Starting/Stopping Procedure - Westerbeke 12C- TWO Operator's Manual

STARTING/STOPPING PROCEDURE
CHECKLIST
Follow this check list each day before starting your engine.
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Visually inspect the engine for fuel, oil, or water leaks.
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Check the oil level (dipstick).
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Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery tank.
Periodically check the manifold coolant level.
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Check the transmission fluid level.
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Check your fuel supply.
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Look for clean fuel in the fuel filterlwater separator
transparent bowl.
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Check for loose wires at the alternator and make sure its
mounting is secure.
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Check the starting batteries (weekly).
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Check drive belts for wear and proper tension (weekly).
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Check the raw water pump
to
make sure its mounting is
secure.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Put the transmission in neutral and advance the throttle.
2. Tum the· KEY to the ON position (2 o'ciock).
(The panel is energized, gauges are lit).
3. Depress the PREHEAT BUITON, hold for 5 to 15
seconds depending on how cold it is.
(The fuel lift pump is priming the engine and the preheat
is activated).
4. Continue pressing the PREHEAT BUTTON and press
the START BUTTON.
(The start motor is cranking the engine).
5. Release the START BUTTON as the engine starts.
6. With the engine running, check the instruments for
proper oil pressure and battery charging voltage. Also
check for overboatd discharge of exhaust water. The
water temperature will rise slowly until the thermostat
opens. Do not engage the gear shift until the temperature
is ciose to normal.
NOTE: Never attempt to engage the starter while the
engine is running.
It is important to closely monitor the panel gauges.
become aware of the normal engine readings and take
immediate action
if
these readings start to vary.
If
a "smart" regulator is part of the charging system,
allow about 50 seconds for the RPM gauge
to.
activate.
NOTE: When starting:
A VQltage drop will occur
when the preheat·switch
is depressed.
FAILURE TO START
If
the engine fails to start when the start button is pressed for
5 seconds, wait for at least 30 seconds and repeat the starting
procedure. Make certain the transmission control is in the
neutral position ..
Never run the starter motor for more than 30 seconds. If the
engine fails to start. refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING·
CHART in this manual.
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CAUTION: Prolonged cranking intervals without the
engine starting can result in the engine exhaust system
filling with raw water. This may happen because the
pump is pumping raw water through the raw water
cooling system during cranking. This raw water can
enter the engine's cylinders by way
of
the exhaust
manifold once the exhaust system fills. Prevent this
from happening by closing the raw water supply
through-hull shut-off; draining the exhaust muffler, and
correcting.the cause
of
the ellcessive engine cranking.
Engine damage resulting from raw water entry is not a
warrantable issue; the owner/operator should keep this
in mind_
STOPPING PROCEDURES
To stop the engine, bring the throttle to an idle position and
place the transmission in ·neutral. Allow the engine to idle for
a few moments
to
stabilize the engine temperature. Then pull
the shut-off teelknob out and allow the engine to stop fully.
Then push the shut-off tee!knob back in fully and shut-off
with key.
NOTE: Units with the Optional Electric Shut-Off, just turn off
the key.
FAILURE TO STOP (Optional Electric Shut-Off)
In the unusual situation that the ·key switch fails to tum the
engine off and it stays at a low idle, shut down can be
accomplished by manually working the shut off lever located
adjacent to the throttle lever by the injection pump.
NOTE:' In such,cases the electric fuel sltut off soleuoid .
maym,edto be thu:aded into the block an additional
y. - V.
turn.
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