Westerbeke — Breaking In
Operation · Engine
From a Westerbeke operator's manual covering: 12.5, 7.5, 7.7KW. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Westerbeke 12.5
Before you start
- Overload is signalled by smoky exhaust and/or reduction in speed and voltage.
Procedure
- Service life depends on first 10 hours.
- Do not break in at no load.
- Immediately after start, add approximately 25% load for fast warm-up.
- For first 10 hours, run between 20 and 60 percent load.
- After 10 hours, load as needed but avoid overload at all times.
- For next forty hours, use approximately 70% load.
Full service-parts list: Westerbeke 12.5 →
Source: Westerbeke operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.