Operating instructions
LAY-UP
&
RECOMMISSIONING
Starter
Motor
Lubrication and cleaning
of
the starter drive pinion is advis-
able,
if
access to the starter
penn
its
its
easy removal. Make
sure the battery connections are shut off before attempting to
remove the starter. Take care in properly replacing any electri-
cal connections removed from the starter.
Cylinder
Lubrication
[Diesel]
If
you anticipate a long lay-up period (12 months
or
more)
WESTERBEKE recommends removing the glow plugs
or
fuel injectors for access to the cylinders. Squirt light
lubricating oil into the cylinders to prevent the piston rings
from sticking to the cylinder walls. Rotate the engine by hand
two revolutions then replace the glow plugs or injectors.
Make sure you have a replacement
if
removing the injector
sealing washer for the injector and fuel line return.
NOTE:
If engine storage
is
going to
be
a lengthy
one,
12
months or
beyond,
it
is
wise
to
rotate
the
engine
by
hand two
complete turns every additional 4 months
to
allow
the
injec-
tion
pump components
to
move. This will help prevent their
sticking during extended storage periods.
Intake
Manifold
and
Thru-Hull
Exhaust[Diesel]
Place a clean cloth, lightly soaked
in
lubricating oil. in the
opening
of
the intake manifold to block the opening.
Do
not
shove the cloth out
of
sight.
(If
it is not visible at
recommissioning, and an attempt is made to start the engine,
you may need the assistance
of
a servicing dealer.) Make a
note to remove the cloth prior to
start-up. The through-hull
exhaust port can
be
blocked in the same manner.
Intake
Manifold
[Gasoline]
Clean the filter screen in the flame arrester, and place a clean
cloth lightly soaked in lube oil around the flame arrester to
block any opening. Also place an oil-soaked cloth in the
through-hull exhaust port, Make a note to remove cloths prior
to start-up!
Transmission
[Propulsion
Engine]
Check or change fluid in the transmission as required.
If
the
engine is to be layed up 12 months or more, fill the transmis-
sion to the very top to prevent corrosion.
Lower
the
fluid
to
its normal
at
recommissioning. Wipe off grime and grease
and touch up unpainted areas. Protect coupling and output
flange with an anticorrosion coating. Refer to the
TRANSMISSION SECTION in this manual for additional
information.
Batteries
If
batteries are to be left on board during the lay-up period,
make sure 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.
SPARE
PARTS
Lay-up time provides a good opportunity to inspect your
WESTERBEKE engine 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. Refer
to the
SPARE
PARTS
section
of
this manual.
RECOMMISSIONING
The recommissioning
of
your WESTERBEKE engine after a
seasonal lay-up generally follows the same procedures
as
those described in the PREPARATIONS
FOR
STARTING
sec-
tion regarding preparation for starting and normal starts.
However, some
of
the lay-up procedures will need to be
counteracted before starting the engine.
1. Remove any rags that were placed in the exhaust, intake
manifold. or flame arrester.
2. Remove the raw water pump cover and gasket and discard
the
old
gasket.
Install
the
raw
water
pump
impeller
removed during lay-up (or a replacement,
if
required).
Install the raw water pump cover with a new cover gasket.
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 make sure that the batteries are fully charged.
4. Remove the spark plugs, wipe clean,
ie-gap. and install
to proper tightness.
[Gasoline]
5. Check the condition
of
the zinc anode in the raw 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 raw water coolant system. When the
engine is put into operation. the system will self-flush in a
short period
of
time with no adverse affects. Also open up
the heat exchanger ends and clear out any accumulated
debris.
6. Check the transmission fluid,
if
it
had been topped off
during the lay-up, lower the level
of
the fluid to nonnal.
[Propulsion
Engine]
7. Make certain
an
electrical connections and switches are
in
the correct position and there are no-loads on the
generator at
start up.
[Generator]
8. Start the engine in accordance with the procedures
described in the
PREPARATIONS
FOR
STARTING
section
of
this manual.
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