Westerbeke 3.75 KW BCGTC 50Hz Manuel d'installation

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ... .2 Engine Lubricating 0i1 ...

INTRODUCTION This WESTERBEKE Generator is a product of WESTERBEKE'S long years of experience and advanced technology. We take great pride in the

INTRODUCTION The engine model number and serial number are located on a plate mounted on the engine's valve cover. ORDERING PARTS Whenever repla

CONTROL PANELS GENERATOR PANEL The ON and START/OFF switches are the only functional components to operate the generator at the engine. Both switches

SAFETY SHUTDOWN SWITCHES SAFETY SHUTDOWN SWITCHES The engine is protected by three automatic shutdown switches. Should a shutdown occur, do not attemp

FUEL, ENGINE OIL AND ENGINE COOLANT GASOLINE A CAUTION: Only use unleaded fuel with an octane rating of 89 or higher. Leaded fuel will cause serious h

PREPARATIONS FOR INITIAL START-UP PRESTART INSPECTION Before starting your generator for the first time or after a pro-longed layoff, check the follo

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERATOR PANEL Starling the Generator To start the generator, hold the momentary ON switch in the up (on) position, then hold

BREAK-IN PROCEDURE/DAILY OPERATION BREAK-IN PROCEDURE Once the generator has been started, check for proper opera-tion and then encourage a fast warm-

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Fuel Supply Fuel/Water Separator Engine Oil Level Coolant Level Drive Belts MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE A WARNING: Never attempt to per

Gasoline with an ETHANOL content higher than 10% (E10) is not allowed and may void warranty.Engines & Generators

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE Heal Exchanger Raw Water Pump Coolant System 'Starter Motor Distributor 'Engine Cylinder Compression and Valve Clearan

ENGINE COOLING CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION The generator's engine is fresh water cooled (engine coolant) by an engine-mounted heat exchanger. Raw water i

ENGINE COOLING CIRCUIT THERMOSTAT A thermostat controls the coolant temperature as the coolant continuously flows through the closed cooling circuit.

ENGINE COOLING CIRCUIT RAW WATER PUMP The raw water pump is a self-priming, rotary pump with a non-ferrous housing and a Neoprene impeller. The impell

FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE Use unleaded 89 octane or higher gasoline. When fueling, follow U.S. Coast Guard regulations, close off all hatches and companio

ENGINE LUBRICATING OIL DESCRIPTION Use a heavy duty engine oil with an API classification of SJ. Change the engine oil after an initial 50 hours of b

REMOTE OIL FILTER (OPTIONAL) INSTALLATION This popular accessory is used to relocate the engine's oil fil-ter from the engine to a more convenien

DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12-VOLT DC CONTROL CIRCUIT The DC Circuit on the BCGTC functions to start, operate and stop the generator's engine. The circ

DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM #42834 OIL TEMP SWITCH INC) [ ~ 1)111111 ~ + 1 n ! -Ll ---11' ' .-'" . • Engines & Generat

DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WIRING SCHEMATIC #42834 c+: -12 VDC , ~I ~~n2~Y STARTER , SOLENO I D STARTER r '-r---I CD , , , , 1 25 AMP , , ( ICIRCUIT ,

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ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: WESTERBEKE recommends that the following engine adjustments be performed by a competent engine mechanic. The information belo

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: WESTERBEKE recommends that the following engine adjustments be performed by a competent engine mechanic. The information belo

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: WESTERBEKE recommends that the following engine adjustments be performed by a competent engine mechanic. The information belo

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: WESTERBEKE recommends that the following engine adjustments be performed by a competent engine mechanic. The information belo

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: WESTERBEKE recommends that the following engine adjustments be performed by a competent engine mechanic. The information belo

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: WESTERBEKE recommends that the following engine adjustments be performed by a competent engine mechanic. The information belo

ENGINE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: WESTERBEKE recommends that the following engine adjustments be performed by a competent engine mechanic. The information belo

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING The following troubleshooting tables are based upon certain engine problem indicators and the most likely causes of the probl

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Engine misfires. 1. Poor quality fuel. High oil pressure. 1. Dirty oil or wrong S

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCTION Read this SIlfety manu4l carefully. Most accidents are caused by faiLure w follow fundamenwL rules and precautions. K

GENERATOR INFORMATION USE OF ELECTRIC MOTORS The power required to start an electric motor is considerably more than is required to keep it running af

GENERATOR WIRING DIAGRAMS RED + ;-----------, , ' , ' , 2 , , 3 , Allicr::: , Cnm_mi 0Jll .ll. L,:-t Hz WINDING RESISTANCE AT 20° C TEM

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LAY-UP & RECOMMISSIONING GENERAL Many owners rely on their boatyards to prepare their craft, including engines and generators, for Jay-up during t

LAY-UP & RECOMMISSIONING INTAKE MANIFOLD Clean the filter screen in the flame arrester, and place a clean doth lightly soaked in lube oil around t

BCGTC GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type 3 cylinder, 4 cycle, overhead camshaft wlcounterbalance shaft, carbureted, water cool

BCGTC GENERATOR PARTS IDENTIFICATION WATER FRESH WATER FILL CAP CARBURETOR TEMPERATURE -------1 SWITCH Oil PRESSURE SWITCH DC BATIERY GROUND CONNECTIO

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

BCGTC GENERATOR HARDWARE TORQUES TIming Belt Nm ft. Ibs. Front Case, Counterbalance Shaft Nm ft.lbs. Crankshaft bolt 135-145 98-105 Front case bolt 8-

METRIC CONVERSIONS INCHES TO MILLIMETERS MILLIMETERS TO INCHES Inches mm Inches mm mm Inches mm Inches 1 25.40 15 381.00 1 0.0394 15 0.5906 2 50.

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

SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS WESTERBEKE MARINE GASOLINE GENERATORS Zinc Anodes .G~ Carry several. Spall< Plugs Heat Exchanger End Gasket Oil Filter Have s

SAFETYINSTRUCT10NS 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 imponant that strict attention be paid to the following infonnation: CODES AND RE

-.v' WESJERBEKE Engines & Generators Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directive(s) Standard(s) to Which Conformity is declare

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