Westerbeke SBEG Series Operator's Manual page 18

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE/THE DAILY OPERATION
BREAK·IN PROCEDURE
After the generator has been started, check for proper
operation and then encourage a fast wann-up. Run the
generator between 20% and 60% of full-load for the first
10 hours.
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CAUTION:
00 not attempt to break-in your
generator by running without
a
load.
After the first 10 hours of the generators operation, the load
can be increased to the full-load rated output, then
periodically vary the load.
Avoid overload at all times. An overload is signaled by
smoky exhaust with reduced output voltage and frequency.
Monitor the current being drawn from the generator and keep
it within the generators rating. Since the generator operates at
1800 rpm to produce 60 hertz, control of the generator's
engine break-in is governed by the current drawn from the
generator.
To protect against unintentional overloading of the
gen~rator,
the generator's output leads should be routed through a
circuit breaker that is rated at the rated output of the
generator.
NOTE:
Be aware of motor starting loads and the high current
drawn required for starting motors. The starting amperage
drawn can be
3
to
5
times normal running amperage. See
GENERATOR INFORMATION in this manual.
CHECK LIST
Follow this check list each day before starting your generator.
• Record the hourmeter reading in your log (engine hours
relate to the maintenance schedule).
• Visually inspect the generator for fuel, oil, or water leaks.
• Check the oil level (dipstick).
• Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank.
• Check your fuel supply.
• Check the starting batteries (weekly).
• Check drive belts for wear and proper tension (weekly).
• Check for abnormal noise such as knocking, vibration and
blow-back sounds.
• Check drive belts for wear and proper tension (weekly).
• Confirm exhaust smoke:
When the engine is cold - white smoke.
When the engine is wann - almost smokeless.
When the engine is overloaded - some black smoke.
NOTE:
Some unstable running may occur in a cold engine.
This condition should lessen as normal operating temperature
is reached and loads are applied.
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CAUTION:
00 not operate the generator for long
periods of time without
a
load being placed on the
generator.
GENERATOR ADJUSTMENTS
Once the generator has been placed in operation, there may
be governor adjustments required for engine speed (hertz)
during the engine's break-in period (first 50 hours) or after
this period.See
ENGINE SPEED (HERTZ) ADJUSTMENT
under
ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS).
NOTE:
After the first 50 hours of generator operation, check
the maintenance schedule for the 50 hour service check.
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WARNING: VENTILATION
GaSoline vapors can explode. Before starting the engine,
operate the blower for at least four minutes and check both
the engine compartment and bilge for gasoline vapors. Run
the blower below cruising.speed.
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