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please
follow
through
with
this procedure.
It will prevent
the
adher ing of the piston rings to the cylinder walls.
Insure that you
have the proper hardware to replace the sealing washers for the injec-
tors and return line connections.
11. Spares:
This is a good time to look over your engine and see if
external items such as belts or hoses may need replacing, come Spring
commissioning.
Check over your basic spares ki t and order i terns not
on hand, or replace those items used during the winter lay-up, such as
filters and zincs.
12. Batteries:
If batteries are to be left on board during the winter
storage per iod, insure that they are in a state of full charge and
will remain that way, to prevent them from freezing.
If not, it would
be wise to remove them.
LUBRICATING OILS
Lubricating oils are available for Westerbeke Diesel engines which
offer an improved standard of performance to meet the requirements of
modern oper ating conditions such as sustained high speeds and tern"::"
peratures.
Use a good brand of oil that has an API Service Spec of "CC" or
better.
Use the following chart to select the proper viscosity of oil for
your Westerbeke engine.
Ambient Temperature
Above 80· F
30 - 80· F
Below 30· F
22
Viscosity
SAE 30 or 10-30
SAE 20 or 10-30
SAE 10 or 10-30
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