Westerbeke 6.5KW Technical Manual page 91

that the battery is being overcharged and will damage the battery if
left unchecked. The voltage regulator is most likely at fault.
When the battery is being charged (having electrical loads placed upon
it and no charg ing current applied), it is normal for the needle to
indicate between 11.4 and 12.6 volts.
Electrical System Troubleshooting
Trouble
ON switch depressed,
electric fuel pump
not energized
possible Cause
1. Battery switch or
power not on
2. 20 amp circuit
breaker tripped
Remedy
1. Check switch and/or
battery connections.
2. Reset breaker if it
opens again, check
preheat solenoid cir-
cuit and "run" circuit
for shorts to ground.
No ignition, cranks, 1. Overspeed module 1. Reset circuit by de-
pressing stop switch. does not start tripped
Starts, stops when
ON switch released
2. Fuse blown
3. Lack of fuel
2. Check
fuses~
replace
if necessary.
3. Check for fuel to
generator set.
Check fuel lift pump.
4. Choke faulty 4. Check to see that it
is not jammed. Should
be closed if engine is
cold.
5. Coil faulty 5. Check coil.
6. Distributor faulty 6. Check distributor,
cap and wires.
7. Wiring faulty 7. Check wires and con-
1. Safety circuit
switch or wiring
faulty
2. Fuse blown
3. Overspeed module
faulty
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nections for shorts,
breaks and corrosion.
1. Inspect all wiring for
shorts, corrosion or
loose connections.
Check operation of
switches.
2. Check fuses.
3. Check module.