Westerbeke 65A-FOUR Operator's Manual page 58

LAY-UP & RECOMMISSIONING
Starter Motor
Lubncation and cleanmg ot the starter dnve pm10n ts advis-
able, 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 elec-
trical connections removed 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. Squirt 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 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
1
Clean the filter screen in the flame anester, 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!
Transmission [Propulsion Engine
1
Check or change fluid in the transmission as required. If the
engine is to be Jayed up 12 months or more, fill the transmis-
sion to the 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 anticonosion coating, Refer to the
TRANSMISSION SECTION in this manual for additional
infmmation.
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.
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SPARE PARTS
Lay-up time provtdes a good opportumty to mspect your
WESTERBEKE engine to sec 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 tilters and zinc anodes. Refer
to the 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 described in the PREPARATIONS FOR STARTING
section regarding preparation for starting and nmmal 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.
[Gasoline]
2. Remove the raw water pump cover and gasket and discard
the old gasket. Install the raw water pump impeller
removed during Jay-up (or a replacement, if
requir~).
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
tetminals 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 proper 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 shmt petiod 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 arc
in the correct position and there arc no-loads on the
generator at start up.
[Generator]
8. Start the engine in accordance with the procedures
described in the PREPARATIONS FOR STARTING
section of this manual.