Fuel System; Gasoline; Carburetor; Gasoline/Water Separator And Filter - Westerbeke 4.5 KW BCGTC - 60 Hz Operator's Manual

FUEL SYSTEM
GASOLINE
Use unleaded 89 octane or higher gasoline. When fueling,
follow U.S. Coast Guard regulations, close off all hatches
and companionways to prevent fumes from entering the boat,
and ventilate after fueling.
NOTE:
The generator compartment should have a gasoline
fume detector/alarm properly installed and working.
A
WARNING:
Shut off the fuel valve
at
the tank
when servicing the fuel system. Take care in catching
any fuel that may spill. DO NOT allow any smoking,
open flames or other sources of fire near the fuel sys-
tem when servicing. Ensure proper ventilation exists
when servicing the fuel system.
CARBURETOR
The carburetor is a single barrel downdraft
type
with a sole-
noid-activated electric choke and electric fuel shutoff solenoid.
These gasoline filters must have metal bowls (not "see-
through") to meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements. The metal
bowls have drain valves to use when checking for water and
impurities.
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FUEL PUMP
GASOLlNEJWATER
SEPARATOR
Periodically check the fuel connections to and out of the pump
and make sure that no leakeage is present and that the fittings
are tight and secure. The DC ground connection at one of the
pump's mounting bolts should be dean and well secured by the
mounting bolt to ensure proper pump operation.
A
WARNING:
Fuel leakage at the fuel pump or its
connections is
a
fire hazard and should be corrected.
Make sure proper ventilation exists whenever servicing
fuel system components.
GASDENSER
The gasdenser consists of a portion of the fuel line that is
coiled around the raw water intake line and insulated. It is
located between the raw water intake and the raw water
pump. The gasdenser cools the fuel to prevent vapor lock.
RAW WATER INTAKE
CARBURETOR
GASOLINE/WATER SEPARATOR AND FILTER
A
primary
fuel filter of the water separating type must be
installed between the fuel tank and the engine to remove
water and other contaminants from the fuel before they can
be carried to the fuel system on the engine.
Most installers include a type of filter/water separator with
the generator installation package as they are well aware of
the problems that contaminants in the fuel can cause.
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