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Author:	Tim
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Description:	From time to time I run across information and newsworthy items that I feel I should share with everyone. So as time goes on check back for items of note. If there are specific things that may interest you feel free to email or message me direct.

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The Importance Of Maintenance [Back to Log]

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Maintenance is key with any product. Reviewing the operators manual and following through with peiodic maintenance will help you get the life and performance out of any product you own. The picture shows the flame arrestor screen on a gasoline generator. Periodic maintenance provides a suggestion to remove and clean this screen every 50 hours as detailed in the manual in the Maintenance Schedule Checklist. Every checkpoint provides a security and precurser to failure. By checking the list and performing the functions you could prevent catastrophic failure and huge expenses.

The photo shows an air inlet screen/flame arrestor from a gas generator. The cleaning required would cost an owner about $6.00 and a few minutes. Not cleaning this screen may cost the owner $7000.00 or more. Why? Because the chain of failures began long ago and started with the PCV valve. This allowed oil vapor to be introduced into the intake. This led to irroneous readings from the O2 sensors. From there................................read more at http://blog.engines1.com/?p=30 .

I hope you find the information useful. If so, leave a comment. We can only improve if we know how you feel.

Tim

07/29/09

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Tom | 07/30/09

Tim - thanks for posting this. You make an excellent point about maintenance and understanding the maintenance requirements for your onboard equipment. The Operator's Manual is a resource that can save time and money. If you own a Westerbeke, Universal or Rotary Aire product and need a manual just visit www.westerbeke.com, click Products/Parts on the home page, go to Option #2, find your model in the drop down menu and download manuals free of charge.

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