Installation manual
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 oilleve!.
Add
oil
to maintain the
level
at
the
high
mark
on
the
dipstick.
OThman
the
fuel
supply,
then
check
the
fuel
supply
and
examine
the
fuel
filter/water
separator
bowl
for
contaminants.
o
Check
the
transmission
fluid
leve!.
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
COOLING
SYSTEM
section
of
this
manual.
D
Visually
examine
the
engine.
Look
for loose
or
missing
parts,
disconnected
wires,
and
unattached
hoses.
Check
the
threaded
connections
and
engine
attachment~.
D Make certain
there
is
proper
ventilation
around
the
engine.
An
ample
supply
is
necessary
for
proper
engine
perfonnance.
D
Make
sure
the
mounting
installation
is
secure.
,
D Ensure the propeller shaft
is
securely
attached
to
the
transmission.
D .
Open
the thru-hull
and
make
certain
raw
water is
primed
to
the
raw'water
strainer.
TOP
'OIL
FILTER
CHECK
ENGINE
OIL
LEVEL
LOW
. I . .
CHECK
TRANSMISSION
FLUIO.
CHECK
COOLANT
LEVEL
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WESTERBEKE
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