Beta Marine BV1305 Operation And Maintenance Manual page 18

PROBLEM: LOW POWER OUTPUT
Possible Cause
Blocked fuel filter:
Blocked air filter:
Air in fuel system:
Governor spring incorrectly mounted:
Single lever control not operating
correctly:
The electrical load is too large on start
up.
PROBLEM: HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION
Possible Cause
Oil leaks:
Piston rings worn:
Valve stem and guide worn:
Piston rings gap facing the same
direction:
PROBLEM: WATER IN LUBRICATING OIL -
Possible Cause
Oil goes "milky" due to sea water
entering exhaust manifold:
PROBLEM: WATER IN LUBRICATING OIL -
Possible Cause
Core plug pushed out due to frozen
block:
Water pump seal damaged:
PROBLEM: WATER IN LUBRICATING OIL -
Possible Cause
Oil goes "milky" due to water entering
exhaust manifold and then into the
sump:
Solution
Replace.
Replace.
Check system.
Dealer to adjust.
Disconnect speed control cable and move the lever by hand. Adjust cable.
Disconnect or reduce the load.
Solution
Check for leaks.
Overhaul required.
Overhaul required.
Shift ring gap position.
(Heat exchanger cooled)
Solution
Check installation - has anti-siphon valve been fitted? Change engine oil and
run engine for 10 minutes each time to eliminate any water. Get fuel injection
pump and compression checked by Service Agent.
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(General
Solution
Service Agent to check and replace.
Service Agent to check and replace.
(Keel cooled)
Solution
Check installation – has dry exhaust system been fitted correctly, ensuring rain
water cannot enter the exhaust port and run back? (See DRY EXHAUST
SYSTEM) Change engine oil and run engine for 10 minutes each time to
eliminate any water. Get fuel injection pump checked by Service Agent.