Maintenance Schedule - Westerbeke 44A FOUR - 35C THREE Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
WARNING:
Never attempt to peitorm 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. When servicing/replacing DC components, ensure the key switch In the instrument
pane/Is in the OFF position or turn OFF the DC starting battery.
NOTE:
Use the engine hourmeter gauge to log your engine hours or record your engine hours running time.
INSPECTION AND PREPARATION FOR INITIAL START-UP (Also refer to the PREPARATIONS for START-UP in the manual).
Coolant Level
Engine Oil Level
Fuel FilterJWater Separator (owner installed)
Fuel Supply
*Visual Inspection of Engine
Transmission Fluid Level
Drive Belts
AFTER THE FIRST 50 HOURS OF OPERATION
*Inlet Fuel Filter
*Fuel Filter and "0" Rings
Engine Oil and Filter
*Exhaust System
Engine Idle Speed
Transmission Fluid
Heat Exchanger
EVERY 50 OPERAY.ING HOURS OR MONTHLY
*Drive Belts
(Fresh Water/Raw Water Pumps as applicable) ·
Starting Batteries
Electric Fuel Pump
Raw Water Pump
EVERY 100 OPERATING HOURS OR YEARLY
Air Intake Filter
Heat Exchanger
Panel Key Switch
*Drive Belts
(Fresh Water/Raw Water Pumps as applicable)
Starting Batteries
Electric Fuel Pump
Raw Water Pump
Throttle and Transmission Cables
Check at recovery tank, if empty, check at manifold. Add coolant if needed.
Oil level should indicate between MAX and LOW on dipstick. Do not overfill!
The fuel in the filter should be clean and the valves open. Replace filter every 250 operating
hours or once a year.
Fuel tank must have the proper amount of clean diesel fuel and the fuel valve must be open.
Check for fuel, oil and water and exhaust leaks. Check that the water injected exhaust elbow
securing v-clamp is tight. No exhaust leaks around the elbow. Inspect wiring and electrical
connections. Look for loose bolts/hardware and correct as needed. ·
Fluid level should be at the top mark on the dipstick.
Inspect for proper tension (3/8' to 112' deflection) and adjust if needed.
Initial change, then every 250 hours or once a year.
Initial change, then every 250 hours or once a year.
Initial engine oil and filter change at 50 hours, then change both every 250 hours.
Initial check at 50 hours. then every 250 hours or once a year. Carefully inspect for leaks.
Check that the exhaust hoses are properly attached and that the securing clamps are tight.
Check the integrity/mounting security of the water injected exhaust elbow.
Adjust as needed. (Ref. page #32).
Initial change, then at 300 hours or once a season.
Open end caps and clean out debris. Change zinc anode if necessary. Determine zinc service
interval for your area.
Inspect for proper tension (3/8' to 1/2' deflection) and adjust if needed. Check belt
for slipping, cracking and wear. Adjust tension or replace as needed. Replace cover.
Check electrolyte levels Make sure cables and connections are in good order. Clean
off corrosion if needed. Apply petroleum jelly to terminals for gorrosion protection.
Inspect for leaks, ensure fuel and electrical connections are clean and tight.
Inspect impeller, check drive shaft security. Inspect there is no shaft water or oil seal leaks.
Remove and clean filter, replace if contaminated.
Inspect and clean zinc anode. Note the condition, then determine your own schedule. If zinc
anode needs replacing, yoll should remove the end cap and clean out the debris.
Replace zinc if necessary.
Lubricate with "lockeze".
Inspect for proper tension (3/8' to 1/2' deflection) and adjust if needed. Check belt
for slipping, cracking and wear. Adjust tension or replace as needed. Replace cover.
Check electrolyte levels Make sure cables and connections are in good order. Clean
off corrosion if needed. Apply petroleum jelly to terminals for corrosion protection.
Inspect for leaks, ensure fuel and electrical connections are clean and tight.
Inspect impeller, check drive shaft security. Inspect there is no shaft water or oil seal leaks.
Check security of cables to brackets. Lubricate cables.
*WESTERBEKE recommends this service be performed by an knowledgeable mechanic.
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