Westerbeke 9.0 BCG Technical Manual page 37

Continue filling the system at the filler neck and
the manifold until the coolant level is approximate-
COOLANT RECOVERY TANK
Iy 1/2-inch from the base of the filler neck. Operate
the engine and observe the coolant flow. Add col-
lant when needed as trapped air is expelled and
operating temperature is reached. Once all air is
expelled and coolant flow is taking place through
the manifold, top off the manifold with coolant and
install the pressure cap. Fill the coolant recovery
tank halfway between the ADD and MAX mark.
Observe that the level in the recovery tank rises as
the engine is run and lowers when the engine is
shut down and cools. This will indicate the
recovery system is working. Monitor engine
coolant level by way of this recovery tank and add
antifreeze mixture as needed. Periodically clean
the passage between the filler neck and the goo fIt-
ting on the manifold for the recovery tank hose at-
tachment.
3. Check all AC electrical connections coming from the generator's AC terminal block. An AC wiring
schematic is affIXed to the louverd cover on the back of the generator for reference when making these
connections. Ensure that these connections are secure and properly insulated to prevent shorts and
that any leads routed through the generator's metal housing are routed through grommetted holes to
protect the AC leads against chaffing.
4. Connect all DC starting battery leads securely to the tagged connection points on the engine. Always
connect the ground lead last. The starting battery switch should be in the OFF pOSition and the fuses
in the control panel removed from their respective holders when making these connections. Reinstall
the fuses in their respective holders after the connections have been made.
5. Fill the fuel tanks with a good grade of gasoline (unleaded or regular). The engine has mounted on it a
12-Volt electric fuel pump. This pump can be used to prime the engine's fuel system. The pump is ac-
tivated by depressing the ON switch on the control panel. When using the electric pump for this pur-
pose, unplug the
+
lead on the carburetor electric choke to prevent activation of the choke during
system priming. Reconnect this lead after the system is primed.
NOTE: The choke may have to be readjusted for the climate in which the generator will be
operating.
6. The sea water supply should be connected to the engine's sea water pump using a good grade of wire-
reinforced hose. Sea water pump suction can collapse hose having a soft wall construction.
7. Connect the engine to the exhaust system. Check that all connections are tight and there is no likelihood
of an exhaust leak.
IWARNINGI
Carbon monoxide exhaust gas is deadlyl
Check the exhaust system carefully for leaks, once the engine is started, and correct them.
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