The Daily Operation; Rpm's Guide - Westerbeke 44A FOUR-35 C THREE Operator's Manual

THE DAILY OPERATION
CHECK LIST
Follow this check list each day before starting your engine.
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Record the hounneter reading in your log (engine hours
relate to the maintenance schedule.)
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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 diesel fuel supply.
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Look for clean fuel in the fuel filter/water separator trans-
parent 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
NOTE:
See STARTING/STOPPING PROCEDURE in this
manual for more detailed instructions.
1. Put the transmission in neutral, throttle advanced.
NOTE:
Hydraulically operated transmissions have a
neutral safety switch through which the starter solenoid
energizing circuit passes. This switch is open when the
transmission is in gear so the starter solenoid will not
energize.
2. Tum the KEY to the ON position (2 o'clock).
3. Depress PREHEAT (10 to 15 seconds).
4. While pressing PREHEAT, push START. As the engine
fires, release START.
S. Hold PREHEAT until the oil pressure reaches
15
psi
and/or the alarm shuts off.
NOTE:
Some unstable running may occur in a cold
engine. This condition should abate as normal operating
temperature is reached and loads are applied.
NOTE:
Should the engine fail to start, wait 30 seconds,
then repeat the above procedure, and PREHEAT longer.
6. Allow a few minutes for the engine to warm at a com-
fortable rpm (approximately 1000 rpm), then reduce the
rpm, and get underway.
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