Installation manual
LAY-UP
AND
RECOMMISSIONING
Generator
End
Remove the louvered cover on thc generator end. 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 prop-
erly cleaned and reconnected. Make sure all
AC
leads are
properly supported and not chafing as they exit the generator
housing.
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
It
is
not necessary
to
remove the fuel injectors from the
cylinder head
to
squirt light lubricating oil into the cylinders
for the few months
of
normal
lay~up.
However,
if
you antici-
pate a longer
lay~up
period (12 months
or
more), we recom-
mended that this procedure be perfonned.
The
light oil
in
the
cylinders will prevent the piston rings from sticking to the
cylinder walls. Make sure you have replacements for the
injector and return line scaling washers.
Spares
Lay-up time provides a good opportunity to inspect your
Westerheke 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.
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.
Recommissioning
The
recommissioning
of
your Westcrbeke engine after a sea-
sonal lay-up generally
follows the same procedures as those
presented
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 dis-
card the old gasket.
Install the raw water
pump
impeller
removed during Jay-up (or replacement,
if
required).
Install the raw water
pump
cover with a new cover
ga~kct.
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
ciga-
rette,
cigar,
or
pipe.
Do
not
smoke
or allow
an
open
flame
near
the
battery
being
serviced.
Shut
off all elec·
trical
equipment
in
the
vicinity
to
prevent
electrical
arcing
during
servicing.
3. Reinstall the batteries that were removed during the
lay~
up, and reconnect the battery cables, making sure the ter-
minals are clean and that the connections are tight. Check
to make sure that the batteries are fully-charged.
4. 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
advis-
able to, as either an cnd
of
season
or
recommissioning
service to inspect the area that the zinc
is
located at
in
the
heat exchanger and
clear
any and all zinc debris from that
arca.
5. Start the engine
in
accordance with procedures
in
the PREPARATIONS FOR STARTING section
of
this manual.
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WESTERBEKE
Engines
& Generators
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