Westerbeke 8.0KW BCDT60Hz Owner's Manual page 23

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
FREQUENCY
COMPONENT
AFTER FIRST DAILY OR WEEKLY EVERY EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE
50 HRS EVERY 8 HOURS 100 HOURS 600 HOURS 2100 HOURS
Valve clearances'
• •
Adjust the valve clearances;
(see ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS}.
Cylinder compression
•
Check the compression pressure
(see ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS}.
Cylinder head bolts
•
•
Retorque the bolts (see TIGHTENING THE
CYLINDER HEAD under ENGINE
ADJUSTMENTS.)
Visual inspection
•
Check for oil, fuel and water leaks.
Hardware fastenings I nspect and tighten all fastenings and
and electrical
•
•
accessible screws, bolts and nuts. Inspect
connections
all wiring and electrical connections.
Generator
Check that AC connections are clean and
connections
•
secure with no chafing. See GENERATOR
INFORMATION for additional information.
Generator no-load
•
Check the no-load speed.
speed
Cleaning the Keep the generator's surface clean. Surface
generator
•
dirt and oil will inhibit the generator's ability
to remain cool.
'Westerbeke recommends that this service be performed by an authorized mechanic.
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