Technical data

NOTE: Always be sure that the starter pinion has stopped revolving before again re-engaging the starter;
otherwise, the flywheel ring gear or starter pinion may be damaged.
Ensure that the electrical connection to the cold starting aid is correct .
Extended use of the cold starting aid beyond the time periods stated should be avoided to prevent
damage to the aid.
NEVER under any circumstances use or allow anyone to use ether to start your engine. If your
engine will not start, then have a qualified Westerbeke marine mechanic check your engine.
WHEN ENGINE STARTS
1. Check for normal oil pressure immediately upon engine starting. Do not continue to run
engine if oil pressure is not present within 15 seconds of starting the engine.
2. Check Sea Water Flow. Look for water at exhaust outlet. Do this without delay.
3. Recheck Crankcase Oil. After the engine has run 3 or 4 minutes, subsequent to an oil
change or new installation, stop the engine and check the crankcase oil level. This is
important as it may be necessary to add oil to compensate for the oil that is required tote
fill he engine's internal oil passages and oil filter. Add oil as necessary. Check oil level
each day of operation.
4. Recheck Transmission Fluid level. (This applies only subsequent to a fluid change or
new installation.) In such a case, stop the engine after running for several minutes at 800
RPM with one shift into forward and one into reverse, then add fluid as necessary. Check
fluid level each day of operation.
5. Recheck Expansion Tank Water Level, if engine is fresh water cooled. (This applies
after cooling system has been drained or filled for the first time.) Stop engine after it has
reached operating temperature of 175'F and add water to within one inch of top of tank.
WARNING: The system is pressurized when overheated, and the pressure must be released
gradually if the filler cap is to be removed. It is advisable to protect the hands against escaping
steam and turn the cap slowly counter-clockwise until the resistance of the safety stops is felt.
Leave the cap in this position until all pressure is released. Press the cap downward against the
spring to clear the safety stops and continue turning until it can be lifted off.
6. Warm-up Instructions. As soon as possible, get the boat underway, but at reduced speed,
until water temperature gauge indicates 130-150
0
F. If necessary, engine can be warmed
up with the transmission in neutral at 1000 RPM. Warming up with the transmission in
neutral takes longer and tends to overheat the transmission.
Do not be alarmed if temperature gauges show a high reading following a sudden stop after engine has
been operating at full load. This is caused by the release of residual heat from the heavy metal masses
near the combustion chamber. Prevention for this is to run engine at idle for a short period before
stopping it. High temperature reading after a stop does not necessarily signal alarm against restarting. If
there is no functional difficulty, temperatures will quickly return to normal when engine is operating.