Maintenance Schedule - Westerbeke 5.0Kw BCDR Operator's Manual

SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Fuel Supply
Fuel/Water Separator
Engine Oil Level
Coolant Level
Drive Belts
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
A
WARNING:
Never attempt to perform any service while the engine is
running. Wear the proper safety equipment such as goggles and gloves, and
use the correct tools for each job. Disconnect the battery terminals when
servicing any of the engine's DC electrical equipment.
NOTE:
Many of the following maintenance jobs are simple but others are more
difficult
and may
require the expert krwwledge of a service mechanic.
CHECK
HOURS OF OPERATION
EACH
EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
DAY 50 100 250 500 750 1000 1250 MAINTENANCE
0
Diesel No.2 rating of 45 cetane or higher.
0
Check for water and dirt in fuel (drain/replace filter
if necessary).
0
Oil level should indicate between MAX. and LOW on
dipstick.
0 Check at recovery tank; if empty, check at manifold.
Add coolant if needed.
0
Inspect for proper tension (3/8" to 1/2" deflection)
weekly
and adjust if needed. Check belt edges for wear.
Visuallnspeclion of Engine
0
NOTE:
Please keep engine surface clean. Dirt
Check for fuel, oil and water leaks. Inspect wiring
and oil will inhibit the engine's ability to
and electrical connections. Keep bolts & nuts tight.
remain cool.
Check for loose belt tension.
Fuel Filter
0 0 0
0 0
0
Initial change at 50 hrs, then change every 250 hrs.
Starting Batteries
0
Every 50 operating hours check electrolyte levels
weekly
and make sure connections are very tight. Clean off
excessive corrosion.
Engine 011 (and filter)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Initial engine oil & filter change at 50 hrs., then
change both every 100 hours.
Generator
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Check that AC connections are clean and secure
with no chafing. See GENERATOR SECTION
for additional information.
Fuel/Water Separator 0 0 0 0 0 0
Change every 200 hours.
Electronic Governor Control 0
0
Check and or adjust the no-load speed in the panel,
(If applicable)
required (hertz) and the regulator board adjustment
as needed.
NOTE: These adjustment are not a warrantable
adjustment during or after the unit's break-in.
Exhaust System
0
0 0 0
Initial check at 50 hrs., then every 250 hrs. Inspect
the system and that connections are tight and
secure. Ensure that the muffler and piping are
properly supported and not being affected by
vibration or chaffing.
Engine Hoses
0 0
0 0 0 0
Hose should be hard & tight. Replace if soft or
spongy. Check and tighten all hose clamps.
Engines & Generators
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