Maintenance Schedule - Westerbeke SBEG Series Operator's Manual

SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Fuel Supply
FuellWater Separator
Engine Oil Level
Coolant Level
Drive Bells
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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WARNING:
Nevel attempt to perform any seIVice while the engine is
running. Weal the plopel safety equipment such as goggles and gloves, and
use the co"ect tools fOI each job. Disconnect the battery terminals when
seIVicing any of the engine's DC electlical equipment.
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Maintenance items that are very important to the proper operation of
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"Safe CO" generators.
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HOURS OF OPERATION
EACH
MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTION
DAY
50 100
250 500 750 1000 1250
0 Unleaded gasoline with octane rating of 89 of 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/S·to
112·
deflection)
weekly and adjust if needed. Check belt edges for wear.
Vlsuallnspecllon of Engine
0
NOTE:
Keep engine surface clean. Dirt and oil
Check for fuel, oil and water leaks. Inspect wiring and
will inhibit the engine's ability to remain cool.
electrical connections. Keep bolts & nuts tight. Check
for loose belt tension.
Sparks Plugs
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0 0 0 0
0 0
Check gap, inspect for burning and corrosion.
Starling BaHerles
0
Every 50 operating hours check electrolyte levels
(and House BaHeries) weekly and make sure connections are very tight. Clean off
excessive corrosion.
Engine 011 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Initial engine oil and filter change at 50 hours, 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 INFORMATION.
Fuel Lift Pump 0 Periodically inspect for leaks, electrical connections
are clean and tight.
Air Screen
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0 Clean at 50 hrs., then every 100 hours.
Exhaust System 0 0 0
0
Initial check at 50 hours, then every 250 hours.
Inspect for leaks. Check anti-siphon valve operation.
Check the exhaust elbow for carbon and/or corrosion
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buildlJP-Oll_inside.passages;
dBan.and
reJllaCll as
necessary. Check that all connections are tight.
Engine Hoses 0 0 0 0
0 0 0
Hose should be hard & tight. Replace if hoses
become spongy. Check and tighten all hose clamps.
Raw Water Pump 0
0 0
Remove the pump cover and inspect for wear.
Inspect impeller, cam and wear plate. Replace gasket.
Lubricate impeller when reassembling.
Heat Exchanger
0
0 0 0 0
0 0
Clean or replace anode. Open heat exchanger end
cap and clean out debris. Remove every 1000 hours
for professional cleaning and pressure testing.
Coolant System
0 0 Drain, flush, and refill cooling system with
appropriate antifreeze mix.
Fuel Filler
0 0 0 0
0 0
Change every 250 operating hours.
Inlet Fuel Filler 0 0
0 0 0 0
Change every 250 operating hours.
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CAutiON:
When servielng/replacing DC'
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components, 111m off the 20 amp DC elroult breaker.
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