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 off before attempting
to remove the starter. Take care in properly replacing any
electrical connections removed from the starter.
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 is any doubt the batteries will not
remain full charged, or that they will be subjected to severe
environmental conditions, remove the batteries and store them in a
warmer, more compatible environment
A WARNING: 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 flame near the battery being
serviced. Shut off all electrical equipment in the vicin-
ity to prevent electrical arCing during servicing.
TRANSMISSION
Check or change the fluid in the transmission as required. Wipe
off grime and grease and touch up any unpainted areas. Protect
the coupling and the output flange with an anti-corrosion coating.
Check that the transmission vent is open.
For additional information, see Lay-uplWinterize in the HURTH
HBW TRANSMISSION section.
SPARE PARTS
Lay-up time provides a good opportunity to inspect your
WESTERBEKE engine 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 SUGGESTED SPARE
PARTS.
KEYSWITCH MAINTENANCE
Lubricate the keyswitch with WCKEZE to ensure that the switch
mechanism functions freely with no binding.
STORAGE
Thoroughly clean the outside of the engine, then store the
engine in a dry place, protected against the weather.
RECOMMISSIONING
The recommissioning of your WESTERBEKE engine after a sea-
sonallay-up generally follows the same procedures as those
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 cloths from the air intake opening
and the through-hull exhaust port.
2. Remove the raw water pump cover and gasket and
discard the old gasket.
Install
the raw water pump impeller that was 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 flame 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 PREPARATIONS
FOR INITIAL START-UP and STARTING/STOPPING
PROCEDURE sections of this manual.
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