Operator`s manual
Spares
Lay-up time provides a good opportunity
to
inspect the equipment
to
see if external items such as drive belts
or
coolant hoses need replacement. Check your basic spares kit and order items not on hand,
or
replace
those items used during the lay-up, such as filters and zinc anodes.
Batteries
If batteries are
to
be left on board during the lay-up period, ensure that they are fully charged, and will remain
that way,
to
prevent them from freezing. If there exists any
doubt
that the batteries will not remain fully
charged,
or
that they will be subjected
to
severe environmental conditions, remove the batteries and store
them in a warmer, more compatible environment.
Recommissioning
The recommissioning of
your
Westerbeke unit after a seasonal lay-up generally follows the same procedures
as those presented in the "Preparation
for
Starting" section, page 14, regarding preparation
for
starting and
normal starts. However, some of the lay-up procedures will need
to
be counteracted before starting the en-
gine.
1.
Remove the oil-soaked cloths from the intake manifold and from the through-hull exhaust port.
2.
Remove the sea water
pump
cover and gasket. Discard the gasket. Install the sea water
pump
impeller
removed during lay-up (or a replacement, if required). Install the sea water
pump
cover with a new cover
gasket.
Wear rubber gloves, a rubber apron, and eye protection when servicing batteries.
Lead acid batteries emit hydrogen, a highly-explosive gas, which can be ignited
by
electrical
arcing
or
a lighted cigarette, cigar,
or
pipe. Do not smoke
or
allow an open flame near the bat-
tery being serviced.
Shut off all electrical equipment in the vicinity
to
prevent electrical arcing
during servicing.
3.
Reinstall the batteries that were removed during the lay-up, and reconnect the battery cables, making sure
the terminals are clean and that the connections are tight.
Check
to
ensure that the batteries are fully-
charged.
4.
Check the condition of the zinc anode in the sea water circuit and clean
or
replace the anode as needed.
Note that it is not necessary
to
flush the antifreeze/fresh water solution from the sea water coolant system.
When the unit is put into operation, the system will self-flush in a short period
of
time with
no
adverse af-
fects.
5.
Start the unit in accordance with procedures in the "Preparation
for
Starting" section of this manual, page
14.
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