Lay-Up & Recommissioning - Westerbeke BCD 4.4KW Operator's Manual

LAY-UP AND RECOMMISSIONING
General
Many owners rely on their boatyards to prepare their· craft, including engines and generators, for lay-up
during the off-season or for long periods of inactivity. Others prefer to accomplish lay-up preparation them-
selves.
The procedures which follow will allow you to perform your own lay-up and recommissioning, or to use as
a check list if others do the procedures.
These procedures should afford your engine protection during a lay-up and also help familiarize you with
the maintenance needs of your engine.
If you have any questions regarding lay-up procedures, call your local servicing dealer; he will be more than
willing to provide assistance.
Fresh Water Cooling System
A 50-50 solution of antifreeze and fresh water is recommended for use in the fresh water COOling system at
all times. This solution may require a higher concentration of antifreeze, depending on the area's winter
climate. Check the solution to make sure the antifreeze protection is adequate.
Should more antifreeze be needed, drain an appropriate amount from the engine block and add a more con-
centrated mixture. Operate the engine to ensure a complete circulation and mixture of the antifreeze con-
centration throughout the cooling system. Now recheck the antifreeze solution's strength.
Lubrication System
With the engine warm, drain all the lubricating oil from the oil sump. Remove and replace the oil filter. (Place
some paper towels and a plastic bag around the filter to catch the oil during its removal.)
When installing the new oil filter, be sure to apply a small amount of oil on the rubber sealing gasket at the
base of the filter. Fill the sump with the correct amount of oil for your engine. (Refer to the"SYSTEM
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual, page 11 for the BCD 4.4KW, and page 15 for the BCD 6.0KW.)
Use an oil with an API speCification of CC or CD. Run the generator and check for proper oil pressure and
make sure there are no leaks.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave the engine's old lubricating oil in the sump over the lay-up period. Lubricat-
ing oil and combustion deposits combine to produce harmful chemicals which can reduce
the life of your engine's internal parts.
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