Westerbeke BCD 4.4KW Operator's Manual page 77

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CAUTION

Failure of the solenoid plunger to bottom in the solenoid will result in a failed solenoid.

To avoid failure ofthe solenoid, make sure the solenoid plunger bottoms in the solenoid. Check

the solenoid's operation at the initial start-up. Periodically lubricated linkage joints between

the solenoid plunger and the throttle arm will eliminate binding.

NOTE: The solenoid plunger

must

move smoothly and rapidly into the solenoid when the

solenoid is electrically energized, drawing the engine's throttle arm into the Set Speed/Run

position.

To arrive at the appropriate frequency, either monitor the speed of the engine/generator with a tachometer,

or monitor the frequency with a frequency meter, the latter method being the more precise of the two.

Make sure 10 - 12 volts DC is present at the solenoid's positive

(+)

harness connection during PREHEAT

and START. Loss of voltage will affect the solenoid's operation and cause a solenoid failure.

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