Preparations For Initial Start-Up - Westerbeke 8.0 KW-60Hz SBEG Operator's Manual

PREPARATIONS FOR INITIAL START-UP
PRESTARTINSPECTION
Before starting your generator for the first time or after a pro-
longed layoff,
check
the following items:
• Check the engine oil level: add oil to maintain the level at
the full mark on the dipstick.
• Check the fuel supply and examine the fuel filter/separator
bowls for contamimmts.
• Check the DC electrical system. Inspect wire connections
and battery cable connections.
• Check the coolant level in both the plastic recovery tank
and at the manifold.
NOTE:
After the initial running of the generator, the air in
the engine:r cooling system will be purged to the coolant
recovery tank. Open the air bleed petcock to ensure that
the cooling system is purged of air. After shutdown GJUi
after the engine has cooled, the coolant from the recovery
tank will be drawn into the engine:r cooling system to
replace the purged air.
Before subsequent operation of the generator, the engine's
manifold shauld be topped off, and the coolant recovery
tank may need to be filled to the MAX level.
OIL FILL
• Visually examine the unit. Look for loose or missing
parts, disconnected wires, unattached hoses, and check
threaded connections. Search for any gasoline leaks.
• Check load leads for correct connections as specified in
the wiring diagrams.
• Examine the air inlet and outlet for air flow obstructions.
• Be sure no other generator or utility power is connected to
the load lines.
• Be sure that in power systems with a neutral line that the
neutral is properly grounded (or ungrounded) as the system
requires, and that generator neutral is properly connected
to the load neutral. In single phase systems an incomplete
or open neutral can supply the wrong line-to-neutral
voltage on unbalanced loads.
• Make certain the raw water thru-hull is open.
A
CAUTION:
When starting the generator, it is
recommended that all AC loads, especially large
motors, be switched OFF until the engine has come
up to speed and, in cold climates, starts to warm up.
This precaution will prevent damage caused by
unanticipated operation of the AC machinery and will
prevent
a
cold engine from stalling.
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