Installation manual

ManualsBrandsWesterbeke ManualsAutomotive108B

PREPARATIONS

FOR

INITIAL

START-UP

PRESTART

INSPECTION

Before

starting

your

engine

for

the

first

time

or

after a

prolonged

layoff,

check

the

following

items:

o

Check

the

engine

oil

level.

Add

oil

to

maintain the

level

at

the

high

mark

on

the

dipstick.

o

Thm

on

the

fuel

supply,

then

check

the

fuel

supply

and

examine

the

fuel

filter/water

separator

bowl

for

contaminants.

o

Check

the

transmission

fluid

level.

o

Check

the

DC

electrical

system.

Inspect

wire

connections

and

battery

cable

connections.

Make

certain

the

positive

(+)

battery

cable

is

connected

to

the

starter

solenoid'

and

the

negative

(-)

cable

is

connected

to

the

engine

ground

stud

(this

location

is

tagged).

o

Check

the

coolant

level

in

both

the

plastic

recovery

tank

and

at

the

manifold.

NOTE:

If

the engine

has

not yet been filled with coolant,·.

refer

to

the

COOUNG

SYSTEM section

of

this manual.

o

Visually

exaruiue the

engine.

Look for loose or missing

parts,

disconnected

wires,

and

unattached hoses. Check

the

threaded

connections

and

engine attachments.

o

Make

certain

there

is

proper

ventilation around the

engine.

Ao

ample

supply

is

necessary

for

proper engine

perfonuance.

o

Make

sure

the

mounting installation

is

secure.

o

Ensure

the

propeller

shaft

is

securely attached

to

the

transmission.'

o

Open

the thru-hull

and

make

certain

raw

water

is

primed

to

the

raw

water

strainer.

COOLANT

RECOVERYTANK

.

.....

WESTERBEKE

Engines

&

Generators

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