Emergency Start; Service - Westerbeke 8.0KW - 60Hz EDT Operator's Manual

STARTER MOTOR
A
WARNING:
When perfonning these procedures,
position-yourself-safely-away-from themoving-jlarfs of
the engine in case the engine starts-up. Also warn
other crllw members of the danger.
IGNITION
TERMINAL
POSITIVE
Test again by jumping the two large tenninal studs. Hold the
screwdriver blade finnly between the studs. Do not allow the
screwdriver blade to touch the solenoid or starter casing, this
would cause a short
AWARNING:
There will be arching as the full
starting current should be flowing thru the blade of
the screwdriver.
. If the starter spins, the solenoid is faulty.
If the starter fails
to
spin, the motor is probably faulty.
If no arching occurred, there is no juice reaching the
solenoid.
NOTE:
Stalter "wtors are either inertia type or pre-engaged.
In the pre-engaged nwdel, the sole/wid also nwves an ann
that engages the stalter motor to the flywheel of the engine.
using a screwdriver to bypass the solenoid on such a starter
will run the nwtor without engaging the flywheel. ThI7l the
starter switch on to provide pow.,. to the solelwid. Hopefully
it will create enough magnetic field for the ann to move even
though the contacts inside the sole/wid are bad.
EMERGENCY START
Corrosion to the starter brushes andlor ilie solenoid contacts
cancauseilie sporadic-problemoLilieenginestarting_one __ _
time but not anoilier. If corrosion is ilie problem, ilie starter
will need. to be rebuilt.
It is however, sometimes possible to get started by taping ilie
starter lightly wiili a small hammer.
Wiili ilie battery switch off and no ignition,. tap lightly on ilie
starter/solenoid casing as shown, ilien try to start the engine.
If that fails, turn ilie battery switch on and have a crew
member tum the ignition on and off rapidly as you tap again
wiili ilie hammer., 'This may loosen ilie brushes and allow
contact to start the engine. When you reach a reparr facility,
the starter will need to be repaired .
SERVICE
WESTERBEKE uses a standard starter motor which can be
serviced or rebuilt at any starter motor automotive service
center,
If replacing the starter motor, make certain ilie new motor is
certified for marine use. Automotive starters do not meet
USCG standards. If in doub~
contact your WESTERBEKE
dealer.
TO REMOVE FOR SERVICE
1. Disconnect
1he
negative
battery
cable.
2. If necessary, remove any components to gain full access
to ti,e starter motor.
3. Label and disconnect the wiring from the starter. (Do not
allow wires to touch, tape over ilie terminals).
4. Remove tile starter mounting bolts.
5. Remove the starter from the engine. In some cases tile
starter will have to be turned to a different angle to clear
obstructions, "
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