Westerbeke 4KW-7.7KW-11KW-12 5KW Operator's Manual page 10

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3.
Starting
While
still
holding
preheat
switch
depressed,
depress
the
start
switch.
The
starter
motor will run thereby cranking
the
engine.
As
soon
as
the
engine runs,
release the start
switch which will return to its
normally open position....
Con-
tinue
holding
the
preheat
switch
depressed
for
2
or
3
seconds.
This defeats the low
oil pressure shutdown until the
engine
oil
pressure
rises
to
normal running pressure..
Now
release the preheat switch ..
PREHEAT
START
.sTOP
~
Should the engine not start when start switch is depressed for 10 to
l2 seconds, wait
30
seconds and repeat
"3-
with adequate preheat time.
~ever
run the starter motor for more than
30
seconds at a time.
5.
Operation
With
the
engine
running,
check
that
oil
pressure
and
battery
charge voltage are registering and that raw water is discharging
with the exhaust..
During engine operation, do not depress start
switch as this will damage starter motor ..
6.
Warm-up operation
Operate at reduced load until water temperature rises to the 140
to 150 degree range.
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