Westerbeke SBEG Series Operator's Manual page 21

SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
'Starter Molor
Distributor
'Engine Cylinder
CompreSSion and
Valve Clearances
'Engine Timing Bell
'Exhaust Elbow
CatalytiC Converter
'Exhaust System Back
Pressure
Catalyst
Co In Exhaust
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
CAUTION: When selVicing or replacing DC
components, tum off the
20
amp
DC
circuit breaker.
NOTE:
Use the engine hounneter gauge to log your engine hours or record your
engine hours by running time.
MAINTENANCE DESCRIPTIDN
50 100 250 500 750 1000 1250
D D Check solenoid and motor for corrosion. Remove
and lubricate. Clean and lubricate the starter motor
pinion drive.
D
D
Check ignition timing. Check condition of distributor
and rotor.
D D Incorrect valve clearance will result in poor engine
performance, check compression pressure and
timing and adjust valve clearances.
Remove and replace every 1000 hours.
NOTE:
Failure to replace the timing belt at the
recommended interval could result in timing chain
failure resulting in major damage to the engine.
D
Test exhaust elbow for casting integrity. Replace if
casting is corroded or deteriorated.
NOTE: A defective exhaust elbow can cause
carbon monoxide
D
D Perform back pressure test to ensure system is not
developing restrictions that will increase pressure
above 1.5 PSI or 41 inches of water column at full
load. Correct as needed.
D Sample with CO analyzer.
'WESTERBEKE recommends this service be performed by an authorized mechanic.
A
CAUTION:
When servicing/replacing DC
components, tum off the 20 amp DC circuit breaker.
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41"
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MEASURING EXHAUST eACK-PRESSURE
L
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
ADJUSTABLE
CLAMP
INSTALLING A NEW
CATALYST
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