Westerbeke 5.5 kw EDC 60 HZ Operator's Manual page 19

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
NOTE: Use the engine hour meter gauge to log your engine hours or record your
engine hours by running time.
CHECK
HOURS OF OPERATION
SCHEDULED
EACH
MAINTENANCE
DAY
50 100 250 500 750 1000
Raw Water Pump
0 0
At 80Q operating hours,
. disassemble and inspect
for overhauL
Raw Water Pump Drive
0 0
Air Inlet Filter
0
0
0 0
0
Coolant System
0
0
Electric Fuel Lift Pump
0 0 0 0 0
DC Alternator
0 0
'Fuel Injectors
0
'Starler Motor
0
'Preheat Circuit
0
'Engine Cylinder
0
Compression
'Torque Cylinder Head
0 0 0
Hold-down bolts
• Adjust the Valve Clearances
0 0 0
'Heat Exchanger
0
'WESTERBEKE recommends this service be performed by an authorized mechanic.
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CAUTION:
When
ser~icingJchanging
DC components, the DC power must be.
I . tuined off using either the DC breaker or the
battery switch. . .
1250
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Engines
&
Gene.ralors
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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Remove the pump cover and impeller. Inspect the
imp~lIer, cam, cover and inner wear plate for wear.
Inspect housing weep holes for signs of shaft water
seal or oil leaks. Check shaft bearings (the shaft
should turn, not wObble).
Remove pump and inspect pump shaft and drive
slot for wear.
Inspect every 100 hours. Remove and clean.
Replace as needed.
Drain, flush, and refill cooling system with
appropriate antifreeze mixture compatible with
various cooling system metals.
Periodically check the wiring connections and
inspect the fuel line connections.
Check DC charge from alternator. Check mounting
bracket; tighten electrical connections.
Check and adjust injection opening pressure and
spray condition (see ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS).
Check solenoid and motor for corrosion. Remove
and lubricate. Clean and lubricate the starter motor
pinion drive.
Check operation of preheat solenoid. Remove and
clean glow plugs; check resistance (0.4-0.6 ohms).
Reinstall with anti seize compound on threads.
Check compression pressure and timing
(see Engine Adjustments).
At first 50hours, then every 500 hours
(see ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS).
Adjust Valve Clearances
(see ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS).
Remove, have professionally cleaned and
pressure tested.