Fuel System - Pumps, Filter, Fuel/Water Separator - Beta Marine Beta 10 Operator's Maintenance Manual

CHECKING GEARBOX OIL LEVEL
(1) The gearbox is fitted with a
dipstick and oil filler plug, see fig
2e.
(2) Each engine is supplied with a
gearbox operators manual which
specifies the type of lubricating
oil to be used, the capacity and
frequency of changing of the oil.
Gearbox
TMC40
PRM 80/ 120
ZF5M / ZF10M
TTMC 35A-2
Note: ATF is Automatic Transmission Fluid
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT
• Always fit a fuel/water separator
in the fuel supply system. Water
in the fuel can seriously damage
the injection system.
• If a fuel supply shutoff valve is
fitted do not use a taper tap, only
use a ball valve tap. The ball
valve type are more reliable and
less likely to let air into the fuel
system.
• Be sure to use a strainer when
filling the fuel tank. Dirt or sand
in the fuel may cause trouble in
the fuel injection pump.
• Always use diesel fuel.
• Do not use kerosene which is
very low in cetane rating, and
adversely affects the engine.
• Be careful not to let the fuel tank
become empty, or air can enter
the fuel system, necessitating
bleeding before next engine start.
• The fuel lift pump will only lift
fuel through 0.25 metres. If this
is insufficient then an electric fuel
lift pump must be fitted.
(3) New engines are normally
supplied with the gearbox
topped up with lubricant but
Check the level before
starting the engine for the first
time.
(4) The oil can be changed via the
drain plug at the bottom of the
Lubricant
Use ATF Oil
Use Engine Oil 15W40
Use ATF Oil
Use Engine Oil SAE 30 (HD)
(see page 29 for a typical installation)
FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT
1. The fuel filter is a spin on type.
Remove by turning anti-clockwise
when viewed from below.
2. Replace the fuel filter cartridge
every 750 hours. See fig. 2g.
Capacity (approx)
0.2 litres
0.6 / 0.8 litres
0.3 / 0.35 litres
0.65 litres
Fig. 2g
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box or sucked out with a hand
pump via the filler plug.
(5) A guide to the type of oil to be
used is as follows:
Dip
stick
Fig 2e
3. Apply fuel oil thinly over the
gasket and tighten into position -
hand tight.
4. Bleed as detailed - see initial start up.
5. Check for leaks.
6. Do not get fuel on the flexible
mounts.
Filter bleed screw
Fuel filter
Oil
filler
plug
Oil drain
plug