Westerbeke 4KW-7.7KW-11KW-12 5KW Operator's Manual page 9

Diesel generator sets
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STARTING PROCEDURES
1.
If
making
an
initial
start
after lay-up,
fuel filter ser-
vicing or rep.airs,
depress the
preheat switch for 15 to 25 se-
conds _
This' will energize the
fuel pump allowing it to purge
the system of
any
accumulated
air_
This
will
preheat
the
glow
plugs
at
the
same
time_
(See table below for preheating
time_ )
PREHEAT
STOP
~
Quick-heat type (Yl14T)
Atmospheric temperature
preheating time
+s"c {+41-F} or higher
Approx_ 10 sec.
+5 'c (+41-F) to -5 ·c (+23"F)
Approx. 20 sec.
_ SoC
(+23"F) or lower
Approx 30 sec _
Limit of continuous
use
1 minute
2.
Proper glow plug function is indicated by voltmeter drop when key
is depressed.
This drop will be slight but discernible.
If no
voltage drop is noted,
it
may indicate defective glow plugs or a
faulty preheat circuit (check for loose connection).
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