Operator`s manual
PREPARATION
FOR
STARTING
This section
of
the manual provides the operator with preparation, initial starting, break-in, starting (cold
or warm)
and
stopping procedures. Follow the procedures as presented, for the conditions indicated, and
your Westerbeke generator set will give you reliable performance and long service life.
Take the steps described below in starting your
engine for the first time
or
after a prolonged
shutdown
or
lay-up.
Fill your engine with oil up to
or
near the upper limit
on the dipstick (the installation angle may have an
affect on the dipstick reading).
Select readily
available lubricating oil with
an
API specification
of
CC or CD
and
an
SAE number suitable for the
temperature in your operating area. For the quantity
of
oil needed in your engine, refer to the "System
Specifications"
section
of
this manual.
Fill the tank with a good grade
of
No.
2 diesel fuel
and
prime the fuel system up to the engine. When
returning fuel is free
of
air, the engine's fuel system
is bled and
the
engine is ready to start.
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Each unit is supplied with a coolant recovery kit (#24977) as standard equipment which must be installed
and
the following applies:
A.
Remove the pressure cap from the engine's exhaust manifold and slowly fill the engine's cooling
system with a mixture
of
water
and
antifreeze suitable for your temperature zone. Operate the
engine and observe the coolant level in the manifold. Maintain this level to the base
of
the filler
neck.
Once
the
engine reaches its operating temperature (170 - 190°F), make sure there is no
problem with a coolant flow through the manifold. Top
off
the cooling system and install the
pressure cap.
B. Make sure the plastic recovery tank is properly mounted near the unit (with the bracket
provided), in a location where it can be monitored and filled easily. The recovery tank should be
mounted at manifold level or above. In these installations that require it, the plastic recovery tank
can be mounted below the exhaust manifold's level. Fill this tank halffull.
C.
Monitor the coolant level in the plastic recovery tank daily and add coolant as needed. Some
coolant will be lost through evaporation. This will be minimal. Periodically check that the manifold
is full
of
coolant when the system is cold.
Make sure the Installation
Checks have been made in accordance with those specified in the
"Installation Checks" section
of
this manual
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WESTERBEKE
GENERATORS