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PROTECTING
Care
at
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thousands
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operated
buyer/owner
NOTE:
Six
•
Proper
• An
efficient
anti-siphon
engine.
•
Changing
hours.
•
Proper
components
this
•
Use
•
Winterize
RECOMMISSIONING
UNDERSTANmNG
The
gasoline
ways
similar
are
vertical
overhead camshaft
a solid-state distributor
camshaft-driven.
lubrication
which
is
generator's
maintenance
The
most
proper ventilation, maintenance of the
system,
YOUR
factory
during
in a
WESTERBEKE
of hours of
cannot control
in
the
vessel
and
serviced in
operator.
important
engine
maintenance
manual.
clean,
steps
and
well-designed
break
to
the
engine
according
filtered
your
engine
THE
engine
driving
to
a gasoline
in-line,
system,
thermostatically
important
cooling
engine
that
system
and
which
The engine
and a fresh
requires
is
required of a
factors
INVESTMENT
assembly
generator
dependable
how
or
or
the
manner
the
field.
this
to
ensure
long
generator
prevent
oil
of
unleaded
according
exhaust
and
all
engine
to
the
section
fuel
installation.
water
oil
filters
maintenance
in
GASOLINE
an
AC
generator
automobile
the
engine's
is
chain-driven.
which
is
horizontally
incorporates a pressure
water-cooled
controlled.
the
same
gasoline
to
the
generator's
and
the
generator
and
thorough
capable
service.
where
the
in
which
is
up
to
generator
system
thaJ
from
entering
every
and
generator
schedule
to
the
JAY-UP
this
manual.
ENGINE
engine.
cylinder
head
The
mounted
engine
To a large
preventative
automobile
fuel
system,
back-end.
testing
However
generator
the
unit
the
life:
includes
the
I
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operating
AND
is
in
many
The
cylinders
has
engine
type
block
degree,
longevity
ignition
of
the
is
is
an
in
an
utilizes
and
the
engine.
are
CARBON
WESTERBEKE recommends mounting a carbon
detector in
even
The presence
from
elbow/e:xhaust
If
carbon monoxide is present, ventilate the area
air
MONOXIDE
the
vessels living quarters. Carbon monoxide,
in
small amounts,
of
carbon monoxide indicates
the engine or generator or
hose.
and
correct
the
DETECTOR
is
problem immediately!
deadly.
from
the
an
exhaust
exhaust
monoxide
with
.
leak
clean
Engines & Generators
4
FUEL,
ENGINE
OIL
AND
ENGINE
COOLANT
GASOLINE
·A
CAUTION:
higher.
Etbana/
BefSDll°'e
a~/e;far.·use.!R·tbesemo*/s
warranty.
Gaisoline With an
highar
than
108/e
and
mllY
Care
Of
The
Use
only
clean properly filtered
components
particles
these
and
keep
unsatisfactory by careless handling or improper
facilities.
engine's daily use is clean
advisable:
Purchase
Install
metal
and
the
in
which might
finely
finished
it
clean.
To
a well-known
and
regularly service a
bowl
type
engine.
Ilse
unleaded
gasa/lne'must
·wif~
hillher.1111rce11tages
89
Octaae
not
exceed
of·Ethaaol
and
ETHANOL
lE10) is
void
Fuel
the
unit's
The best
assure that the
filter/water separator between the
content
nOt
warr~nty.
·
•llowed'
. :
Supply
fuel!
The
fuel
system are very critical; dirt
pass
through the filter
parts.
It is important to buy clean
fuel
can be rendered
fuel
going into the tank
and
pure, the following practice
brand
of
fuel.
good,
Coast Guard
gasal/ae
E10
caa
cl~~
can
(100/o).
are,
not
void
the
of
damage
storage
for
approved
fuel
or
some
fuel,
your
tank
.
,
is
ENGINE
WESTERBEKE
and
chemicals
The
run at proper temperatures
the engine to the coolant
cooling
quality
Additives
balanced,
The distilled water
being polired into the cooling circuit.
NOTE:
antifre~
A
engine
COOLANT
A coolant recovery tank kit is supplied
The
coolant
without the loss of coolant
the
COOLANT
recommends a mixture of
50%
distilled
antifreeze performs double
circuit from rust and
antifreeze that contains
crucial to long term
Look for
proper
SO/SO
coolant
pmpose of this recovery tank
expansion
cooling
water.
Distilled
that can corrode internal engine
by
It
(SCAs)
that
that keep
and
·antifreeze should
tlie
new
environmentally-friendly
is
now
available.
mixture
temperature
RECOVERY
system.
as
and
contraction
recommended
TANK
and
water
du~.
transferring
also
lubricates
corrosion.
Supplemental
the
antifreeze
protection.
to
tempCratures
is
to
during
without
\
50%
antifreeze
is
free
from
surfaces.
It
allows
the
heat
away
and
protects
Look
for
Cooling
chemically
be
premixed
will
protect
of
-40°R
with
each
allow
for
engine.operation,
introducing
\{i
the
engine
from
the
a
good
before
'wng
lasting
the
generator.
engine
aii:
into
to
ENGINE
Use
Specifi~
eilgine:
break-in
change intervals
SCHEDULE in this
Wesrerbeke
disapprove
oils
using
be as
sectiOD.
oils
NOTE: The infor,mation above supersedes all
previous
OIL
a
heavy
duty
enghie
oil as called fbr
Section oftbis manual.
oil
and
filter after the initial
opetatian.
Corporation does
the use
are
used, engine break-in
conventional
listed
in
of
this
are
used.
statements regarding synthetic
TJ:ten
follow the
ti
specified in MAINTENANCE
manual.
of
synthetic oils.
oil.
Oil
change
the
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
manuai
and
not-extended
SQ
-0ilan.d
not
approve or
If
~ust
be
iJ:ltervals_
in
the
Change
hoUrs
filter
synthetic
pertbr:in~
must
if
sYnthetic
oil.
of
the
NOTE:
Thi.s
located at or
tank,
with its short
above
the
level
of
run
the
of
plastic
engine's
hose,
exhaust
is
best
manifold.
PREPARATIONS
COOLANT·
FILL
FOR
INITIAL
START·UP
OIL
DIPSTICK
4-MAX.FULL
PRESTARTINSPECTION
Bef91'e
starting
layoff,
longed
• Check
the
full
a Check
bowls
a Check
and
battery
a Check
and at
NOTE:
the
engine's
rec<JVery
the
cooling
after
tank
replace
Before
manifold
tank
•
Visually
parts,
threaded
your
check
the
engine
mark
on
the
fuel
supply
for
contaminants.
the
DC
electrical system.
cable
the
coolant
the
manifold.
After
the
cooling
tank.
Open
system
the
engine
will
be
drawn
the
purged
subsequent
should
may
need to
exainine
disconnected
connections.
generator for the
the following
oil
level:
add
the dipstick.
and
examine
connections.
level
in both
initial
running
system
will
the
air bleed
is purged
has
cooled,
into
air.
operation
be topped
be
filled
the
wires, unattached
<Jf
the
the
engine's
of
off,
to
the
unit.
Look
Search for
first
items:
Qil
to
maintain
the
Inspect
the
plastic
of
tlJ.e
generator,
bepurged
petcock
air.
After
coolant
cooling
the
generator,
and
the
MAX
for
loose
any
time
or after a pro-
fuel
filter/separ:ator
wire
recovery
to
to
shutdi:Jwn
from
system
coolant
leveL
or
missing
hoses,
and
gasoline
the
level
connections
tank
the
air
in
the
coolant
ensure
that
and
the
rec<JVery
to
the
engine's
recovery
check
leaks.
at
a
.Che(:kl()ad
the
Wiring
•
Examine
• Be
sore
the
load
a
Be
sure
neutral
isproperly.grounded,.(or.ungrolJJlded)
requires,
to
the
load
or
open
~ge
onunbalanced
A
CAUTION:
teOO/llllltllltltld
·motors,
'"
speff/
precaution
patsd
operation
cold
qine
leads
for
correct
diagrams.
the
air
inlet
~d
no
other generator or
lines. ·
that
in power
and.
that
generat()r
neutral.
neutral
can
In
supply
loads.
If/lien
tbatall M
be
swltdled
anti,
will
tram
In
cold
prtJvent
al the
stalling.
tiff
<;onnections
outlet for air
utility
systems
single
with
neutl'at
phase
the
V'lrong
start!PI!
loar$,_
until•
t:lialates,
damage
AC
machinery
.as
specified
flow
obstructions.
power
is
connected
a neutral line
is
properly
systems
line-to-neutral volt-
ti!•
fP11Jllflllor,
that
as
the
connected
.~
incomplete
n
Is
11$/lf1Dlallylarg11
1111!Ji.n11
b.f!s
t:Oflle
·starts
to
watm
up.
callSfld
by
and
unantlBJ.
will
prevent
in
to
the
system
up
This
a
Engines & Generators
6
CONTROL
PANELS
DESCRIPTION
The generator mounted control
ON
switch (black), a START switch(white) and a
switch (red).
The
ON
switch provides power
switch by-passes the protective oil pressure shutdown switch
until the oil pressure reaches 5 -
The
START switch energizes the start solenoid/starter which
cranks the engine. This switch will
switch is depressed and held at the same time.
The
STOP switch will twn
switch must
The
panel also has two fuses to protect the
•·A
Stow-blo
•An 8 Amp
any
REMOTE
An
optional remote start/stop panel is available for
controlling the generator from a remote location.
This panel has the same ON, START, and STOP functions
previously described. Also included is a green LED light
which glows once the engine/generator has reached
rpm's. The purpose
release the
engine/generator
be
depressed until the stop sequence
15Amp
Fuse
Fuse
to
protect
optional
remote.
~a'!_efs.
START/STOP
of
the LED is to alert the operator to
START switch. It is also an .'ndication that the
is
running.
panelis
to
the start circuit.
10
psi.
not
off
the engine/generator.
to
protect
the
start
the
engine
operating
PANEL
(OPTIONAL)
equipped with
operate unless the
DC
circuit:
circuit.
circuff
15
RECORDING
FOR
8
an
STOP
nus
nus
is
complete.
ancf
AMP
FUSE
HOURMETER
MAINTENANCE
AMP
FUSE
600
on
HOURS
REMOTE
An optional remote instrument panel is available which
includes a water temperature gauge, oil pressure gauge,
DC charging voltmeter, operating hourmeter
switches.
REMOTE
The remote instrument panel has two sending
installed on the engine block, a water temperature sender and
an
oil pressure gauge sender. Plugged ports for each are
located on the engine.
installed in the thennostat housing and the oil pressure sender
is adjacent to the oil pressure switch.
on the threads
each sender are tied
wiring harness).
The blue wire is for the oil pressure sender and the
is for the water temperature sender.
between terminal board connections
removed. Refer to the REMOTE INSTRUMENT WIRING
DIAGRAM
NOTE:
installers responsibility to comply with the
standards
INSTRUMENT
INSTRUMENT
of
both senders. Electrical connections for
in this manual.
When
installing the optional remote panels, it is
33
CFR
part 183.
PANEL
PANEL
The
water temperature sender is
off
next to the senders location ( in
(OPTIONAL}
INSTALLATION
Use sealing compound
If
there is a jumper
T-1
•.
·
and
U.S.
aQd
start/stop
units
to
tan wire
T-2,
it should
Coast Guard
be
the
be
the
Engines & Generators
7
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING
A
for a minimum
WJntilatlng
fumes
1.
Depress
this
2.
Depress
· starts,
the
NOTE:
the
oil
pressure
maintain
3.
Release
·A
when
caused
and
Once
ator
and
ature
lf
an
gauges
NOTE:
This
and
when
111EGENERATOR
WARNING:
from
primes
release
ON
switch a
Keeping
pressure
to
the
CAUTION:
starting.
by
will
prevent a cold
The
engine
allow
(130°-150°
optional
for
nonnal readings. · · · ·
Soin~·unstable
condition
the
..
Ventilate
of
five
blowers
the
generator
the
ON
switch
carburetor.
the
START (white),
the START switch. Continue
few
the
ON
shutdown circuit allowing the oil
rise
enough
ignition circuit
the
ON
switch.
AllAC
This
precaution
unanticipated
is
running
the engine
Fl
55°-56°C)
instrument panel
should smooth our
generator
the
generator
mlnut•
remove
seconds
switch depressed by-passes
to
loads
running
prior
any
explosive
comjlarlment
and
hold
Continu.e
when
longer.
close
the
mast
will
operation
engine
ttom.sttllllag.
apply
to
wartn
before applying
is
installed, tnonitorthe.·
may
(l$,th.e
loads
a~
appJit4
A
compatfment
to
starting.
gasoline
and
it
down
(5-15
to
depress
the
geneyator
. ·
switch
an.ti
be
swllched
pre"6nt
of
AC
machinery
-"-
a ligbtJoad
up
ti:>
qperating temper-
the
The
bilges~
•.
sec~nds),
ON.
to
.engage
exhaust
pump
c11olin!J
entettll.e
manifold
frorll
throug/Fhull
cogecting
Engine
warrantable
in
mind.
STOPPING
1.
Remove
generatorto
its
off
damage
.·1
operating temperature).
.
2.
Depress
~.
When
NOTE:
the stop
to
the gener-
heavy
·.
loads.
panel.
CAUTION:
engine
with,
is
pumping
system
happening
damagetesultlngfrom
the
In
an
switch,
Prolonged
starting
raw
water.
raw
during
engine's
once
the
the
emergency,
cylinders
the
exhaust
byt:Joslng
Shutoff,
the
cause
issue:
the
THE
GENERATOR
AC
loads
run
for
an
STOP (red)
generator stops, release the STOP
remove
t;ra11klng
can
result
In
fllllngthe
This
may
water
through
cranking.
draining
of
the
This
by
way
system
the
raw
the
excessive
raw
(Jwner/operator
·
from
the
added 3
the 8
to
S minutes
switch.
if
the
generator will not stop
amp
ju.se
Intervals
happen
tile
miff
of
the
fills.
Prevent
water
exhaust
engine
water
should
generator
in
engine
because
raw
water.
waler
exhaust
supply
muffler,
entry
and
(this
the
control
occ1'tNiJacd!(:l,~ng:i11.e.
e~gtne
'warms'
up
without
the
can
this
and
cranking.
is
not
a
keep
this
allow
the
stabilizes
switch.
using
·
.·Engines
& Generators
8
OPERATING
ABNORMAL
An
abnormal stop
and
comes to a stop
may
cause damage
unsafe operating condition. The fault stop conditions
1.
Overspeed condition!.
2.
High
3. Low oil pressure.
4. High exhaust temperature.
Should a fault condition occur, the engine will shut
and
the green LED light
indicating that a fault
should
OVERSPEED
In the case of
must be reset before re-starting
the
Stop switch mtarily
sequence.
If
the overspeed switch itself
depressing
T-1
coil connection
end of
only
as a test.
successful, replace
Do
not
switch.
STOP
is
one
in
which
the
generator
as
a result of
to
the
engine temperature.
on
has
be
located (see ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING).
an
operating fault which
engine, the generator, or create
the remote panel will
occurred. Once detected,
ceases
SHUTDOWN
an
overspeed shutdown, the overspeed circuit
the
generator. Simply
then
the
the
T-1
run
the generator
STOP
from
wire
with
Re-start
the
proceed with
is
switch
will
the
overspeed switch
electrical
the
generator,
faulty
overspeed switch.
with
faulty
not reset
tape.
out replacing
the
and
re-setting it
the
By-pass
if
this by-pass
the
normal
circuit,
and
this
overspeed
go
tape
is
to
are:
down,
off
the
fault
depress
start
by
lift
the
circuit
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE:
Overspeed switches draw a small amount
run
an
the
amperage (25 milliamps) at all times once the generator
connected to its starting battery. This amounts
mately 18 amp-hours
concerned with this slight amperage draw during normal
. seasonal operation.
unused for many months, it
amp ignition fuse from
tum
off
the
generator's starting battery
A
CAUTION:
shutdown
tampering
would
injury
and
REMOTE
The remote startpanel
operate the same
except that they have
remote location (where
be
audible). The green
generator is running
switch should be released. For the remote start/stop sequence
refer to
always
with
cause
should
cause
the
PANELS
STARTING
in
a month. It is not necessary
However,
It
is
be
installed
the
overspeed
it
to
malfunction,
the
generator's
generator
as
the generator mounted control panel
green
LED
at
about
THE
if the generator set
is
best to either
the
controlpanel
very
important
and
functioning.
shutdown
could
belt-driven
to
run
away.
and
the remote instrumentpanel
LED lights for starting
the
sound
of
the
lights indicate
600
rpms.
GENERATOR
remove
on
the
switch..
that
the
module,
be a cause
governor
generator.may not
when
That is
on
the
of
to
approxi-
to
be
is
to
be
the
8
generator or
overspeed
Any
which
of
fail
at
a
the
when
the
start
previous page.
is
A
the
Refer
manual.
to
WARNING:
overspeed
the CONTROL
switch
Do
not
operate
by-passed.
PANEL
the
generator
WIRING DIAGRAM
with
in
this
Engines & Generators
g
BREAK•IN
BREAK·INPROCEDURE
After
the.generator
and
then
encourage a fast
20%
to
60%
A
CAUTION:
tor
by
running
After
the
first
can
be
increased
vary
the
foad.
Avoid
.
<lverlo~d
smoky
eXhaust
Monitor
it
at
hertz,
by
To
the
breaker
NOTE:
current drawn
amperage drawn
age. See
the
within
the
1800
rpm
control
the
current
protect
against
generator;s
that
Be aware
GENERATOR
has
been
started,
warm-up.
of
full
load
for
the
first
·Do
not
attempt
without
10
~all
with
currentbeing:d.rawn
genei;a.tors~
to
produce
of
drawn
output
is·
rated·
required
a
/aad~
hours
of
the
generators'
to
the
full-:load
time:;.
¥
l'edoCed:
the
generator's engine
from
unintentional
at·
of
motor starting
can
be 3
output
tating.
60
hertz;
the
leads
should
the
rated output
for
starting
to
5 timesnormalrunning
INFORMATION
rated
··
9yertoa.d
Since
generator.
overloading
check
Run
the
10
hours.
to
break-in
operation,
output;
i~
voltage.
from
i:he
generator
the
generator
or
at
1500
break~in
be
routed
of
the
toads
anti
motors.
in.thisfrtanua.L
PROCEDURE/DAILY
NOTE:
This
for
proper
generator
operation
between
is
reached
condition
A
your
genera-
periods
OPERATION
Some
unstable
should abate
and
loads
CAUTION:
of
time
Do
not
without a load
generator.
the
load
then
periodically
·
.signa}~
and
by
a
frequency~
and
keep
operates
to.produce
cjfi:he
through a circuit
generator.
th~
This starting
is
governed
generator,
high
r:zmper-
50
·
STOPPING
Remove
Allow
the
operating
CONTROL
NOTE:
After
.
the
nuzintelltlnce
.
GENERAToR
Once
be
governor
during
this
period
under
ment
speed
the
the
ENGINE
may
adjustment
.
tHE
GENERATOR
the
major
AC
generator
temperature
PANELS).
the
first
schedule for
ADJUSTMENTS
generator
engine's
(see ENGINE SPEED (HERTZ) ADJUSTMENT
also
has
adjustments
break-in period (first 50
ADJUSTMENTS. A
be
required
(see
running may occur
as
normal operating
are
applied.
operate
the
being
loads
fu:im
the
tb.run
for a
few
and press
SO
hours
beeh
GENERATIOR
of
the
placed
required
in
conjunction
the
STOP
generator operation
50 hour service
in
for
no-load
~n
a cold
temperature
generator
placed
generator
minutes
operation,
engine
INFORMATION).
to
switch
speed
hours)
voltage
with
for
long
on
the
one
stabilize
down,
check.
there
(hertz)
or
the
engine's
engine.
at a time.
the
(see
check
may
after
adjust-
CHECKLIST
Follow
this
checklist
•
R.ecord
the
hounneter reading
relate
to
the
maintenance
•
Visually
II
Check
•
Check
•
Check
•
Check
a
Check
•
Check
blow-by
•
Confirm
When
When
When
inspect
the
the
your
the
the
for
abnormal
sounds.
exhaust
the
engine
the
engine
the
engine
oil
level
coolant
fuel
starting
drive
each
day
before starting
in
schedule).•
the
engine for
(dipstick).
levelin the coolant
supply.
batteries
belts
for
.noise
smoke:
is
cold
is
wann - almost
is
overloaded -
fuel,
(weekly).
wear
and
such
-White
your
oil,
proper
as
knocking,
Smoke.
Smokeless.
some
your
log
(engine
or
water
recovery
tension
vibration
Black
Smoke.
generator.
hotirs
leaks:
tank.
(weekly).
and
Engines & Generators
10
SAFETY
SHUTDOWN
SWITCHES
. SAFm
The engine
Should a shutdown
finding
Engine
TROUBLESHOOTING
The following is a
switches:
SHUroOWN
is
protected
occur,
and
correcting
starts,
runs
and
desCription
SWITCHES
by
a variety
do not attempt
the
cause. Refer
then
section
of
shuts dbwn in the
of
this manual. .
of
these automatic shutdown
shutdown switches.
to
restart without
to
the heading
ENGINE
EXHAUST
TEMPERATURE
SWITCH
Exhaust
An
elbow. This switch will open and interrupt the DC voltage tn
the ignition coil (which turns
switch's sensor indicate an excessive exhaust temperature
inadequate supply.of raw water coolant causes high exhaust
temperatures).
(
127° -132"
Temperature
exhaust temperature switch
This switch opens at 260" - 270° F
C)
and resets
Switch
at
approximately
is
located
OFF
on
the
the engine), should the
22."i'F
exh;~ust
(107'' C)
(an
low
Oil
Pressure
A low oil pressure
engine's oil gallery. The switch
pressure. Should the
t11e
switch
will open interrupting the DC voltage
ignition
coil (which turns
Oil
FILTER.
Switch
shutdown
engine's
1.·~¥.-V~
~Ji
switch
oil pressure
OFF
the engine).
LOW
is
located off the
is
kept closed
OIL
PRESSURE
fall
by
engine oil
to
10 -.15
to
the
SWITCH
psi,
r.;:;;
High
RPM
Shutdown
An overspeed shutdown switch shuts
by
grounding out the ignition system should the engine's
speed reach approximately
momentarily depressing the
cause
of
the engine
Engine
Circuit
Breaker
The.
generator's engine is protected
manual reset circuit breaker (20 amps DC). Excessive current
draw
or electrical overload anywhere
wiring or engine wiring will cause
the generator will shut down because
event
breaker interrupts the DC circuit
should occur, check and repair the source of the problem.
After repairing the fault, reset the breaker and restart
generator.
Westerbeke marine engines are designed
fresh water cooling. Heat produced in the engine
tion
and
friction
is
transferred
to
fresh water coolant
circulates throughout the engine. This circulating fresh water
coolant cools the engine block,
the engine oil. The heat
fresh water coolant
exchanger, similar
water
flows
fresh water coolant
ferred
to
the fresh water coolant
tube walls to the raw water which is then pumped
through
to
raw water
in
function
the
flows
its internal moving
is
transferred externally
by
to
an
tubes
of
the heat exchanger
around
the,
is
exhaust system where finally it is discharged overboard.
In
other words,
this coolant
the
engine is cooled by fresh water coolant,
is
cooled
by
raw
water, and the raw water carries
the transferred heat overboard through the exhaust
the
fresh water coolant
dent of each
other.
and
raw water circuits are
Using only fresh water coolant within the
engine allows the cooling water passages to stay clean
free
from
harmful
deposits.
-
and
equipped
by
parts,
from
means
of
a heat
automotive radiator.
tubes; engine heat
conducted through
into
system.
indepen-
r---.....,
WATER
INJECTED ELBOW
ENGINE
............
-----
for
combus-
which
and
the
Raw
while
trans-
the
the
and
------
Coolant
A coolant recovery
and
contraction
cant
loss
ing
system.
engine manifold level
COOLANT
COOLING
PRESSURE CAP
Recovery
tank
during
of coolant
This
and
tank should
EXPANSION
KEEP
THESE
A'FULL
THE
COOLANT
CLEANER
DIAGRAM
Tank
allows
for
engine
engine operation,
without
and
FLOW
WORKS
introducing
be
located at
should be easily
!TO
TANK
PASSAGES
OF
COOLANT
RECOVERY
WELL)
(TYPICAL)
.
without
COOLANT
CLEAR
TO
TO
AND
TANK
(A
coolant
expansion
any signifi-
air
into the
or
above
accessible.
RECOVERY
ENSURE
FROM
PIPE
cool~
the
·
·FRESH
WATER¢
··
RAWWATER
NOTE:
Periodically
sure
cap.
good
condition
closes
tightly.
.....
Ensure
that
and
Carry a spare
check
the
check
·MANIFOLD
•PRESSURE
CAP
the
condition
upper
and
that
the
vacuum
cap.
of
lower
INCOMING
RAW WATER
the
manifold
rubber
seals
V{llve
.operis
pres-
are
and
in
RAW WATER DRAIN
14
RAW
WATER
NOTE:
Always
the strainer will
A
clean
raw
water
engine's
strainer
in the glass
Perfonn
operation:
1.
2:
3. ·
4.
5.
6.
7.
NOTE:
aground.
If
normal
may
raw
cooling
when
the
Close
the
Remove
Clean
the
Replace
Reassemble
Open
the
Run
the
Also follow
the
engine
reading, the
have been
water
through
should
following
raw
and
the
seacock.
engine
temperature
INTAKE
install
the
always
int.alee
system.
making
glass.
your
be
clear.
maintenance after
water
clean
the
washer
and
install
and
the
above
cause
caught
up
tQ.e
cooling
~
STRAINER
strainer at or below
be
self-priming.
strainer is a
Include a
periodic engine
seacock.
strainer
if
necessary.
the
check
procedure after
gauge ever
may
in the
vital
visual
filter.
strainer.
for
leaks.
shows
be that silt, leaves
strainer,
system
COOLING
the
waterUne
component
inspection
check.
every
a higher
slowing
100
·
having
or
the
of
The
hours
run
than
grass
flow
of
the
this
water
hard
SYSTEM
RAW
so
of
of
The
non-ferrous,housjng
has
wiililii
On
always
(an
when
operation.
are
up.
broken
SCHEDULE.
NOTE:
(seals
chase
Changing
Close
and,
impeller
Move
push
bling,
gasket.
WATER
raw
flexible
ihe
no account should this
be
impeller kit}.
lubricant
cautioned
The
or
Should a failure occur with
and
a
the
with
the
the impeller into
apply
Open
PUMP
water
pump
pladeS
which
@peller
a spare impeller
Such
mw
tom
bearings),
new
raw
the
out of the
blades
housing,
Raw
(mw
failures
to
make
water pump
impeller
pump
and
the
Raw
water
aid
oftwo·small
pump.
to confonn
a thin
coating
the
~w
is a self-priming,
and a Neoprene
wipe
water
water)
are
sure
should
blades.
it
may
ntbuild the
Water
int.alee
the
water
against a curved
producing
pump
fJ'e
and
impeµer
pump
impeller
is not present
not
warrantable,
raw
water
be
inspected
See
MAINI'ENANCE
the
be
more
original
Pump
valve.
Remove
screwdrivers,
Install
the
to
the
c:urved
pump's
of
lubricant
int.alee
housing.
valve.
rotary
pump
impeller.
The
cam
the
pumping
run
dry.
There
cover
gasket
failures
during
engine
and operators
flow
is
present
periodically
pump~
cost efficient to
internal
pump
as a
1...,eller
the
pump
carefully
new
impeller
cam
plate
When
assem-
to
the impeller
with a
impeller
plate
action.
should
aboard
occur
at
start-
parts
pur-
spare.
cover
pry
and
gasket.
and
and
for
the
SEAUllG
WASH~
RAW
The
raw
impeller
water
water
through
the
heat
ing
fresh
into
the
ing the exhaust
water
discharge
WATER
source
strainer.
is
COOLING
water
fiow
pump.
This
(ocean,
The
the
raw
water
exchanger
water
coolant.
water-injected
gasses.
discharged
pressure.
RAW
WATER
OWNER
INSTALLED
CIRCUIT
is
created
pump
draws
lake,
or
raw
water
pump
tubes)
where it
~.raw
eifiaust
This
overboard
INTAKE
STRAINER
(TYPICAL)
by a positive
water
river}
through a hose
passes from
to
the
heat
cools
water is
elbow,
mixture of exhaust gas
by
the engine's exhaust
displacement
directly
the
exchanger
the
engine
then
mixing
from
strainer
discharged
with
the
raw
to the
(through
circulat-
and
cool-
and
raw
gas
RAW
PUMP
IMPELLER
A
CAUTION:
impeller,
the
exchanger.
they
cooling
WATER
If
any
must
circuit.
of lhe
vanes
be located
They
often
have
to
prewmt
can
be
APPLY
OR
·AT
ASSEMBLY
btalceo
blOckage
found
LUBRICANT
LIQUID
SOAP
off
in
in
the heat
lhe
lwlWEBTERBEKE
l Engines & Generators
15
COOLING
SYSTEM
CHANGING
The
engine.'s
MAINTENANCE
become
A
COOLANT
coolant
SCHEDULE.
contaminated,
CAUTION:
Proper
critical; a substantial
traced
back
to
cooling
Drain.
the
e11gine
coolant
engine
block
and
opening
the
system
with
fresh
the
refill
proc~ss.
NOTE:
The
drain
petcock
be
used
to
help
drain
A
WARNJNG:,
Wea1
protective
Refilling
After
exchanger-!s_cgolant
slowly
Monitor
the
pressure
Remove
coolant
the
flow
After
Coolant
engine
needed
spilled
the
replacing
pour
the
manifold
cap.
the
mix
cap.
Run
into
the
checking
should
cools
and
coolant.
BewB1e
glares.
Coolant
the
engine block
petcock.
clean,
premixed coolant
coolant
in the
to
the
filler
cap
on
the
to
halfway
the
engine
recovery
for
leaks,
draw back
down.
Add
check
the
must be
it
can
lead
cooling
numbe1
syst_em
by
removing
the
water,
then
on
the
engine
coolant.
of
manj.fold
neck
coolant
between
and
observe
tank.
stop
into
coolant
coolant in
changed
If
the
coolant is
to
overheating
system
of
engine
according
maintenance
c011asion.
the
manifold
the
Then
and
the
pressure
reinstall
heat
drain
recovery
LOW
the
to
the
the drain
exchanger
hot
engine
plug, close
run
the engine at
into
the
and add as
install the manifold
tank
and MAX
the
coolant
engine
and
cooling
the
recovery
manifold. Cean
to
the
allowed
problems.
failures
~ain
can
plug
cap.
and
should
coolant.
the
manifold.
needed.
and
fill
and
expansion
allow
it
system
as
tank
to
Is
be
on
the
Flush
start
also
heat
idle
Fill
with
replace
to
cool.
the
if
up
any
and
DRIVE
BELT
ADJUSTMENT
For
your
safety,
Weste:rbeke
with
belt
guards that cover over
engine.
("Out of sight - out
installed
inspection,
Drive
will
•
ally
pull
tor
also
of
ence
high
The·
no
(12mm)
point
A
for that purpose.) Operators are advised that
service,
beltS
must
not
provide
damage
the
alternator out of
to
wear out prematurely.
cause
rapid wear
the
fresh
water pump's
'of oil
on
operating temperatures.
drive belt is properly
less than 3/8 inch
as
the
between
spare
belt
A
WARNING:
ddre
.belt's
and
be
properly
proper alternator charging
the alternator.
the belt can cause belt slipping, resulting
belt is
the
two
or belts should
llerer
tension
generator models come
the
of
mind." The belt
maintenance
tensioneO.
Drive
.belts
alignment
Excessive
of
the.
belt
and
bearing.
adjusted
(lOmm)
depressed
pulleys
altBmpt
while
A slack belt or
if
and
no
with
on the longest span of the
always
to
check',,,
the
engine
equipped
belt(s) on the
is
required.
Loose
that are
and/or cause
drive belt tension
reduce
the belt
more
the
thumb at the
be carried on board.
and
the
can
than
front
guard
is
drive
belts
will
eventu-
too
tight
the
altema~
service life
the
be
deflected
1/2
inch
adjusttbe
ls
/11
opntloll.
of
the
NOT
proper
will
can
pres-
in
mid-
belt.
FRESHWATER
PUMP
POLLEY
Adjusting
1.
Remove
2.
Loosen
mounting
3.
With
edges.
4.
Pivot
or right
5.
Tighten
bolt.
6.
Operate
and
Belt
the
the
the
belt
the alternator on
as
the
the
recheck
lwlWESTl!RBEKE
I
Engines_
&
ae~r~tqrs
16
Tension
belt guard.
alternator adjusting strap bolt and
bolt.
loose,
inspect
for
the
base mounting bolt
required, to
base mounting bolt
generator
the belt
loosen
for
about 5 minutes
tension.
FRONT
wear,
cracks,
or tighten.
and
the adjusting strap
7.
Replace
CRANKSHAFT
the
base
and
frayed
to
the left
then'·
shut
down
the
guard.
PULLEY
COOLING
SYSTEM
Heat
After
and
pressure test
tive
exchanger).
Exchanger
approximately
radiator
shop
Service
1000
the
engine's
should
ZINC
ANODES
hours
be
able to
of
heat
exchanger.
operation,
clean
and
remove,
(A
local
test
the
clean
automo-
heat
HEAT
EXCHANGER
Cool
raw
water
flows
through
exchanger.
heat
is
then
engine
the
The
other;
hmnful deposits
NOTE:
that a heat exchanger cleaning be peeformed
every
As
the
en~e.
of the internal
pumped
coolant
circuit
repeats
engine coolant
this
keeps
Operating in silty arul/or.tropical waters
1000
into
(now
hours.
engme
the
cooled)
itself.
and
the
engine's water passages clean
found
the
inner tubes of
coolant passes around these
is
conducted to the
exhaust
system
and
discharged.
flows
back though the
raw
water
are
independent of
in
raw
water.
THERMOSTAT
A thermostat controls
continuously
the
engine
coolant
thennostat to
heating).
opens.
cleaned,
gasket.
If
you
bring
is
from
As
The
thermostat
or
replaced
suspect a
to
a
bOil.
flows
first
flowing
prevent
the
started
engine
faulty
A
working
the
coolant temperature
through
the closed cooling circuit.
the
closed
(some
coolant
the
.exhaust
warms
up,
is
accessible
easily.
Carry a spare thennostat
thermostat,
thermostat should
thermostat prevents .
is
by-passed
manifold
the
place it
thennostat
and
can
from
in a pan
raw
may
more
as
be
checked,
open
the
heat
tubes
water
The
engine
each
from
require
often then
the
coolant
When
around
over-
gradually
and
of
water
about
!11e
which
and
the
the
and
112"
..
NEW
ZINC
.
ANODE
A
zinc
anode (or pencil) is located
circuit
within
anode
is
to
in
the
raw
of
electrolysis
dition
of the
anode
cleaned
be
carried
NOTE:
Electrolysis
and vessel location, not that
If
the
zinc
which
the
loosening
hex
boss
from
removing
poor
condition,
the
exchanger.
clean
the
inside
exchanger
damaged
(refer
number),
NOTE:
not
insulate
housing preventing electrolysis action on the
when
to
your engine model's
0-ring
The threads
require
the
THROWOUT
the heat
sacrifice itself to electrolysis
water
zinc
onboard.
anodes
zinc
the:
anode
the zinc, note the condition of it.
end gasket
sealant. Sealant should not be used as it
zinc from
exchanger.
cooling
on other
or
anode
possibly tearing off the exchanger
there
Remove
of
removing
circuit,
components
anode
should
replaced,
is
need
all
and
of
as
the
r.esult
replacement,
is·
threaded
with
another
are
probably
the end of the heat
zinc
debris.
in
case
the end
cover,
the
zinc anodes are pipe
the
metal
THROWOUT
in
the
raw
water
The
purpose
thereby
of
be
checked
required.
of
each particular installation
of
the
engine.
hold
with a wrench
wrench.
alot
Al.ways
the
present one
cover.
heat
exchanger
and
install a new
of
the
heat exchanger
of
action
taking
reducing
the
system.
monthly
Spare
anodes
the
hex
This prevents
If
the
of
zinc
flakes
exchanger
have a spare
becomes
Replace
end
zinc
threads
zinc.
CLEAN
REUSE.
cooling
the
zinc
place
the
effects
The
con-
and
should
boss
into
while
shell.
After
zinc
is
within
and
heat
the gasket
gasket part
anode.
and do
may
AND
the
the
in
THERMOSTAT
ASSEMBLY
IW'IWESTERBEKE
.f Engines & Generators
.
-17
FUEL
SYSTEM
GASOLINE
Use
u.nkatied
follow
companionways
ventilate
NOTE:
fume
detector/ala.rm
AWARNING:
When
Ing
any
Ing,
fuel
system
tion
GASOLINE/WATER
A primary
installed
water
and
be carried
Most installers include a type of filter/water
Always observe
yellow/gray emulsion indicates the presence
the oil. Although this condition is
prompt attention
petent"
water present in the oil can
exhaust system attached
of
caused by the poor location of or the lack
2.
NOTE:
to make certain it
·(Oil
Oil
Change
oil
drain
hose
the sump
while the engine is
replace the hose
securel_y.
THE
ENGINE.
OIL
INTO
A
CONTAINER
mechanic should water be present in the oil.
raw water through the raw water cooling circuit into
the exhaust,
siehon
Replacement
oil filter, you
hole in the upper and lower portion
drain the oil
This helps to lessen spillage. A small style automotive
ter wrench should be helpful in removing the old oil
Do
Place some paper towels and a plastic bag around the
ter when unscrewing
cooling ability.
old oil filter as it
sealing gasket came off with the old oil filter.
ber sealing gasket remains sealed against the engine
block, gently remove it.
When installing the
gasket's sealing surface on the engine block free
apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the rubber gasket
on the new oil
filter nipple, and then tighten the filter firmly
:filling
valve.
may
from
not punch this
or
any other
(attached
warm.
in
its bracket,
SHUTDOWN
of
can
filter.
AND
the
used
to
prevent serious damage. Call a
the engine. This problem is often
the Oil Filter. When removing the
find
it
it into a container before removing it.
hole
be
removed!
it
to catch any oil left
fluid
on the engine reduces the engine's
Please keep your engine clean.) Inspect the
is
removed to make sure that the rubber
new
Screw the filter onto the threaded oil
to
the front
Drain
the used
and
DRAIN
.
oil as it is removed. A
rare,
be
the result
to
the engine and/or a siphoning
helpful and cleaner
of
without first loosening the filter
oil filter element, wipe the filter
of
the
oil
completely,
replace the end cap
of
water
it does require
of
a fault
of
an
to
punch a
tbe old filter to
in
the
If
~y
through
en!iine)
com-
Raw
in
the
anti-
u~
filter.
filter.
this rub-
of
oil
hand
in
fil-
fil-
and
3.
Fi16ng
the
Oil Sump.
cap on the top of the engine or through the side oil fill.
After refilling, run the generator for a
checking the engine's oil pressure. Make sure there is no
leakage around the new
tem,
and stop the generator. Then check the quantity
with
the lube oil dipstick.
mark on the dipstick, should the engine require
Add
oil
SEALING
APPLY
CLEAN
.
WHEN
ASSEMBLING
NEWRLTER
new
oil through the oil filler
few moments while
filter
or from the oil drain sys-
Fill
to,
but
not
over the high
GASKET
OIL
additionalo_it.
SPIN-ON
TURN
HAND
NOTE:
Generic filters
standards
mi.ght
after
sure
around
A
or diameters
be
entirely different
an
oil filter change
the
oil pressure is normal
the
new
WARNING:
contaminants.
and
aails
thoroaghly
distanl
used
Oil
The engine's oil pressure, during operation,
the
mal
psi.
NOTE:
reading
pressure reading as low
depending upon the
placed
clothing
oil
ptopetly.
Pressure
oil
pressure gauge on the instrument panel. During
operation, the oil pressure will range between 35 and
A newly started,
upwards
on
the
are
oil
filter.
Used
Avoid
or
rags
of
60 psi. A
temperature
generator.
not
recommended,
of
important items on generic parts
from
genuine parts. Immediately
and
oil
fill,
run
and
that there
engine
on
t:llllfains
/lfO/Dllgell
using
soap
skin
and
IJfllltaining
cold
engine
can
warmed
as
35
psi.
These
of
the
as
the
material
the engine to make ·
are
no oil leaks
bannful
contact.
watet.
llSlld
have
engine
engine and the load
Clean
l.allndet
ail.
Dist:artl
is
indicated
an
oil pressure
can
have an oil
readings will vary
of
OIL
FILTER
skin
or
by
nor-
oil
ENGINE
BLOCK
TIGHT
55
,,...,.,WESTERBEICE
Engines & Generators
20
INSTALLATION
This
popular
ter
from
engine
NOTE:
instructions
To
install,
WBSTERBEKB's
install
Cont.act
accessory
the
engine
room
bulkhead.
Refer
to
ENGINE
on
simply
this
kit
with
your
WESTERBBKE
to a more
removing
remove
remote
the
is
OIL
the
oil
used
to
convenient
CHANGE
oll
the
engine
oil
filter kit
filter
dealer
REMOTE
relocate
filter.
facing
oil
as
down
for
the
engine's
location
in
this
filter
and thread
shown.
as
more
nu.mual
Always
illustrated.
information.
OIL
PN.
oil
such
as
for
FILTER'(OPTION_AL)
040078
Nm:
on
til-
an
Westerbeke
incorrect
installation
A
CAUTION:
rsattr.
If
pass
valvll
frtllll·~
falln.
-
lmmedialllly
thB
oil flows
In
tile
If
ttlel'S
aad.t:het:k
is
notresponsible
of
the
Remote
It
is
vital
In
t/IB
mter:
ll$Sllllbty
tile
••n•
Is
no
oitpnis$1frs
tllfl
for
Oil
Filter.
to
Install
tbs
,,_,..
will
t:a~t1111
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engine
fail1.1re
on
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cor-
tile
all
due
by·
to
APPLY A lHIN
INSTALLING
TIGHTEN
AN
CONTACTS
THEGUrCONNECTIONHOSE
MUST
ATTACH
TO
THE
CONNECTION
REMOTE
OIL
AT
THE
FILTER.
IN
COAT
OF
THIS
THE~
CLEAN
KIT.
THRWI
ADDmONAL
3/4
OIL
TO
THE
TURN
lllE
KIT
ON,
AFTER
IHllNG
1llEH
THE
0-RING
WHEN
~
APPLY A THIN
GASKET
WHEN
CQ.NTACTS
THE
CO~
OF
CLEAN
INSTALLING.
BASE.
l\FTER
TIGHTEN
OIL
TD
lRE
lRE
ALTER
IT
AN
ADDITIONAL·
FILTER
Engines & Generators
21
STARTER
MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The
starter
can
be
roughly
divided into
• A
motor
section
which
generates a drive
•
An
overrunning
ture
torque,
• A
switch
ating
the overrunning
supplies
The
starter
is a new
high-speed internal-reduction
arate
from
the
ion
shaft.
A reduction
shaft
and
a pinion
exposed outside the
smoothly
motor shaft
lever
are identical
ADJUSTMENT
If
should
Pinion
1.
A
secandS
2.
.·
3.
without
mechanism,
. .
any
abnormality
be
disassembled
Gap
Connect
and
the
starter
and
stop.
CAUTION:
continuously.
Lightly
push the
stroke (called pinion
Ifth~.pinioii
2.0
mni), adjust
of
shims
number
clutch
section
preventing
section
load current
motor
is
supported
to
conventional
AND
motor
(solenoid)
clutch
to
type,
small,
shaft;
gear
shaft.
The
starter
becoming
at
switch
and
REPAIR
is
found
and
lnsp~ctlon
a pattery (12V) between
body,
and
Never.apply
pinion
gap).
gapis not
it
by
increasing or decreasing the
on
the
Solenoid.
of
shims
increases.
the
following
power.
which transmits
overrun after
which
is
operated
through a lever
the
motor.
light-weight
starter.
The
pinion shaft
the
pinion
slides
only
is
installed
pinion sliding part
so
thatthe pinion may slide
fouled
both
overrunning clutch inner circuit
ones.
by
repaired.
the
battery
back
within
The
between
with dust and
ends
on
ball
the following
the
starter terminal S
pinion drive should
voltage
an.d
measure the
the standard range,
gap
is
decreased
an
starting.
when
and
which
and
is
called
on
the
motor
is
not
grease.
bearings.
tests,
the
rotate
for
over
return
as
sections:
arma-
is
the
(0;5
number
the
actu-
a
sep-
pin-
The
The
starter
out
10
to
No-Load
1.
2.
Connect
as
illustrated.
When
the
starter
the
current
semble
Test
the
ammeter,
the
~witch
is
must
run
or
starter
the
starter
.--------------1
A
CAUTION:
tighten
type
starter
that
of.a
starter
in
contact
Use
11very
tllflllinal
Which
direct-drive
rotation
with
at
the
SOLENOID
Perform
satisfactory,
1. Inspect the solenoid
the
( +)
and
M and
between
between
the
body.
following
replace
(
~)
and
between
the
body.
There should be
terminals S and
terminals S and
voltmeter,
closed,
smoothly
speed
and
repa1r
thick
wires
securely.
makes a rotating
type
the
pinion
pinion
tests.'
the
solenoid
for
continuity between terminals
terminals
and
battery
the
pinion must protrude and
(at 3000 rpm
is
out of specification,
it.
e
BATTERY
as
much
This
is a solenoid
sound
starter.
gear
If
M.
the
When
tip,
be
careful
when
It
any
test result is
assembly.
S and the
no
continuity
Continuity will
body
and terminal M
to
the starter
or
more).
disas-
""
as
possible
louder.than
detecting
not
ta
ptatrudes.
not
body
found
be
found·
If
and
shift·
came
and
and
D.5··2.omm
PINION
GAP
NOTE:
Disconnect
2.
Connect a
and M for (-).
The pinion
A
CAUTION:
than
10
seconds
Engines & Generators
22
MULTIMETER
the
wire
battery
to
the
Have a switch
drive
should
Oa
not
apply
when
testing
from
terminal
solenoid's terminal S
in
extend
battery
the
M.
the
+ lead and
fully
out
current
solenoid.
far
for
( +)
close
more
it.
.
ATTRACTION
3.
TEST
Holding
minal
S ( +)
pinion
Y'hen
released
fully~
test.
@
BAliERY
With
and
to
The
pinion
from
a
battery
the
starter
holding
cionnected
must
with
body,
manually
re1)1aitJ.
your
STARTER
to
the solenoid
pull
out
atthat position
hand.
ter-
the
even
MO'fOR
4.
.
Return
minal
pinion
when
test:.
M
(-)
and
fully.
The
released
With
a battery
to
pinion must
from
the
starter
holding
connected
body,
manually
return
by
hand.
to"the
solenoid
·pull
out the
to
its original position
ter-
HOLDING
· 5.
TEST
STARTER
1.
DisconI1e~t
2.
Loosen
·
the
3.
Remove
fastening
4.
With
remove
the
Remove
washer;
6.
Unscrew
same
adjustment will
DISASSEMBLY
the
wire"
the
two
screws.
solenoid
armature
assembly.
the
t:Wo
long
the brush
the brushes pulled awayfrom
the
yoke
oul
the
cover,
the boltsand removethe center pracket.At
time,
the
washers
come
from
the solenoid
fastening
through
holder.
Remove
and
brush
pry
the snap ringqut,
for
the pinion shaft end play
off.
INSPECT
WEAR & CHIPPING
bolts
holder
FOR
termin&l
the
solenoid.
and
two screws
the rear bracket.
the
armature,
assembly.
Then
·
and
M (-
).
Remove
pull
remove the
the
7.
Pull
front
8.
On
pinion
9.
At
a
bearing
press-fitted
off,
out
the
bracket.
the
pinion
and
pinion
each
end
puller.
replace
SOLENOID
RETURN
reduction
side, pry
shaft. ·
of
the
armature,
It is impossible
in
the front
the front
gear
the
bracket.
bracket
TEST
lever
and
snap
ring
remove
to
If
assembly.
lever
out,
the
replace
_that
spring
and
ba11
the
bearing
from.
pull
out the
bearing
ball
bearing
has
worn
the
with
STAllTER
MOTOR
PINION
SHAF"f
. ,EngiM
23
..
i(&
Generators
;
.•
\ .
. ' .
"------··
NOTE:
lnspect,
if
necessary
solenoid,
following
, .
clean
brnsh,
armature,
pages.
commuter,
etc.
and
replace
See
the
BATTERY
CHARGING
CIRCUIT
The DC Circuit on the
stop the generator's engine. The circuit is best understood
reviewing the DC Wiring Diagram and Wrring Schematic.
Tue engine's DC wiring is designed with three simple basic
circuits: start, run and stop.
The engine has a 12 volt DC electrical control
shown on the
when troubleshooting or when servicing the DC electrical
system or the engine.
Wrring Diagrams. Refer to these diagrams
BCG
functions to start, operate and
by
circuit that is
BATTERIES
A
CAUTION:
ing
circut,
while
the
switch,
ing
however,
on
the
To
never
shut
engine
is
engine's
avoid
off
running.
to
avoid
electrical
damage
the
engine
Shut
electrical
circuit.
to
the
battery
off
the
shorts
battery
switch
engine
when
charg-
battery
work·
Specificatfons
The minimum recommended capacity .of the battery used in
the engine's 12-volt
BATTERY
The generator supplies a continuous 10 amp charge from its
battery charger
charger put a multimeter between the positive ( +) and
negative (-) leads to the battery. It should indicate
14V with the engine running.
indicated, check
are tight. With the unit running, test between the (
terminals
the charger.
CHARGER
f0r..B.5V to
DC
control circuit is
to
the starting battery.
If
that
the battery charger terminal connections
14V.
If
no charge is igdicated, replace
400
CCA.
To
test the battery
only .the battery voltage is
13.SV
.to
+) and (-)
Battery
Review the manufacturer's recommendations and then establish a systematic maintenance schedule for your engine's
starting batteries and house batteries.
• Monitor your voltmeter for proper charging during engine
• Check the electrolyte level and specific gravity with a
• Use only distilled water to bring electrolytes to a proper
•
• Keep your batteries clean and free
A
cause
protective
"-
Maintenance
operation.
hydrometer.
level.
Make certain that battery cable connections are clean and
tight
to
the battery posts (and to your engine).
of
corrosion.
WARNING:
severe
bums
gear.
Sulfuric
on
skin
acid
and
in
lead
damage
batteries
clothing.
can
Wear
NOTE:
FOR
(INTEGRAL
THE
DESCRIPTION
CONTROLLER),
REFER
AND
TO
TESTING
THE
FOLLOWING
OF
THE
BATTERY
PAGE.
CHARGEN
Engines &
24
GeneratoL~
BATIERY
CHARGING
CIRCUIT
INTEGRAL
The
Integral Controller (l.C.) is an encapsulated, solid-state
A separate group of stator windings supplies AC voltage to a
bridge rectifier
LC.
unit The
and supplies a
that the I.C. unit is faulty (that is,
low), check the
described in the following steps. Check all connections for
cleanliness and tightness including the ground before replacing
the
J.C.
NOTE:
produce
the generator
The
Integral Controller is mounted inside the generator housing in the
on
the controller that will allow a DC voltage output adjust-
ment of:± 2 volts.
NOTE:
circuit
internally.
the
~er
CONTROLLER
DC
which converts the AC current to supply the
I.C.
unit senses the needs
DC
charge when one is needed
charging circuit
unit.
When
the generator
a low
charging
is
operated.
12:00
position. There is a voltage output adjustment
New
four
wire
since
the ballast resistor's function is now handled
Whenever
four
wire
mode~
(J.C.)
charging voltage to
volt.$
-10.0
amps DC
if
the
and
it's components
is
first
started,
rate.
This
charging
controllers
replacing
eliminate
an
early stylr controller with
remove
the ballast
the
DC
of
the starting battery
battery's charge is
the
rate
the ballast
generator's
..
If
you
_suspect
as
LC.
unit will
will
rise
resistor
as
resistor
and
its
wiring.
BRIDGE
RECTIFIER
YELLOW/WHITE
POSl!/VE(+)
TERMINAL
INTEGRAL
.
~ON)'RDlLER
OF
RECTIFIER
GROUND
GENERATOR
TO
Testing.
1.
the
Battery
Charging
Bridge Rectifier
Normal
eng1ne
two
illustrated).
AC voltage running
AC
voltage running
is operating at 1800 rpm)
AC connections on the bridge rectifier. (As
to
the bridge rectifier (approximate):
No-load off the generator 16.0 volts AC
Full-load off the generator
Normal
DC)
bridge rectifier; that is
DC voltage running from the bridge rectifier
(approximate):
DC voltage running out
is measured across the two
+ and
No-load off the generator 17.0 volts DC
Full-load off the generator
2. AC winding:
Lift the
measure, the resistance between these
ohmmeter. It should measure
should exist between
the main AC stator windings.
0.10.
ohm
two
AC wire leads off the bridge rectifier and
these
3. Testing the Bridge Rectifier (meter
a. Set your ohmmeter's scale on
needle to zero.
CASE
b. Connect the (
point #4. Taking the
momentarily touch poirits #1,
meter should register
points touched.
c.
Remove the positive { +) lead from point
connect the negative (-) lead; momentarily touch
points #1,
deflect when each point is touched.
d. Leaving the negative ohmmeter(-) lead
- touch point #5 with the positive lead. No deflection
should
e. Place the positive (+)lead on point
(-)lead on point #3. The ohmmeter again should not
register any deflection (no deflection indicated
resistance). Reverse these connections and the ohmmeter should again register
fails any
fier because it is defective.
NOTE:
Different
produce
oppositP
+)
positive lead from the ohmmeter
o~eter's
#2, and #3. The ohmmeter's needle should
take place.
of
the previous tests (A-E), replace the recti-
types
and/or
test
results.
Circuit
to
the rectifier (while the
is
measured across the
17.5
volts AC
of
the rectifier
DC
connections of the
-.
. 18.5 volts DC
two leads
O.lQ
ohm.
two leads and the ground or
used
RXl
(+DC)
negative(-) lead,
#2, #3, and #5.
no
deflection for any
#1
no
deflection.
brands
of
test
(in
with
No continuity
- Simpson
and set the
The
of
#4
and
on
point #4,
and the negative
If
the rectifier
meters
may
volts
an
260)
to
ohm-
the
infinite
.
iNiEGRAL
CONTROLLER
POINTl4
.
BRIDGE·
RECTIFIER
POINTl3
POINTIS
MOUNTING
HOLE
The
following
troubleshooting
tables
certain engine problem indicators
causes of
When
the
reveal other
the
problems;
troublesbooting indicates
GENERATOR
WIRING
posSible
caus~
DIAGRAM.S,
of the problem
listed below.
ENGINE··
are
based upon
and
the
most
an
electrical problem,
as
these
which
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
The
engine
3'
control
likely
may
are
see
not
protected by a 20-Ampere manual
located
terminal. Refer to
of
of
next to the starter motor and
t/1£
model photographs at
this
manual for a photograph showing
this.
reset circuit
breaker:
sy.vtem
(electrical system)
reset
circuit breaker
the
(-)
ground
the
the
exact position
is
beginning
Engine
crank.
Engine
fails
'-----
PROBLEM
does
not
cranks
but
to
start.
1.
Voltage
terminal.
2.
Engine
tripped,
3.
Battery
4.
Loose
5.
Faulty
6.
Faulty
7.
Faulty
8.
Raw·
1.
Out
2.
Filters
fuel.
3.
Voltage
switch.
4.
Carburetor
5.
Faulty
6.
Engine
a.
b.
c.
7.
Fuel
Worn
8.
9.
Higti
10.
Faulty
11.
Fiiulty
12.
Faulty
No
13.
PROBABLE
drop
at
20A
circuit
·"
is
low
battery
wire
connection.
start
switch.
starter
solenoid.
water
filled
of
fuel.
are
clogged.
drop
at(+)
filter
ballast
resistor.
is
flooded.
Carburetor
or
damaged.
needle'
Float
Repair
Float
securing
gasket
engine
float
valve
in
carburetor
or
replace
chamber
screws
and/or
lift
pump
or
faulty
tension
wires
ignition
distributor.
wire
connection.
compression.
CAUSE
starter
solenoid
breaker
has
or
dead.
connections.
JMinders.
by
contaminated
at
overspeed
screen
is
clogged.
needle
valve
Clean
or
replace
is
leaking.
float.
gasket
damaged
are
loose.
tighten
screws;
inoperative.
spark.plugs.
grounding.
coil.
open
the
or
Replace
PROBLEM
Engine
starts,
and
then
down.
Engine
starts,
but
does
up
to
speed.
Engine
hunts.
shuts
not
come
runs
runs
1.
Faulty
(oil
pressure,
temperature
2.
High
engine
temperature.
3.
Diny
fuel/water
4.
Low
oil
5.
Faulty
6.
Faulty
sensor.
7.
Faulty
8.
Cirt::uit
9.
Check
line
J!!tp_umit
Fuel
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
line
Mechanical
fuel
supply
Throttle
Faulty
Faulty
AC
generator
Hj[h
Governor
Generator
Cracked
Faulty
Faulty
High
Valves
Dirty
Throttle
9.
exha.ust.Q.ressure.
exhaust
fuel
PROBABLE
shutdown
level
fuel
engine
stop
breaker
the
restriction.
plate
fuel
wire
distributor
high
fuel
are
linkage
CAUSE
switch,
water,
exhaust
or
overspeed).
water
or
separator
in
sump.
llft
pump.
temperature
switch.
is
tripping.
valve
in
the
is
not
drawino
check
valve
ls
faulty.
binding.
lift
pump.
connection.
overload.
is
out
of
adjustment.
is
overloaded.
cap
tension
wires.
pump.
back-pressure.
out
of
adjustment.
filters.
is
binding.
exhaust
filters.
fuel
supply
at
the
(contlntJed}
fuel.
(
!
l
I
!
.)
·Engines
26
&
Generators
EftGINE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Engine
Engine
Engine
Low
oil
misfires.
backfires.
overheats.
pressure.
1.
Poor
Incorrect
2.
3.
Dirty
4.
Cracked
5.
Faulty
Spark
6.
7.
High
a.
Valve
Spark
1.
wrong.
2.
Incorrect
3.
Engine
flooded
to
start
Dirty
4.
5.
Cracked
6.
High
7.
Choke
1.
Coolant
cooling
2.
Faulty
3.
Belts
Raw
4.
Faulty
5.
6.
Heat
Collasped
7.
1.
Low
Wrong
2.
3..
Wrong
4.
Relief
Faulty
5.
Faulty
6.
Faulty
7.
PROBABLE
quality
fuel.
timing.
flame
arrester.
distributor
ignition
wires.
plugs
are
worn.
exhaust
back~pressure.
clearances
plug
is
under
flame
exhaust
is
loss.
system.
raw
are
water
thermostat.
exchanger
oil
level.
SAE
type
valve
oil
engine
oil
are
wires
timing.
flooded.
Engine
arrester.
distributor
back-pressure.
stuck
closed.
Pressure
water
pump
loose
or
pump
is
hose.
type
oil
oil
filter.
is
stuck.
pump.
bearings.
filter.
CAUSE
cap.
inoom~ct.
are
connected
See
Engine
is
cranks
but
tails
cap.
test
impeller.
broken.
worn.
clogged.
in
the
engine.
PROBLEM
High
oil
pressure.
No
DC
charge
starting
battery.
Blue
exhaust
discharge
engine.
Black
diseharge
engine.
from
exhaust
from
to
the
smoke
the
smoke
the
1.
Dirty
Qi!
engine.
2.
Relief
1.
Faulty
2.
Faulty
3.
Faulty
windings.
4.
Connections
loose
5.
Faulty
1.
Lube
oil
2.
High
lube
3.
Crankcase
4.
Valves
incorrectly.
5.
Piston
or
unseated.
1.
Dirty
flame
2.
Faulty
3.
Idle
mixture
4.
Valves
adjusted.
5.
Lube
oil
6.
Piston
7.
Crankcase
PROBABLE
or
valve
connections.
bridge
generator
or
faulty.
controller.
is
are
rings
carburetor.
are
is
rings
CAUSE
wrong
is
stuck.
rectifier.
charger
to
the
diluted.
oil
level.
breather
worn
or
are
worn
arrester.
jet
too
worn
or
diluted.
are
worn
breather
SAE
controller
adjusted
rich.
incorrectly
type
hose
or
unseated.
hose
oil
in
are
is
clogged.
is
clogged.
the
Engines & Generators
27
ENGINE
NOTE:
WESTERBEKE recommends
be
adjustments
The
information below is provided
perfonned by a competent engine mechanic.
ADJUSTMENTS
that
the
following engine
to
assist the mechanic.
ENGINE
SPEED
(HERTZ)
ADJUSTMENT
Governor
The
belt-driven, mechanically operated governor maintains
the engine's rpm under various load conditions. Engine speed
determines the hertz and voltage output
Governor
Operate the generator to bring the unit up to operating
temperature before adjusting the governor.
NOTE:
adjust the linkage at no-load
before proceeding with the adjustment.
There are three adjusting points on the governor
(see illustration).
1.
Increase/Decrease
sets the no-load speed
between the governor arm and throttle lever should be
adjusted to hold the throttle full open when the engine is
not running.) Make sure
that the ball joint connectors are properly lubricated.
graphite lube for this purpose. Disconnect the ball joint
and apply graphite lube
Adjustments
If
the governor
is
severely out
to
obtain a safe output voltage
Speed Adjustment. This adjusting bolt
of
the engine. (The linkage
this linkage moves freely and
to
the inside
2. Hunting/Regulation Aqjustment.
engine speed between no-load and full-load is too great,
adjust this eye bolt to draw the spring closer
hub. The increase/decrease speed bolt may need
adjusted as well.
If
the governor surges under load, adjust this eye bolt to
the
move
adjustment).
3. Bumper
a no-load surge
into the governor so far that it increases the no-load speed.
Periodically lubricate the linkage arm attaching points at
the governor
lubricant
NOTE:
proper governor/throttle operation.
(Synthetic oil
NOTE:
To
change the oil, remove the oil
container
drain
Allow the oil to completely drain. Replace the governor
drain plug. Then remove the
located on the back
with three ounces
out
of
plug and the oil
LINKAGE
arm and throttle lever. Use a graphite
or
equivalent.
Free
movement
is
Do not
overfiJl
tinder the governor and remove
plug.
the oil
fill
ARM
.
INCREASE/DECREASE
SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
of
this linkage ann is important for
recommended)
the
governor.
fill
alle~
of
the governor. Fill the governor
of
oil
or
more until oil
level opening. Replace the allen head
fill
plug.
plug. Place a small
head oil fill level plug
·starts
the
governor
to flow
4.
Periodically adjust the governor belt tension (see DRIVE
BELT
ADJUSTMENTS). Since belts stretch slightly, this
stretching will, to some degree, affect the governor's
action.
Engines & Generators
28
ENGINE
ADJUSTMENTS
SPARK
The
first 50
thereafter and replaced
Spark
Spark
NOTE:
the
of
PLUGS
spark plugs should
hour
break-in period, then inspected every 250 hours
AWARNING:
the
engine
is
hot.
removing
spark plugs
the
them.
plug
gap:
0.031 - :!: 0.0002
plug
torque:
10
Loctite Anti-Seize applied to the threaded portion
spark plugs
-15
wilt
easier.
be
cleaned and regapped after the
as
needed.
Do
not
Allow
lb-ft
retard
remove
(1.5 - 2.31
the
the
engine
in.
(0.8 - 0.05
corrosion,
spark
to
kg-m).
making future
GAP
INSPECT
FOR
WEAR & CARBON
INSPECTING
THE
SPARK
PLUGS
plugs
while
cool
before
mm).
removal
INSPECT
DAMAGE
,______CHECK
FOR
DETERIORATION
AND
DAMAGE
FOR
of
CHOKE
The choke solenoid is a 12 volt
tions to close the
switch is depressed during engine start-up.
The choke solenoid de-energises once the engine starts and
the
present when the engine starts cold
the engine reaches operating temperature.
Keep this solenoid dry and periodically lubricate the linkage
between the solenoid and the choke lever.
SOLENOID
choke·plate in the carburetor when the ON
ON switch is released.
DC
operated unit that func-
Some
unstable running may
but
should smooth out
be
CARBURETOR
as
HIGH
TENSION
Check the ignition wires every
compartment heat can deteriorate the wires.
Check the resistance
because the wire connection inside the cap may become
seperated or the insulator may be damaged. When removing
the wires from the spark plugs, grasp and twist the moulded
cap, then pull the cap off the spark plug.
The
resistance value
CORDS
(IGNITION
500
of
each wire. Do not pull on the wire
is
410
ohm
WIRES}
operating hours
per
inch
of
wire.
as
engine
CHECKING
RESISTANCE
Engines & Generators
29
ENGINE
NOTE:
WESTERBEKE
adjustments
The
information
ADJUSTMENTS
reco~nds
be
peiformed
below is provided to
by
that
the
following
a competent engine
assist_
the
mechani9
engine
mechanic.
-
VALVE
NOTE:
engine's valves (see
BOLTS).
1.
Z.
3. Rotate the
CLEARANCE
Retorque the cylinder head bolts before adjusting
Remove the rocker cover and gasket
Rotate the crankshaft in the normal direction
placing the No.
stroke with the exhaust and intake valves completely
closed. Adjust the intake and exhaust valves for No.
cylinder, the exhaust valve for No. 2 cylinder, and the
intake valve for No.
crankshaft
rotation.
its exhaust stroke. Adjust the intake valve for
cylinder and the exhaust valve for
chart).
CRANK
Locate
ANGLE
ADJUSTMENT
TORQUING
1 piston at the top
3 cylinder (see chart).
180° in its normal direction
the piston in No. 1 cylinder at the
THE CYUNDER
of
its compression
No.
3 cylinder (see
CYLINDER#
1 2 3
When
No. 1 piston
compression
When
No. 1 piston
at
top
of
exhaust
stroke
stroke
is
set
at
is
positioned
top
of
IN
EX
IN
EX
•
•
•
•
HEAD
of
rotation,
No.
of
top
2
•
•
the
l
of
IGNmON
1. Attach a timing light to the
front timing pointer to indicate
mark on the crankshaft pulley and mark it with white
chalk or crayon.
2. Start the engine and warm it up to its nonnal operating
temperature.
a load on it.
3. Using the timing light,
crankshaft pulley so
timing pointer. Do
the distributor
specifications.
Timing
TIMING
Make sure
this
body.
Specifications:
(no
#1
spark plug and mark the
100.
Locate the timing
the
generator is operating without
align
the timing mark in the
it
is
just slightly before the
by
loosening and slowly
Use the following timing
10" ± 5°BTDCat1800
load
on
generator)
rpm
front
first
rotati.Iig
_ 4
••
Replace the rocker cover along with a new rocker cover
gasket..
ROCKER
COVER
TORQUE:
VALVE
HOT:
2.9 • 5.1
lb·ft
(0.4 • 0.7
CLEARANCE
IN
0.25mm
EX
0.30mm
(0.0098
(0.0118
kg-m)
In)
in)
IGNITION
TORQUING
After the initial break-in period (approximately
cylinder head
Tighten the cylinder head bolts according to
shQwn.
loosen one head bolt one-half
between 36.2 - 43.4 lb-ft (5.0 - 6.0 Kg-m). Then proceed
the next head bolt in
cover stud) securely.