Installation manual

LAY-UP AND RECOMMISSIONING
STARTER MOTOR
Lubrication and cleaning of the starter drive pinion is advisable.
Make sure the battery connections are shut offbefore attempting
to remove the starter. Take care in properly replacing any
electrical connections removed from the starter.
CYLINDER LUBRICATION
If you anticipate a long lay-up period (12 months or more)
Westerbeke recommends removing the fuel injectors for access to
the cylinder, then squirting light lubricating oil into the cylinders
to prevent the piston rings from sticking to the cylinder walls.
After squirting the oil, move the piston by a quick electric start.
Make sure you have replacements for the injector and return line
sealing washers.
GENERATOR END
Remove the control box cover. Check all wire connections on the
AC terminal block and those running to the bridge rectifier,
making sure they are secure. Should these connections appear
corroded, they should be removed, cleaned and reconnected.
Make sure all AC leads are properly cleaned and reconnected
Make sure all AC leads are properly supported and not chafing as
they exit the generator housing.
SPARE PARTS
Lay-up time provides a good opportunity to inspect your
Westerbeke generator to see if external items such as the drive belt
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. See SPARE PARTS.
BATTERIES
Ifbatteries 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 is any doubt the batteries will not
remain full charged, or that they will be subjected to severe
enviromnental conditions, remove the batteries and store them in a
warmer, more compatible enviromnent.
STORAGE
Thoroughly clean the outside of the generator, then store the
generator in a dry place, protected against the weather.
RECOMMISSIONING
The recommissioning of your WESTERBEKE generator after a
seasonal lay-up generally follows the same procedures as thpse
described in the PREPARATIONS FOR INITIAL START-UP
section 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 the oil-soaked cloth from the through-hull
exhaust port.
2. Remove the raw water pump cover and gasket and
discard the old gasket.
NOTE: 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 eifocts.
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.
A Caution: 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 name near the battery being serviced. Shut off
all electrical equipment in the vicinity to prevent
electrical arcing during servicing.
4. Start the engine in accordance with the procedures
described in the PREPARATIONS FOR INITIAL
START-UP section of this manual.
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