Installation manual
LAY-UP
&
RECOMMISSIONING
Starter
Motor
Lubrication and cleaning
of
the starter drive pinion
is
advis-
able,
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 elec-
trical 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 nonnaI
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
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 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, 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. Also open
up the heat exchanger ends and clear out any accumu-
lated debris.
6. Check the transmission fluid,
if
it had been topped off
during the lay-up, lower the level
of
the fluid to normal.
[Propulsion
Engine]
7. Make certain all 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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& Generators
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