Technical data
PREPARATION FOR STARTING
1. Check water level in expansion tank. It should be lh to 2 in. below the top of the tank
when cold.
2. Check the engine sump oil level.
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3. Check the transmission fluid level.
4. See that there is fuel in the tank and the fuel shut-off is open.
5. Check to see that the starting battery is fully charged, all electrical connections are
properly made, all circuits in order and turn on the power at the battery disconnect.
6. Check the seacock and ensure that it is open.
STARTING THE ENGINE (COLD)
Most Westerbeke marine diesel engines are equipped with a cold starting aid to ease in the starting of
your engine when cold.
1. Check to see that the "stop" lever (if installed) is in the "run" position.
2. Place the throttle in the fully open position.
3. Press the "Preheat" button in and hold for 15 to 20 seconds.
4. While holding the "Preheat" button in, turn the key switch to the "ON" or "Run"
position. This activates the panel gauges, lights and fuel solenoid or electric fuel pump if
so equipped. Continue to turn the key switch to the "Start" position and hold for no more
than 20 seconds. Some units may be equipped with a pushbutton start rather that the key
switch and in these cases the electric system is activated by fuel pressure.
5. If the engine fails to start in 20 seconds, release start switch and preheat for an additional
15 to 20 seconds, then repeat step 4.
6. As soon as the engine starts, release the start switch and the preheat button and return the
throttle to the "idle" position immediately.
CAUTION: Do not crank the engine more than 20 seconds when trying to start. Allow a rest period of at
least twice the cranking period between the start cycles. Starter damage may occur by overworking the
starter motor and the backfilling of the exhaust system is possible.
STARTING THE ENGINE (WARM)
If the engine is warm and has only been stopped for a short time, place the throttle in the partially
open position and engage the starter as above, eliminating the preheat step.