Installation manual
LAY-UP
&
RECOMMISSIONING
Starter
Motor
Lubrication and cleaning
of
the starter drive pinion
is
advisable,
if access
to
the
starter
pennits
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 removing the glow plugs for
to
access to the cylinders. Squirt light oil into the cylinders to
prevent the piston rings from sticking
to
the cylinder walls.
Thrn the engine two revolutions by hand and then re-install the
glow plugs.
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]
Spray fogging oil into the open air intake, with the flame
arrester removed, while the engine is running. The fogging oil
will stall out the engine and coat the valves, cylinders and spark
plugs for winter protection.
NOTE:
The spark plugs will
need
to
be
removed
for
cleaning
and re-gapping at spring
commissioning.
BaHeries
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
batteries
emit
hydrogen,
a
highly-explosive
gas,
which
can
be
ignited
by
electrical
arcing
or
a
lighted
cigarette,
cigar,
or
pipe.
00
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.
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-colTosion
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 sec-
tion 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
tenninals 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.
00
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. Remove the spark plugs, wipe clean, n;-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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