Service And Maintenance - Westerbeke BTG-9KW Operator's Manual

Marine gasoline generator set
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Regular inspection and servicing of the engine and generator increases
the service life of the unit and reduces repair costs and down time.
Table of Scheduled Maintenance
50
Daily
Hrs.
100
300
500
Hrs.
Hrs.
Hrs.
visually inspect unit
Check lube oil level
Check coolant level
Check fuel supply
Clean air screen (flame arrestor)
Check spark plugs
Change lube oil and filter
Check valve clearance
Torque cylinder head bolts
Check AC connections
Clean and lube governor linkage
Check exhaust system
Check starting battery
Check fuel filters
Check belts and belt tension
Check zinc anode in heat exchanger
Check sea water pump
Check governor adjustment
Check timing belt
(X-I:
Initial 50-hour break-in check)
X
X
X
X
X
X-I
X-I
X-I
X-I
X-I
x-I
X-I
X-I
X-I
X-I
X-I
X-I
X-I
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
NOTE:
Replace timing belt after 1500 hours of operation.
Engine Lube Oil
Check lube oil level prior to each day's use.
Maintain the sump
oil level at the full mark on the dipstick.
Change oil and filter
regularly.
Use a good brand of oil that meets API Spec. SC or SO.
Select the proper SAE-numbered oil for the temperature condition of
operation.
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-30
-20
-10
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10
20
30
40
50
Temperature
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20
40
60
80
100
120
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