings
are tight and secure. The DC ground connection at one of the
pump's mounting bolts should be clean and well secured by
the mounting bolt to ensure proper pump operation.
The engine mounted fuel lift pump is maintenance free. It
is
located at the front of the engine under the gasdenser.
The gasdenser cools the fuel to prevent vapor lock, there is no
maintenance required except making certain the fuel fittings
are tight and secure.
GASOLINE/WATER SEPARATOR AND FILTER
A primary fuel filter of the water separating type must be
installed between the fuel tank and the engine to remove
water and other contaminants from the fuel before they can
be carried to the fuel system on the engine.
Most installers include a type of filter/water separator with
the generator installation package as they are well aware of
the problems that contaminants in the fuel can cause.
These gasoline filters must have metal bowls (not "see-
through") to meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements. The metal
bowls have drain valves to use when checking for water and
impurities.
GASOLINE
WATER SEPERATOR
AND FILTER
OWNER/BUILDER INSTALLED
Engines & Generators
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