Installation manual
LAY-UP
&
RECOMMISSIONING
Starter
Motor
Lubrication and cleaning
of
the starter drive pinion is advisable,
if
access to the starter permits its 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
If
you anticipate a long lay-up period (12 months
or
more)
WESTERBEKE
recommends removing the 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.
Make sure you have replacements for the injector
and
return
line sealing washers.
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
arrestor removed, while the generator 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 regapping
at
spring commissioning.
Batteries
If
batteries are to he 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
wanner,
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
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.
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
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 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 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
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. Remove
the
spark
plugs,
wipe
clean,
re-gap,
and
install
to
proper tightness [gasoline
J.
S.
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
INmAL
START-UP
section
of
this manual.
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