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GENERAL
Introduction
This manual contains
the equipment operating procedures as well
as
information to assist the operator to maintain the equipment in proper
working
order.
Study
and
follow
the
instructions
carefully.
A
planned rna in tenance prog r am is included in th is manual;
adher ing to
the
prog ram will
result
in better
equipment per formance
and longer
equipment life.
Proper diagnosis of a problem is the most important
step to satisfactory repair;
consequently, a troubleshooting table is
included.
Understanding the Gasoline Powered Generator
The gasoline engine driving the AC generator is in many ways similar
to an automobile engine.
The cylinders are vertical and in-line, with
a
belt-driven,
overhead
camshaft.
The
engine
utilizes
a
breaker
points
and condenser
type distributor
which
is horizontally-mounted
and
camshaft-driven,
a
pressure
type
lubrication
system,
and
a
thermostatically-controlled
water-cooled
engine
block
with
an
ex-
changer system.
To a great extent, the gasoline engine used to drive the AC generator
~equires
the same preventive maintenance that any responsible operator
would give the gasoline engine in his automobile.
The most important
factors contributing
to
the
long
life of the
unit are proper
ven-
tilation and maintenance of the fuel system, ignition system, cooling
system, and the generator end.
Order ing Parts
When contacting your Westerbeke dealer, parts distributor, or the fac-
tory about your Westerbeke unit, always provide the model number and
serial number as they appear on the nameplate (located on the surface
of the exhaust manifold/coolant tank).
This information is necessary
in order to identify your unit.
Note that component locations in the manual are referenced from the
front
of
the
engine
which
is
the
pulley/drive
belt
end.
(The
flywheel/generator
or
transmission end is
the rear
end.)
Left and
right sides are determined by
the
engine;
imagine
straddling
the
eng ine and facing
in the same dir ection as the front of the eng ine:
the left side is at your left, the right side at your right.
Westerbeke engines and generator sets are thoroughly checked and given
a final run under various load conditions before leaving the factory.
This
is
done
to
ensure
dependable
operation,
long
service,
and
a
satisfied owner.
A record of this test is maintained at the factory.
Care
at
the
factory
during
assembly,
and
thorough
testing,
have
resulted in a Westerbeke gasoline engine-driven generator capable of
many thousands of hours of dependable service.
However, the manufac-
turer cannot control the treatment the unit receives in the field.
That part is up to the owner/operator.
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