Westerbeke BTG-9KW Operator's Manual page 39

Marine gasoline generator set
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Electric Choke
The
electr ic choke uses
a
l2-Volt
heating
element which opens
the
choke automatically once the engine starts and is running.
Some
hunting
will
be
present when the generator
is
started and on
choke, with no-load on the generator.
WARNING
To
avoid
burns
on
fingers
or
hands,
housing
while
engine
is
operating.
before making choke adjustments.
do
not
Allow
touch
the
choke
eng ine
to
cool
The choke
is
adjusted with the engine off and at room temperature.
Adjust
the
choke
by
loosening
the
three cover-secur ing
screws
and
rotating
the
cover
clockwise
to
set
the
choke
lean
and
counter-
clockwise to set the choke rich.
The choke is initially set at the
factory for an average of 70·F (2l·C) room temperature.
The choke may need readjustment at engine commissioning
bient
temperature of
the
area
in
which
the
engine
is
for
the am-
to operate.
NOTE:
Choke index mark is located on the choke cover:
lower right, inboard side.
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