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OPERATOR'S MANUAL WESTERBEKE 4.5 KW BeG MARINE GASOLINE GENERATOR SET Publication #037491 Edition 1 November 1988 /-vtT' WESTERBEKE "

4.5 KW BeG Marine Gasoline Generator Fuel Shut - off So,IAnoirl Air Intake Flame Arrestor with Choke Control Governor L ... - Sea Water Pump O

4.5 KW BeG MARINE GASOLINE GENERATOR SET GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Engine Type Governor Combustion Chamber Bore & Stroke Piston Displacement Firing O

INTAKE SYSTEM Carburetor (STD type) IGNITION SYSTEM General Distributor Spark Plug Thread Size Spark Plug Type FUEL SYSTEM General Fuel Fuel Pump Fuel

4.5 KW BCG SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Sea Water Flow, at 1800 rpm (measured before discharging into exhaust elbow) System Capacity (fresh water) LUBRICATIO

4.5 KW BCG SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS AC GENERATOR General Voltage Rating (volts AC) 60 Hertz (1800 rpm) 50 Hertz (1500 rpm) AC Circuit Breaker Generator C

INSTALLATION CHECKS General Since the crafts in which Westerbeke generators are installed vary in design, installation procedures will vary according

Rigging and lilting The generator is fitted with lifting eyes. Rope or chain slings capable of supporting the generator's weight should be attac

Generator Mounting - Location The complete generator unit is mounted on lightweight rails by means of four flexible isolator mounts that help preventt

Exhaust System ~WARNINGi Carbon monoxide gas is deadly! Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that can cause un-consciousness and is potentially lethal.

Exhaust Back-Pressure The exhaust discharge hose !111.lfl1 be of adequate size and minimal run to prevent excessive exhaust back-pressure. Exhaust bac

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

Dry stack-type exhaust systems (shown to the right) l1lJ.lS1: be at-tached to the generator engine's ex-haust manifold by means of a flexible c

Exhaust Elbow Installation The Westerbeke Corporation offers a 45'and 90'exhaust elbow as well as an exhaust riser you can install on your

Fuel System The generator lilll3.1 have its own fuel supply line; in other words, it lilll3.1 have its own fuel tank pickup tube and primary filter/wa

~ ANTI-SIPHON DEVICE OR ELECTRICALLY ~ OPERATED FUEL STOP VALVE ----;::-~~~~o;,.,;-;':;-::::-=:/~-7-=:=~F!U~El~-~T~":N-'~T~O:P~-l E~V~E

Oil Drain Hose An oil sump drain hose is installed on the engine with the discharge end secured by a bracket at the front of the engine. Oil may be dr

CAUTION Do not use a scoop or weedless scoop-type through-hull fitting as a means of supplying sea water to the generator. Water pressure against thi

exhaust temperature (an inadequate supply of sea water coolant causes high exhaust temperatures). This switch opens at 260 -270' F (127 -132&ap

Ventilation The ventilation requirements of the generator sets include the following: combustion air is required for the engine cylinders; cooling air

DESCRIPTION OF ENGINE CONTROL PANEL General The engine-mounted control panel is equipped with an ON switch, a START switch, and a STOP switch. The pa

Optional Remote Instrument and Remote Start Panels An optional remote instrument panel is available, which includes starting controls. This panel als

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following symbols appear in this manual to call attention to and emphasize conditions potentially dangerous to the operat

PREPARATIONS FOR STARTING This section of the manual provides the operator with preparation, initial starting, break-in, starting (cold or warm), and

STARTING PROCEDURE ~WARNINGi Carbon monoxide exhaust gas is deadlyl 1. Ventilate the generator compartment for a minimum of 5 minutes prior to startin

Remote Starling Procedure The remote start panel is the same as the engine-mounted start panel except that it has a green LED light. When starting at

STOPPING PROCEDURE 1. Remove the AC electrical load from the generator and allow the generator to run for 3 to 5 minutes to sta-bilize its operating t

Start the generator, following the procedure outlined in the "STARTING PROCEDURE" section, page 28, and allow the engine's operating te

CARBURETOR AND FUEL SYSTEM Gasoline Use unleaded or leaded gasoline with an octane rating of 89 or better. I n cold weather particularly, water vapor

Optional Fuel Filter/Water Separator A primary fuel filter of the water separating type lI1.LI.iit. be installed be-tween the fuel tank and the engine

The engine mounted fuel pump requires little or no maintenance. Ensure fuel being supplied to this pump is free of water or other types of contaminan

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Engine 12-Volt DC Control Circuit The engine that drives the generator end has a 12-volt DC electrical control circuit, as shown on

Testing the Battery Charging Circuit 1. AC Stator Winding: 0.14 Ohm Lift the two AC leads off the bridge rectifier and measure with an ohmmeter the re

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SOFTWARE DISCLAIMER Product software of all kinds, such as brochures, drawings, technical data, operator's and workshop manuals

D. With the (-) negative lead still connected to pOint #4, touch point #5. The needle should not deflect. E. Place the (+) positive lead on point #1

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COOLING SYSTEM Description Westerbeke marine gasoline engines are designed and equipped for fresh water cooling. Heat produced in the engine by combu

ANTIFREEZE CONCENTRATION DATA Antifreeze Concentration % 13 23 30 35 45 50 60 Freezing 'F 23 14 5 -4 -22 -40 -58 Temperature (' C) (-5)

FUNCTION OF MANIFOLD PRESSURE CAP From Coolant Tank COOLANT RETRACTION to Coolant Tank Coolant from the engine, when heated during the engine&apos

Sea Water Circuit The sea water flow is created by a belt-driven, positive displacement, neoprene impeller pump. The pump draws sea water directly f

Governor/Fresh Water/Sea Water Pump Bell Tension Never attempt to adjust the drive belt's tension while the engine is in operation. CAUTION Exces

FOREWORD Thank you for selecting a Westerbeke marine product for your use. We at Westerbeke are pleased to have you as a customer. Read this manual c

Illustrated below is a typical Westerbeke engine's cooling system. Both fresh water and sea water flow through their independent cooling cir

LUBRICATION SYSTEM Engine Oil For the engine's lubrication, use a lubricating oil designated for gasoline service. Use a good grade of oil havin

Engine Oil Change (to include filler) 1. Draining the Oil Sump Discharge the old oil through the sump drain hose (attached at the front of the engine)

3. Filling the Oil Sump Add fresh oil through the oil filler cap on the valve cover. After refilling the oil, run the engine for a few moments while

Be GENERATOR The BC generator is a brushless, self-excited generator which requires only the driving force of the engine to produce an AC output. The

No-Load Voltage Adjustment: 4.5 KW BCG 1. Remove the louvered metal plate covering the terminal connections and the capacitor (see page 53). 2. Start

No-load Voltage 50 Hertz Plug CAllI ION, DO NOI ALLOW ANV OF TH~G~ PLUGS TO TOU~H THE G~NERATOR·S HOUSING. WINDINGS WILL DURN IF THESE PLUGS TOUCH THE

Load Connections The generator's data plate gives the voltage, current and frequency rating of the generator. An AC wiring decal is affixed to th

Shore Power Connections If the installer connects shore power to the vessel's AC circuit, this must be done by means of the SHORE POWER/OFF/SHIPS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section ... Page GENERAL ...

GENERAL INFORMATION AND CARE OF THE GENERATOR Use 01 Electric Molars The power required to start an electric motor is considerably more than is requir

4-Pole Generator Voltage Load Speed Frequency 120V (110) 240V (220) Applied (rpm) (Hertz) Plants Plants None 1830 62 122 240 (1530) (52) (112)

ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING Introduction The tables which follow indicate troubleshooting procedures based upon certain problem indicators, the probable

Tro!Jble Engine starts, runs and then shuts down. Back firing through carburetor. Engine overheats. Westerbeke Generators 60 Possible Cause 6. Bad sta

Trouble possible Cause 5. Faulty hose. 6. Thermostat is stuck closed. 7. Heat exchanger is clogged. 8. Faulty gauge (check with a thermometer). Engin

TrolJble Low oil pressure. No DC charge to the starting battery. Black exhaust smoke is discharged from the engine. Blue exhaust smoke is discharged f

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Introduction This section contains a scheduled preventive maintenance program and several adjustment procedures the owner/

*3. Retorque the cylinder head bolts. *4. Adjust valve clearances. 5. Adjust Governor/Fresh Water pump and Sea Water pump drive belt tension, if requi

Servicing After Every 1000 Hours 01 Operation Remove, clean, and pressure lest the primary heat exchanger. (A local automotive radiator shop should be

Ignition Timing 1. Attach a timing light to the #1 spark plug and mark the front timing pointer to indicate 11". Locate the timing mark on the

TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED) TABLE OF STANDARD HARDWARE TIGHTENING TORQUES ... 75 TABLE OF TIGHTENING

Governor Adjustments Operate the generator set to bring the unn up to its operating temperature before attempting an adjustment. NOTE: If the governo

2. Governor oil capacity: 4.5 'r<W BCG is 1.5 ounces 01 SAE #10/30 motor oil. NOTE: Do not overfililhe governor. 3. Change the governor's

Torquing Cylinder Head Bolls Tighten the cylinder head bolts according to the sequence shown in the illustration below. Make sure the engine is cold

Valve Clearance Adjustment: 4.5 KW BeG NOTE: Retorque the cylinder head bolts before adjust-ing the engine's valves. 1. Remove the rocker cover a

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

Sea Water Circuil Close the through-hull sea cock. Remove the sea water intake hose from the sea cock. Place the end of this hose into a 5-gallon bu

Batteries If batteries are to be left on board during the lay-up period, make sure they are fully charged, and will remain that way, to prevent them f

SPARE PARTS LIST Since a possibility exists in which the engine may need to be serviced at sea or while in a port other than your home port, certain s

TABLE OF STANDARD HARDWARE TIGHTENING TORQUES Unless stated otherwise for a specific assembly, use the following torque values when tightening standar

Cylinder Head Bolts' TABLE OF TIGHTENING TORQUES l.b:!t 36.2 - 43.4 (·See the Torquing Cylinder Head Bolts section on page 68.) Crankshaft pulley

GENERAL Introduction This manual contains the equipment operating procedures as well as additional information needed to help the operator keep the ma

INDEX A Automatic Shutdown ...

Electrical Connections, DC ... 2

L LAY-UP AND RECOMMISSIONING ... 71 Load Conne

s Sea Water Circuit ... " ...

W WARNING CARBON MONOXIDE GAS IS DEADLy!.. ... 15 & 28 DO NOT ATTEMPT

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20 Amp DC Circuit Breaker Lube Oil Dipstick Oil Pressure __ Switch Lube Oil FiltAr---Zinc Anloae~ __ Heat Exchanger Westerbeke Generators 4.5 KW BCG