
GENERAL
Introduction
This manual contains the equipment operating procedures as well as additional information needed
to
help
the operator keep the marine equipment in proper working order. Study and follow the instructions careful-
ly. A planned maintenance program
is
included
in
this manual; adhering
to
the program will result
in
better
equipment performance and longer equipment life. Proper diagnosis
of
a problem is the most important
step
to
satisfactory repair; therefore, a troubleshooting table is included.
Understanding
the
Gasoline
Engine-Driven Generator
The gasoline engine driving
an
AC generator
is
in
many ways similar
to
a gasoline automobile engine. The
cylinders are vertical in-line, and the engine's cylinder head has
an
overhead camshaft which
is
belt-driven.
The engine utilizes conventional points and a condenser-type distributor which
is
horizontally mounted and
camshaft-driven. The engine incorporates a pressure-type lubrication system, and a fresh water-cooled en-
gine block which is thermostatically-controlled. To a large degree, the generator's engine requires the same
preventive maintenance that
is
required of a gasoline automobile engine. The most important factors to the
generator's longevity are proper ventilation, maintenance
of
the fuel system, ignition system, cooling sys-
tem, lubrication system and the
AC
end.
Ordering
Parts
Whenever replacement parts are needed, always provide the generator model number, engine serial num-
ber, and generator serial number as they appear on the scarlet and gold name plate located on the gener-
ator end. You must provide us with this information so we may properly identify your generator set.
In
addition, include a complete part description and part number
for
each part needed (see the separately fur-
nished Parts
list).
Also, be sure
to
insist upon Westerbeke factory packaged parts, because "will fit" or
generic parts are frequently not made
to
the same specifications as original equipment.
Note that component locations in the manual are referenced from the front of the engine which
is
the pul-
ley/drive belt end. (The flywheel/generator end is the rear end.) Left and right sides are determined by the
engine; imagine straddling the engine and facing in the same direction as the front
of
the engine: the left side
is at your left, the right side at your right.
Westerbeke generators sets are thoroughly checked and given a final run under various load conditions
before leaving the factory. Test running the generator ensures dependable operation,
long service, and a
satisfied owner.
Care at the factory during assembly and thorough testing have resulted in a Westerbeke gasoline engine-
driven generator capable
of
many thousands of hours
of
dependable service. However, what the manufac-
turer cannot control
is
the treatment the unit receives in the field. That part is
up
to
the owner/operator.
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Westerbeke Generators
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