Westerbeke BCD 4.4KW Operator's Manual page 38

Starting Under Normal Conditions
Follow the procedure below for normal starting of the generator:
1. Make sure there is sufficient fuel on board. Keep fuel tank(s) as full as possible. Check the fuel filters
and water separators for the presence of contaminants and/or water. Drain and clean them as needed.
3. Check the coolant level in the plastic recovery tank. Add coolant solution as needed.
NOTE: Excessive loss of coolant from the plastic recovery tank indicates a cooling system
leak. Check the entire cooling system and pressurize the system to locate the leak. In cases
of excessive coolant loss, the system must be refilled as outlined under the "PREPARATION
FOR STARTING" section of this manual, page 32.
4. Check the oil level in the engine sump and look for any and fuel leaks, particularly if signs of such leaks
are found on the bottom of the engine or below the engine.
Start the generator in accordance with the "STARTING PROCEDURE" instructions found on page 33, and
allow the engine's operating temperature to reach 140 - 150
0
F before placing load on it.
Starting Under Cold Conditions
Under extremely cold temperatures, the following conditions can occur. Follow the instructions listed below
when operating your engine in cold weather.
LUBRICATING OIL TURNS VISCOUS - Make certain that the lubricating oil used conforms with the ratings
for the prevailing atmospheric temperature. Refer to the "LUBRICATION SYSTEM" section of this manual,
page 51 for an atmospheric/oil viscosity specification table.
VOLTAGE ACROSS THE BATTERY TERMINALS DROPS - Make certain that the battery is fully charged to
minimize voltage drop across the battery terminals.
THE TEMPERATURE OF THE INTAKE AIR IS LOW AND THE COMPRESSION TEMPERATURE DOES NOT
RISE ENOUGH - Allow the glow plugs to operate sufficiently to aid in starting during the preheat period when-
ever the temperature of the intake air is low and when the compression temperature does not rise enough.
Refer to the preheat chart found in the "STARTING PROCEDURE" section, page 33.
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