This Operators Maintenance Manual covers the Beta Marine Small Diesel Engine Range, specifically models Beta 10, BZ482, Beta 16, BD722, and Beta 25. These diesel engines are engineered for reliability and performance, featuring heat exchanger and keel cooling systems. The manual provides comprehensive information to ensure optimal operation and longevity of your Beta Marine engine.
This manual is designed to assist owners, mechanics, and technicians in maintaining and repairing the specified Beta Marine diesel engines. It includes detailed sections on installation, operation, routine maintenance procedures such as lubrication, fuel system service, cooling system maintenance, belt tensioning, and air filter service. Furthermore, the manual offers troubleshooting guidance, safety precautions, technical specifications including torque settings, and appendices with wiring diagrams and general arrangements. Maintenance schedules and record-keeping sections are also included to facilitate proper upkeep.
Heat Exchanger and Keel Cooled Small Diesel Engine Range:
Beta 10,
BZ482,
Beta 16,
BD722
Beta 25
INTRODUCTION 2
Engine Identification 2
Initial Receipt of the engine 2
Engine Storage 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
SECTION 1: GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION OF ENGINE
Important checks prior to initial use 5
Initial Start-up and Bleeding The Fuel System 5
Starting/Stopping 6
SECTION 2: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDELINES
Maintenance Schedule: 7
Lubrication – Checking and changing oil 8
Fuel System - Pumps, Filter, fuel/water separator 9
Cooling - Fresh water system, Keel Cooling, Heat Exchanger 10
Sea Water Pump, Heat Exchanger 12
Belt Tensioning 13
Air Filter 13
Electrical 14
Laying up - Winterising 14
Troubleshooting 15
Torque Settings 26
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Engine Mounting 27
Alignment - Drives, Flanges, Flexible Drives 27
Exhausts & Bends 28
Mounting Exhausts 28
Fuel Supply 29
Cooling 30
Calorifier System 31
Electrical installations 32
Appendices –wiring diagrams and general arrangements 32
Component identification at rear of manual. 63
Maintenance Record 65
Heat Exchanger and Keel Cooled Small Diesel Engine Range:
Beta 10,
BZ482,
Beta 16,
BD722
Beta 25
INTRODUCTION 2
Engine Identification 2
Initial Receipt of the engine 2
Engine Storage 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4
SECTION 1: GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION OF ENGINE
Important checks prior to initial use 5
Initial Start-up and Bleeding The Fuel System 5
Starting/Stopping 6
SECTION 2: MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDELINES
Maintenance Schedule: 7
Lubrication – Checking and changing oil 8
Fuel System - Pumps, Filter, fuel/water separator 9
Cooling - Fresh water system, Keel Cooling, Heat Exchanger 10
Sea Water Pump, Heat Exchanger 12
Belt Tensioning 13
Air Filter 13
Electrical 14
Laying up - Winterising 14
Troubleshooting 15
Torque Settings 26
SECTION 3: INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Engine Mounting 27
Alignment - Drives, Flanges, Flexible Drives 27
Exhausts & Bends 28
Mounting Exhausts 28
Fuel Supply 29
Cooling 30
Calorifier System 31
Electrical installations 32
Appendices –wiring diagrams and general arrangements 32
Component identification at rear of manual. 63
Maintenance Record 65
