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LAY-UP & RECOMMISSIONING
Starter Motor
Lubrication and cleaning of the starter ddve pinion is advis-
able, if access to the starter permits its easy removal. Make
sure the battery connections are· shut off before attempting to
remove the starter. Take care in properly replacing any elec-
trieal connections removed from the starter.
Cylinder Lubrication [Diesel]
If you anticipate a long lay-up period (12 months or more)
WES1ERBEKE recommends removing tlle glow plugs or
fuel injectors for access to the cylinders. Squirt light
lublicating oil into the cylinders to prevent the piston rings
from sticking to the cylinder walls. Rotate the engine by hand
two revolutions then replace the glow plugs or injectors.
Make sure you have a replacement
if
removing the injector
sealing washer for the injector and fuel line return.
NOTE:
If
engine storage
is
going to be a lengthy one, 12
months or beyond, it is wise to rotate the engine by hand two
complete turns every additional 4 months to allow the injec-
tion pump components to move. This will help prevent their
sticking during extended storage periods.
Intake Manifold and Thru-Hull Exhaust[Diesel]
Place a clean cloth, lightly soaked in lubricating oil, in the
opening of the intake manifold to block the opening. Do not
shove the cloth out of sight. (If it is not visible at
recommissioning, and an attempt is made to start the engine,
you may need the assistance of a servicing dealer.) Make a
note to remove the cloth prior to start-up. The through-hull
exhaust port can be blocked in the same manner.
Intake Manifold [Gasoline
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Clean tlle filter screen in the flame arrester, and place a clean
cloth lightly soaked in lube oil around the flame arrester to
block any opening. Also place an oil-soaked cloth in the
through-hull exhaust port, Make a note to remove cloths prior
to start-ul'!
Transmission [Propulsion Engine
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Check or change fluid in the transmission as required.
If
the
engine is to be layed up 12 months or more, fill the transmis-
sion to tlle very top to prevent corrosion. Lower the fluid to
its
normal at recommissioning. Wipe off grime and grease
and touch up unpainted areas. Protect coupling and output
flange with an anticorrosion coating, Refer to the
TRANSMISSION SECTION in this manual for additional
infonnation.
Batteries
If batteries are to be left on board duling the lay-up peliod,
make sure they are fully charged, and will remain that way,
to prevent them fTom freezing. If there exists any doubt that
the batteries will not remain fully charged, or that they will
be subjected to severe environmental conditions, remove
the batteries and store them in a warmer, more compatible
environment.
SPARE PARTS
Lay-up time provides a good opportunity to inspect your
WES1ERBEKE engine to see if external items such as drive
belts or coolant hoses need replacement. Check your basic
spm..,s kit and order items not on hand, or replace tllose items
used during the lay-up, such as filters and zinc anodes. Refer
to the SPARE PARTS section of this manual.
RECOMMISSIONING
The recommissioning of your WES1ERBEKE engine after a
seasonal lay-up generally follows the same procedures as
those described in the PREPARATIONS FOR STARTING
section regarding preparation for starting and normal starts.
However, some of the lay-up procedures will need to be
counteracted before starting the engine.
1. Remove any rags that were placed in the exhaust, intake
manifold, or flame arrester.
2, Remove the raw water pump cover and gasket and discm'd
the old gasket. Install the raw water pump impeller
removed during lay-up (or a replacement, if required).
Install the raw water pump cover with a new cover gasket.
3. Reinstall the batteries that were removed during the lay-
up, and reconnect the battery cables, making sure the
telminals are clean and that the connections are tight.
Check to make sure that the batteries are fully charged.
4. Remove the spark plugs, wipe clean, re-gap, and install
to propel' tightness. [Gasoline]
5, Check the condition of the zinc anode in the raw water
circuit and clean or replace the anode as needed. Note
that it is not necessary to flush the antifreeze/fresh water
solution from the raw water coolant system. When the
engine is put into operation, the system will self-flush in
a shOlt peliod of time with no adverse affects. Also open
up the heat exchanger ends and clear out any accumu-
lated debris.
6. Check the transmission fluid, if it had been topped off
during the lay-up, lower the level of the fluid to normal.
[Propulsion Engine]
7. Make certain all electrical connections and switches are
in the correct position and there are no-loads on the
generator at stm·t up. [Generator]
8.
Start the engine in accordance with the procedures
described in the PREPARATIONS FOR STARTING
section of this manual.
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