Westerbeke 55A FOUR Instrukcja Instalacji

OPERATORS MANUAL WESTERBEKE MARINE DIESEL ENGINE 55A FOUR PUBLICATION 041562 2nd Edition I February 1997 l~ 'WESTERBEKE ~ WESTERBEKE CORPORATION

CONTROL PANELS WESTERBEKE offers two optional panels-select the instruction page that applies to the panel you pur-chased. ADMIRALS PANEL This manuall

CONTROL PANELS (Continued) CAPTAINS PANEL This manually-operated control panel is equipped with a KEY SWITCH; an RPM gauge; PREHEAT and START buttons;

DIESEL FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND ENGINE COOLANT DIESEL FUEL Use fuel that meets the requirements or specification of Class 2-D (ASTM), and has a cetane rat

PREPARATIONS FOR INITIAL START-UP PREST ART INSPECTION Before starting your engine for the first time or after a prolonged layoff - check the followin

STARTING/STOPPING PROCEDURE STARTING PROCEDURE Place the transmission in neutral and advance the throttle control to slightly open. A CAUTION: Make ce

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE THE FIRST 50 HOURS Although your engine has experienced a minimum of one hour of test operations to ensure accurate assembly and pr

THE DAILY ROUTINE CHECK LIST Each day before starting your engine, take a few moments to run this check list: o Visually inspect the engine for fuel,

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A WARNING: Never attempt to perform any service while the engine is running. Wear the proper safety equipment such as goggles and

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Engine Hoses Heat Exchanger Zinc Anode Electric Fuel Lift Pump Filter (if applicable) Raw Water Pump Coolant System *Fuellnjecto

ENGINE COOLANT CHANGING THE COOLANT The engine's coolant must be changed every eight to twelve months depending on the engine's use. If the

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defec

ENGINE OIL CHANGE DRAIN THE SUMP The engine oil should be warm. Remove the oil drain hose from its attachment bracket and lower it into a con-tainer a

FUEL SYSTEM A WARNING: Shut off the fuel valve at the tank when servicing the fuel system. Take care in catching any fuel that may spill. DO NOT allow

FUEL SYSTEM (Continued) FUEL ADDITIVES If fungus or bacteria is causing fuel problems, you should have an authorized dealer correct these problems. Th

DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The charging system consists of an alternator with a mounted voltage regulator, an engine DC wiring harness, a mounte

DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (Continued) DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT A CAUTION: Drive belts must be properly tensioned. Loose drive belts will not provide proper al

i6i SEE NOTE '~ I I +~ ~~ BAnERY NOTE: AN ON-OFF SWITCH SHOULD BE IN-STALLED BETWEEN THE BATIERY AND STARTER TO DIS-CONNECT THE BAT-TERY IN AN EM

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WATER HEATER WATER HEATER INSTALLATIONS This engine is equipped with connections for the plumb-ing of engine coolant to heat an on-board water heater.

-ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING VALVE CLEARANCES 1. Remove the cylinder head rocker cover. 2. Manually rotate the engine crankshaft and bring #1 pisto

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) TIMING BELT INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT' 1. Before removing the timing belt and timing belt tensioner, rotate the

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Read this safety manual carefully. Most accidents are caused by failure to foUow fundamental rules and precautions. K

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) 3. Install the timing belt. NOTE: If reinstalling the original belt, be sure to install with the arrow in the correct

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) COMPRESSION TEST 1. Warm the engine up to operating temperature. 2. Stop the engine. 3. Remove all four glow plugs. 4.

HBW TRANSMISSION INITIAL OPERATION All HBW marine transmissions are test-run on a test stand with the engine at the factory prior to delivery. For saf

HBW TRANSMISSION (Continued) A CAUTION: The position of the cover plate underneath the actuating lever is factory-adjusted to ensure equal shift lever

BORG WARNER VELVET DRIVE TRANSMISSION INITIAL OPERATION Transmission Fluid Check transmission fluid level on the dipstick. If the transmission has not

BORG WARNER VELVET DRIVE TRANSMISSION (Continued) MAINTENANCE D Visually check for oil leaks at hydraulic connections. Check wear on hydraulic lines

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting table describes certain problems, the probable causes of the problems, and the recommendations to

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) Ensure 12 volts are present at the "R" terminal. Problem Probable Cause Verification/Remedy Battery runs

LAY-UP AND RECOMMISSIONING GENERAL Many owners rely on their boatyards to prepare their craft, including engines and generators, for lay-up during the

LAY-UP AND RECOMMISSIONING (Continued) protect the raw water circuit from freezing during the winter lay-up, as well as providing corrosion protection

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ACCIDENTAL STARTING A WARNING: Accidental starting can cause injury or death! • Disconnect the battery cables before servicing th

WESTERBEKE 55A FOUR TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Ib-ft kg-m Cylinder Head Bolts Cylinder head bolts are not retorqued. Bolts are torqued only during engine a

STANDARD HARDWARE TORQUES NOTE: Unless stated otherwise for a specific assembly, use the following torque values when tightening standard hardware. Pi

WESTERBEKE 55A FOUR SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS COOLING SYSTEM Engine Type Governor Valve Mechanism Combustion Chamber Bore & Stroke Pist

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS operating adjustments, use extreme care to avoid touching moving parts and hot exhaust system components. • Do not wear loose clo

INSTALLATION When installing WESTERBEKE engines and generators it is important that strict attention be paid to the following information: CODES AND R

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ... 2 Engine Oil Change ...

INTRODUCTION This WESTERBEKE Marine Diesel Engine is a product of WESTERBEKE' S long years of experience and ad-vanced technology. We take great

INTRODUCTION (Continued) SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION An identification nameplate that displays the engine model number and engine serial number is mounted