Installation manual
LAY-UP
&
RECOMMISSIONING
Starter
Motor.
Lubrication and cleaning
of
the starter drive pinion
is
advisable,
if
access to the starter permits its easy removal. 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.
Cylinder
Lubrication
[Diesel]
If
you anticipate a long lay-up period (12 months or more)
WESTERBEKE recommends removal
of
the glow plugs for
access to the cylinders. Squirt some Marvel Mystery
Oill into
the cylinder walls. Rotate the engine crankshaft by hand two
revolutions and re-install the glow plugs.
If
your engine does not have glow plugs, the injectors will have
to be removed.
Be
sure to have replacement sealing washers for
the injectors and return fuel line as needed.
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!
Cylinder
Lubrication
[Gasoline]
After engine shutdown, remove the spark plugs and spray a
small amount
of
fogging oil into each cylinder. Rotate the
crankshaft manually two complete revolutions. Re-install the
spark plugs loosely for winter lay-up
NOTE:
At
spring commissioning, remove the plugs
and
rotate
the crankshaft two full revolutions. Re-install the spark plugs,
tighten properly
and
connect the high tension leads fully onto
each spark plug.
Batteries
If
batteries are to be left on board during the lay-up period,
make sure that they are fully charged, and will remain that way,
to prevent them from freezing.
If
there is 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.
A
WARNING:
Lead
acid
baneries
emit
hydrogen,
a
highly-explosive
gas,
which
can
be
ignited
by
electrical
arcing
or
a
lighted
cigarene,
cigar,
or
pipe.
Do
not·
smoke
or
allow
an
open
name
near
the
banery
being
serviced.
Shut
off
all
electrical
equipment
in
the
vicinity
to
prevent
electrical
arcing
during
servicing.
Transmission
[Propulsion
Engine]
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, refer to the
TRANSMISSION SECTION.
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
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 intake manifold.
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.
A
CAUTION:
Wear
rubber
gloves,
a
rubber
apron,
and
eye
protection
when
servicing
baneries.
Lead
acid
baneries
emit
hydrogen,
a
highly
explosive
gas,
which
can
be
ignited
by
electrical
arcing
or
a
lighted
cigarene,
cigar,
or
pipe.
Do
not
smoke
or
allow
an
open
name
near
the
banery
being
serviced.
Shut
off
all
electrical
equipment
in
the
vicinity
to
prevent
electrical
arcing
during
servicing.
4. Remove the spark plugs, wipe clean, re-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.
It
is
advisable, as either an end
of
season or recommissioning
service, to inspect the area where the zinc
is
·located in the
heat exchanger and clear any and all zinc debris from that
area.
6. Start the engine in accordance with procedures described
in the
PREPARATIONS FOR STARTING section
of
this
manual.
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&
Generators
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