Westerbeke 8.0KW - 60Hz Operator's Manual page 52

LAY-UP & RECOMMISSIONING
Starter Motor
Lubrication.and cleaning of the starter drive pinion is
advisable, if access to the starter pennits its easy removal.
Make sure the battery connections are shut off before
attempting to remove the starter. Take care in properly
replacing any electrical connections remove9 from the starter.
Cylinder Lubrication [Diesel]
If you anticipate a long lay-up period (12 months or more)
WESTERBEKE recommends removing the glow plugs or
fuel injectors for access to the cylinders. Squirting light
lubricating 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 return line.
Intake Manifold [Gasoline]
Clean the 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-up!.
Intake Manifold and Thru-Hull Exhaust[Diese/1
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.,(lf it is not visible at recommis-
sioning, 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.
BATTERIES
If batteries are to be left on board during the lay-up period,
make sure they are fully charged, and will remain that way,
to prevent them from 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.
A
Warning:
Lead acid batteriBS emit hydrogen,
a
highly-explosive gas, which can be ignited by electrical
arcing or a lighted cigarette, cigar, or pipe. Do not
smoke or allow an open flame nffal the battery being
serviced. Shut off all electrical equipment in the
vicinity to prevent electrical arcing during servicing.
Transmission [Propulsion Engine]
Check or change the fluid in the transmission as required.
Wipe off grime and grease and touch up any unpainted areas.
Protect the coupling and the output flange with an anti-corro-
sion coating. Check that the transmission vent is open. For
additional information, refer to the
TRANSMISSION
SECTION.
Spare Parts
Lay-up time provides a good opportunity to inspect your
WESTERBEKE engine to see if external items such as drive
belts or coolant hoses need replacement. Check your basic
spares kit and order items not on hand, or replace those items
used during the lay-up, such as filters and zinc anodes. Refer
to
SPARE PARTS
section of this manual.
Recommissioning
The recommissioning of your WESTERBEKE engine after a
seasonal lay-up generally follows the same procedures as
those presented 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 the oil-soaked cloths from the intake manifold
2. Remove the raw water pump cover and gasket. and discard
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
tenninals are clean and that the connections are tight.
Check to make sure that the batteries are fully charged.
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CAUTION:
Wear rubber gloves,
a
rubber apron,
and eye protection when servicing batteries. Lead acid
batteriBS emit hydrogen,
a
highly explosive gas, which
can be ignited by electrical arcing
Of
a
lighted
cigarette, cigar, Dr pipe. Do not smoke or aI/ow an
open flame near the battery being serviced. Shut off
all electrical eqUipment In the vicinity to prevent
electrical arcing during 5l1rvlcing.
4. Remove the spark plugs, wipe clean, re-gap, and install to
proper tightness [gasoline].
S. 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
short period of time with no adverse affects. It is
advisable, at either an end of season or recommissioning
service, to inspect the area where the zinc is located in the
heat exchanger and clear any and all zinc debris from that
area.
6. Start the engine in accordance with procedures described
in the
PREPARATIONS FOR INITlALSTART-UP
section of
this manual.
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