Starting/Stopping Procedure; Remote Panels - Westerbeke 5.5 EGCD Operator's Manual

STARTING/STOPPING PROCEDURE ,
ENGINE MOUNTED INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL
PREHEAT:
Depress the PREHEAT rocker switch for
approximately 5-10 seconds. Then with the PREHEAT
rocker still depressed. depress the START rocker.
START:
With a remote panel, observe the oil and DC
voltmeter gauges. When the oil and voltmeter start to
register a reading, release the START rocker. With a panel
mounted on the generator, release the START rocker.
Continue to hold the PREHEAT rocker switch depressed
until the oil pressure reaches 10 psi. Then release the
PREHEAT rocker switch.
Once the generator has started, observe the meter readings
on the instrument panel. Ensure that raw water is being
discharged with the exhaust. Apply a light amperage load
00. t,l\e generator and allow
it to warm up to 140"F, then
apply your higher amperage loads as needed.
FAILURE TO START:
Should the engine not start after the
START rocker has been depressed for 5-10 seconds, release
both rocker switches and wait 30 seconds and
repeat
the
above start procedure. Preheat a few seconds longer. Never
run the starter continuously for more than 20-25 seconds.
STOPPING:
To stop the generator, depress the STOP rocker
switch and hold it depressed. With a remote panel, observe
the oil pressure. When it drops to zero, release the STOP
rocker switch. With the panel mounted on the generator,
release the STOP rocker switch when the generator comes
to a complete stop.
REMOTE START/STOP PANEL
The Remote Start/Stop Panel has the same three rocker
switches as the Instrument Control Panel. Their function is
the same. This panel has a RELEASE STARTER LED.
This LED will illuminate when the PREHEAT is depressed.
When this panel is remote mounted, this LED will indicate
when the generator has started. When depressing the
START rocker switch, this LED will dim. When the
generator starts, the LED will brighten. This indicates to
release the START rocker switch. The PREHEAT rocker
switch is held depressed for about 4-5 seconds to allow the
oil pressure to reach 10 psi, then release it. _
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For the REMOTE STOP/START PANEL wiring diagrain /~ .
and wiring harness, refer to the Table of
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