Westerbeke 7.0KW BCG-60HERTZ Operator's Manual page 72

Ignition Timing
1. Attach a timing light to the #1 spark plug and mark the front timing pointer to indicate 10°. Locate the
timing mark on the crankshaft pulley and mark it with white chalk or crayon.
2.
Start the engine and
warm it up to its normal operating temperature. Make sure the generator is operating
without
a
load on it.
3. Using the timing light, align the timing mark in the front crankshaft pulley so it is just slightly before the 10°
mark of the timing pointer. Do this by loosening and slowly rotating the distributor
body_
Refer to the
timing specifications below.
Timing Specifications: 7.0 KW BCG & BCGA
Choke Solenoid
The choke solenoid is a 12 volt DC operated unit that func-
tions to close the choke plate in the carburetor when the
START switch is depressed during engine start up.
The choke solenoid de-energizes once the engine starts and
the START switch is released. Some unstable running may
be present when the engine starts cold but should smooth
out as the engine reaches operating temperature.
Keep this solenoid dry and periodically lubricate the linkage
between the solenoid and the choke lever.
Westerbeke Generators
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10° ± .5° BTDC at 1800 rpm