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Beta Marine Beta 10 Operator's Maintenance Manual

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Small Diesel Engine Range: Beta 10,
Small Diesel Engine Range: Beta 10,
Beta 14, Beta 16, Beta 20 & Beta 25
Beta 14, Beta 16, Beta 20 & Beta 25
CALIFORNIA - Proposition 65 Warning: Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
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  • Page 1 Heat Exchanger Heat Exchanger & Keel Cooled & Keel Cooled Small Diesel Engine Range: Beta 10, Small Diesel Engine Range: Beta 10, Beta 14, Beta 16, Beta 20 & Beta 25 Beta 14, Beta 16, Beta 20 & Beta 25 CALIFORNIA - Proposition 65 Warning: Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
  • Page 2 Fig 1 Typical Heat Exchanger Cooling System...

  • Page 3: Engine Details (To Be Completed Now)

    Engine Details Please fill in these details at moment of purchase - it really will help you! IMPORTANT! (and it will really help us specify the correct spare parts for you). Engine Type: Power: Speed: BETA WOC NO: Gearbox Type: Purchased From: Invoice No.: Date Commissioned:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Engine details (to be completed now) Introduction Engine identification Initial receipt of the engine Engine storage Safety precautions Technical specifications SECTION 1: INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Engine mounting Engine alignment - drives, flanges, flexible couplings Exhausts and mounting exhausts Cooling - sea water inlet system Fuel supply and "leak off"...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Beta 10, Beta 14, Beta 16, Beta 20 & Beta 25 WELCOME TO BETA MARINE Thank you for purchasing a Beta Marine Engine. We have made this manual to provide you with important information and recommendations to ensure trouble free and economical operation of the engine.

  • Page 6: Engine Identification

    A full inspection of the engine must be made immediately on delivery to confirm that there is no damage. If there is any damage then write this clearly on the delivery note and inform your dealer or Beta Marine within 24 hours. A photograph would always help.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Exhaust gases are harmful if ingested, the installer must therefore ensure that exhaust lines are led overboard and that leakage in the vessel does not occur. J A Growcoot, C.E.O, Beta Marine Limited. D Fuel i) Fuel Lines NOTE: Recreational Craft...

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Standard Engines Beta 10 Beta 14 Beta 16 Beta 20 Beta 25 Cylinder Bore (mm) Stroke (mm) 68.0 68.0 73.6 68.0 73.6 Displacement (cc) Combustion 3 Vortex, naturally aspirated, indirect injection 12.0 14.3 17.8 Power Output EN ISO 8665...

  • Page 9: Section 1: Installation Guidelines

    Therefore Beta Marine can accept no responsibility for any shielded. damage or injury incurred during the installation of a Beta •...

  • Page 10: Engine Mounting

    ENGINE INSTALLATION AT AN ANGLE Beta Marine propulsion engines can be installed at angles When our engines are installed at varying angles of up to a maximum of 15° flywheel up or flywheel down inclination the normal markings on the dipstick should be when static, or can be run at up to 25°...

  • Page 11: Engine Alignment - Drives, Flanges, Flexible Couplings

    ALIGNMENT To obtain accurate alignment the flexible mountings must (Dial Test Indicator) mounted on a magnetic foot so that be adjusted until alignment is attained, and the they are aligned within 0.125mm (0.005”). (Obviously mountings must be locked in position. The engine / the propeller shaft must be centered in the stern tube and gearbox unit has to be aligned with the propeller shaft in running true - through the cutless bearing;...
  • Page 12 FLEXIBLE OUTPUT COUPLINGS A flexible coupling is mounted on the gearbox output flange and is strongly recommended in almost every case. Flexible couplings do not resolve bad alignment, they are designed to absorb torsional vibrations from the propeller (transmitted along the propeller shaft). We normally offer two types: R&D with a flexible nylon disc and optional Clamp Coupling –...

  • Page 13: Exhausts And Mounting Exhausts

    EXHAUST SYSTEMS There are two main types of exhaust system: We recommend care when designing your exhaust system. The most important aspect is to ensure that water 1) Standard yacht - wet exhaust system with a water cannot enter the engine's combustion chamber from the injection bend and waterlock silencer exhaust system (this applies to both wet and dry exhaust 2) Dry exhaust system (see page 17)
  • Page 14 HIGH-RISE EXHAUST In yachts, engines are mostly installed low down and standard injection bend is too low then we can offer a often below the water line. There are several ways to high-rise injection bend that adds 15 cms to the height. avoid cooling water entering the engine.
  • Page 15 WATERLOCK / SILENCER You must always fit a waterlock / silencer to stop any injection bend, being as low as reasonably possible, so water in the exhaust system back filling the engine. The that all the water can drain down into it. The waterlock water lock should always be fitted at least 30 cms away should have sufficient capacity to hold an exhaust system from the injection bend and at least 30 cms below the...

  • Page 16: Cooling - Sea Water Inlet System

    Seacock Inlet / Hose I.D stainless steel hose clips. Any loose clamps or bad connections can cause flooding and sinking of the Beta 10 to Beta 38 19 mm / “ min. vessel. It is accepted practice that two stainless steel Beta 43 to Beta 60 25 mm / 1“...
  • Page 17 Standard Exhaust with Stern Bleed Stern Bleed with Anti-syphon Valve Beta 10 to Beta 60 - can be connected to the heat Beta 75 upwards - need a ‘T’ piece with an 1/8” BSP exchanger end cap using our ‘Stern Bleed kit’ and drilling connection fitted just after the heat exchanger as shown and tapping the end cap.
  • Page 18 Wet exhaust hose should be matched to the injection Engine Internal Hose Diameter bend diameter. An engine correctly installed in Beta 10 to Beta 60 50 mm accordance with this handbook will meet the emission requirements of the RCD (Recreational Craft Directive).
  • Page 19 DRY EXHAUST INSTALLATION a) An engine correctly installed in accordance with this • Never use a flexible exhaust bellow as a bend, it will handbook will meet the emission requirements of the crack, always keep them straight. RCD (see back of manual). •...

  • Page 20: Fuel Supply And Leak Off

    When connecting the engine fitted (ask your dealer or Beta Marine). to the fuel supply and return lines, flexible fuel hoses must be used (next to the engine) and must meet the 3.

  • Page 21: Calorifier Connections (If Fitted)

    CALORIFIER SYSTEM Heat Exchanger Calorifier System Keel Cooled Calorifier System All Beta engines can be fitted with the calorifier Heat Exchanger Calorifier System connections to allow the coolant from the closed circuit cooling system to circulate through a calorifier tank, which in turn heats up domestic water.
  • Page 22 The Beta 10 to Beta 25 propulsion engines are available These keel cooling tanks are normally welded into the with keel cooling if required. The keel cooling supply ‘swim’...
  • Page 23 Steel Tanks Steel Tanks Efficient keel cooling tanks are side mounted, see Engine Model Size (ft) Size (m illustration. The ideal keel cooling tank should have: Beta 14 0.33 a) The ‘baffle’ must be continuously welded to the Beta 16 0.38 outer skin and to one end as shown, and should be close fitting to the inner skin.

  • Page 24: Electrical Installation

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS All our engines are supplied with 12 volt electric starting Care must be taken when pushing the two halves of as standard. We therefore supply the main components: the plug together to ensure that individual pins do not starter motor, battery charging alternator, fuel control fall out.
  • Page 25 Starter Capacity (kW) Engines @ 20 hour rate (Cold Cranking Amperage) Less than 700cc 0.8 - 1.0 Beta 10 to 20 35 to 50 AH 350 to 400 700 to 1,500cc 1.0 - 1.4 Beta 25 to 43 65 to 75 AH...
  • Page 26 BATTERY CABLES 1. Starter batteries should be as close to the engine as If the correct battery is selected but the engine will not practically possible. The reason for this is to ensure crank at sufficient speed after the inrush then that the maximum voltage from the battery is available (assuming battery cables are the correct size) the to the starter motor.
  • Page 27 In this way these gauges will only be live whilst the alternator feeds Beta Marine recommend any additional engine is running, the engine is starting or the heaters are requirements from these terminals must be fed through a being used.

  • Page 28: Section 2: Guidelines For Operation Of The Engine

    Section 2 GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION OF ENGINE IMPORTANT! CHECKS PRIOR TO INITIAL USE 1. Generally, a new engine has the oil and anti-freeze removed after the works test. Fill the engine with the correct oil and antifreeze (see sections on Engine oil and Cooling).
  • Page 29 8. Start engine (see normal starting). Note the engine CAUTION: may have to be turned over with the starter for a few seconds before it fires. TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY! Do not run the starter for more than 20 seconds. If the •...

  • Page 30: Starting And Stopping

    NORMAL STARTING BETA CONTROL PANELS - ABV, A, AB, B AND C DELUXE - WITH KEYSWITCH. To operate the engine: with the engine out of gear, set 3. Turn to ‘START’ position and engine will motor, hold in speed control lever to 1/3 throttle. position until engine fires (see initial start-up section for maximum time starter can be used).
  • Page 31 NORMAL STARTING BETA CONTROL PANEL ABVW - KEYLESS (WITHOUT KEYSWITCH) This panel controls the engine with three water resistant 2. Press ‘START’ button and hold in position until engine push buttons instead of a keyswitch, and is less prone to fires (see initial start-up section for maximum time damage and corrosion from sea water spray.
  • Page 32 STOPPING When leaving the boat for an extended period: Every propulsion engine is fitted with a stop solenoid. To stop the engine simply press stop push button, hold in • Turn off sea-cock (heat exchanger cooled engines). until engine stops, then turn key from ‘RUN’ to ‘OFF’ •...

  • Page 33: Section 3: Maintenance & Service Guidelines

    Section 3 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DAILY OR EVERY 8 HOURS RUNNING AFTER 150 HOURS • Check engine oil level. • If shallow sump (option) is fitted, change engine lubricating oil and filter. • Check gearbox oil level. • Check coolant level. EVERY YEAR OR 250 HOURS IF •...

  • Page 34: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Daily or After After Every Every Year Every every 8hrs first first 150hrs with or 250hrs 750hrs running 25hrs 50hrs shallow sump if sooner Check engine oil level Check gearbox oil level Check engine coolant level Check battery fluid Check drive belt tension Ensure raw water inlet strainer is clear...

  • Page 35: Lubrication - Checking And Changing Oil

    LUBRICATING OILS Engine oil: Engine oil quality should have the minimum The following table gives grades of oil viscosity required properties of the American Petroleum Institute “API” for various ambient temperature ranges. classification CF (CD and CE have been superseded by Ambient Temp.
  • Page 36 CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL 1. Run the engine for 10 minutes to warm up the oil. Note: It is best to have a plastic bag wrapped round the filter to catch any oil left in the system. (Always 2. Your engine is provided with a sump drain pump. keep your bilges clean!) Before screwing in the new Unscrew the end cap on the end of the pump spout, filter spread a thin film of oil round the rubber gasket...
  • Page 37 Gearbox Lubricant Capacity (approx.) Gearbox Lubricant Capacity (approx.) TMC40 0.2 L PRM 80 0.6 L TMC60/A 0.8 L PRM 120 0.8 L TMC260 1.2 L PRM 150 1.4 L TM345/A 1.6 L PRM 260 1.5 L TM93/A 2.4 L PRM 500 2.5 L TM170/A 2.8 L...

  • Page 38: Fuel System - Fuel / Water Separator, Fuel Lift Pump, Fuel Filter

    IMPORTANT! kerosene, as this has a low cetane rating and adversely affects the engine. Beta Marine warranty will not cover fuel equipment when more than 7% Biodiesel is used. • Bio-diesel fuel can be added to the normal diesel fuel up to a maximum limit of 7% without affecting the •...

  • Page 39: Cooling - Fresh Water System, Heat Exchanger

    RAW WATER COOLING - KEEL COOLING Older marine engine designs have used 'Raw Water' narrow coolant passageways. Beta Marine do not offer cooling. This is when the seawater circulates directly 'Raw Water' cooling. through the engine cooling circuit and will over time Inland waterways ‘Narrowboats’...

  • Page 40: Sea Water Pump, Heat Exchanger

    FILLING THE FRESH WATER SYSTEM New engines are supplied with the fresh water ‘coolant’ (e) Run the engine for 5 minutes on no load (out of gear) drained off. The following instructions must be followed to and check coolant level, this will help remove air from fill the system.
  • Page 41 SEA WATER PUMP AND COOLING SYSTEM 3. Check impeller for cracks in the rubber, excessive IMPORTANT! wear or lost vanes. Replace with a new impeller as necessary. A drop of washing up liquid on the Before working on the sea water system ensure that the impeller will help to push it into position.

  • Page 42: Tube Stack And 'Wasting Zinc Anode

    HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE STACK AND ‘WASTING ZINC ANODE’ 1. The wasting zinc anode should be checked regularly at least every six months and replaced every year or sooner, as necessary. The anode is attached to the bolt inserted in the end cap of the heat exchanger. See photo 48.

  • Page 43: Belt Tensioning Adjustment

    BELT TENSION WARNING! Adjuster bolt Belt tension must only be checked with the engine switched off. 40 AMP ALTERNATOR (HEAT EXCHANGER COOLED) These engines are fitted as standard with a single belt that drives both the battery charging alternator and the fresh water / engine coolant circulating pump.

  • Page 44: Air Filter Inspection / Replacement

    AIR FILTER These engines are fitted with an air intake filter which should be checked every season and changed every 2 years or sooner if badly clogged. If badly clogged check more often. ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE WARNING! UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE BATTERY BE DISCONNECTED OR SWITCHED OFF WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.

  • Page 45: Laying Up - Winterising

    WINTERISING AND LAYING UP • a) The engine lubricating oil and lubricating oil filter Start the engine (out of gear) and run for 5 to 10 should be changed at the end of the season rather seconds until the anti-freeze is used up and can be than in the spring.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting Beta diesels are very reliable if installed and serviced correctly, but problems can occur and the following list gives the most common ones and their solution. Problem: Engine does not start but starter motor turns over OK Possible Cause Solution No fuel: Turn fuel cock on and fill tank.
  • Page 47 Fit electric fuel lift pump. Problem: Hunting at idle Possible Cause Solution Idle adjustment screw may need adjusting: speak to Beta Marine for advice with idle adjustment - discuss problem. Problem: Hunting at higher speeds Possible Cause Solution Fuel supply problem:...
  • Page 48 Problem: Low oil pressure warning light on when underway Possible Cause Solution Oil frothing due to high installation angle or too high oil level: Refer to Beta Marine for advice Problem: Low oil pressure warning light on when engine speed reduced to tick over Possible Cause...
  • Page 49 Problem: Water in lubricating oil - heat exchanger cooled Possible Cause Solution Oil goes "milky" due to seawater entering exhaust manifold: Check installation - has anti-syphon 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.
  • Page 50 Problem: Engine overheats - Keel cooling only Sometimes overheating is caused by: (a) Not fully venting the engine cooling system of air. It is necessary to remove all air from the cooling system - including the “skin” tanks and (if fitted) the Calorifier and associated piping. (b) Incorrectly sized “skin”...
  • Page 51 Problem: Vibrations Possible Cause Solution Poor alignment to shaft: The alignment must be accurate even if a flexible coupling is used (see section 1, Alignment). Flexible mounts not adjusted correctly to take even weight: Check relative compression of each mount. Flexible mount rubber perished: Replace.
  • Page 52 The following chart is compiled to aid diagnosis of STANDARD KEYSWITCH CONTROL PANELS ARE electrical faults, based on the Beta 10 - 90hp range of SUPPLIED WITH FOUR OR FIVE LAMPS. engines. If your engine was built before July 2005,...
  • Page 53 ELECTRICAL FAULT FINDING (ENGINES AFTER JULY 2005 ONLY) ABVW - KEYLESS FOUR LAMP PANEL 2. Press ‘START’ button and hold in position until (WITHOUT KEYSWITCH) engine fires (see initial start-up section for maximum time starter can be operated). Release This panel controls the engine with three water button (when engine has started).
  • Page 54 ELECTRICAL FAULT FINDING - ALL LAMP PANELS Problem Possible Cause and Solution No warning lamps or buzzer • Battery isolation switch in off position - switch on functioning, engine will not • Starter battery discharged - charge • Engine fuse blown - check fuse (above starter motor or flywheel housing) start or stop and replace if necessary •...
  • Page 55 ELECTRICAL FAULT FINDING - C DELUXE AND B PANELS In addition to the fault finding detailed on the previous table, the following is specific for the deluxe panel (Also applicable for the B panel with Murphy water temperature gauge) Problem Possible Cause and Solution Oil pressure warning lamp not functioning, oil pressure •...
  • Page 56 ELECTRICAL FAULT FINDING - NON-BETA PANEL Engines can be supplied wired up to suit VDO switch Note: Water temperature switch/sender senders, usually fitted to a non-Beta control panel. If so (Part number 200-01133) refer to our wiring diagram 200-60971/01 (also part Large spade is sender connection (green/blue) number for replacement harness)

  • Page 57: Torque Settings

    Spanner Torque Settings SPANNER TORQUE SETTINGS - GENERAL NUTS & BOLTS ITEM SIZE X PITCH KGF M LBF FT (FT LBS) M6 (7T) : 6MM (0.24IN) 1.0~1.15 7.2~8.3 9.8~11.3 M8 (7T) : 8MM (0.31) 2.4~2.8 17.4~20.3 23.5~27.5 M10 (7T) : 10MM (0.39IN) 5.0~5.7 36.2~41.2 49.0~55.9...

  • Page 58: Wiring Diagrams And General Arrangement Drawings Index

    Page 68 & 69 12. Diagram of Deluxe panel ‘C’ & cut-out 200-06518 & 200-06306 Page 70 & 71 13. GA of Beta 10 H/E TMC 40 100-00030 Page 72 14. GA of Beta 14 H/E TMC 40 with Atomic feet...

  • Page 94: Exhaust Emission - Durability

    Emission Durability IN RESPECT TO THE RECREATIONAL CRAFT DIRECTIVE 94/25/EC AND AMENDMENT 2003/44/EC ANNEX 1, B3. The engine must be installed, maintained and operated within the parameters detailed in the Operator’s Maintenance Manual. Maintenance must use approved materials, parts and consumables.

  • Page 95: Quick Reference Parts List

    Quick Reference Parts List Heat Exchanger and Keel Cooled Beta 10, Beta 14, Beta 16, Beta 20 & Beta 25 engines. In all cases please quote Beta Marine WOC “K” number and engine type. Description Part Number Qty per Engine...
  • Page 96 Quick Reference Parts List Heat Exchanger and Keel Cooled Beta 10, Beta 14, Beta 16, Beta 20 & Beta 25 engines. In all cases please quote Beta Marine WOC “K” number and engine type. Description Part Number Qty per Engine...
  • Page 97 Quick Reference Parts List Heat Exchanger and Keel Cooled Beta 10, Beta 14, Beta 16, Beta 20 & Beta 25 engines. In all cases please quote Beta Marine WOC “K” number and engine type. Description Part Number Qty per Engine...

  • Page 98: Maintenance Record

    Service Record Service Date Responsible Commissioned First 25 hours First 50 hours Every 150 hours with shallow sump Every Year / Every 250 hours if sooner Every 750 hours...
  • Page 99 Fig 2 Typical Fuel Supply & Leak Off Fig 3 Typical Keel Cooling System...
  • Page 100 Heat Exchanger Cooled Keel Cooled 10 to 150bhp 10 to 150bhp Marine Generating Sets 4 to 40kVA Sail Drives 13.5 to 56bhp Beta Marine Limited Tel: 01452 723492 Davy Way, Waterwells Fax: 01452 883742 Quedgeley, Gloucester Email: sales@betamarine.co.uk GL2 2AD, UK. www.betamarine.co.uk...

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