PREPARATIONS
FOR
INITIAL
START-UP
PRESTART
INSPECTION
This section of
the
manual
provides the operator
with
prepa-
ration,initial starting, break-in, starting
(warm
or
cold)
and
stopping procedures.
Follow
the procedures
as
presented
for
the
conditions indicated
and
your
WESTERBEKE
generator
set
will
give reliable performance
and
long
service
life.
Before starting your generator set
for
the
first
time
or
after a
prolonged layoff, check
the
following
items:
0 Check the engine
oil
level.
Add oil
to
maintain
the
level
at
the high mark
on
the dipstick.
0 Check the
fuel
supply and examine
the
fuel
filter/separa-
tor bowls·for contaminants.
0 Check the DC electrical system. Inspect
wire
connections
and
battery cable connections. Make certain the(+)
bat-
tery cable is connected
to.
the starter
solenoid
and-the
negative (-) cable is connected
to
the
engine
ground
stud
(this location
is
tagged).
0 Check
the
coolant
level
in
both
the
plastic
recovery
tank
and
at
the
manifold.
0 Visually examine
the
unit.
Look
for
loose or
missing
parts, disconnected
wires,
unattached
hoses,
and
check
threaded connections.
0 Check load
leads
for
correct connection
as
specified
in
the
wiring diagrams.
0 Examine air inlet
and
outlet
for
air
flow
obstructions.
0 Be sure
no
other generator or utility power
is
connected
to
load lines.
0
Be
sure that
in
power systems
with
a
neutral
line
that
the
neutral is properly grounded (or
ungrounded)
as
the
system requires,
and
that the generator
neutral
is
properly
connected
to
the
load neutral.
In
single
phase
and
some
3-phase systems
an
incomplete or
open
neutral
can
sup-
ply
the
wrong
line-to"neutral voltage
on
unbalanced
loads.
0 Make sure the mounting installation
is
secure.
0 Make sure that
the
generator
is
properly
grounded.
DIPSTICK~
A
CAUTION:
When
starting
the
generator,
it
is
recommended
that
all
AC
loads,
especially
large
motors,
be
switched
OFF
until
the
engine
has
come
up
to
speed
and,
in
cold
climates,
starts
to
warm
up.
This
precaution
will
prevent
damage
caused
by
unanticipated
operation
of
the
AC
machinery
and
will
prevent
a
cold
engine
from
stalling.
GENERATOR
VOLTAGE
The speed
of
the generator engine is adjusted at the factory,
however, it is advisable to verify.
60 hertz The engine no-load speed is set
at
61.5 - 62
Hz.
At rated amperage hertz output may decrease
to
58.5-
59.0 Hz.
50
hertz The engine no-load speed is set at
51.5
Hz.
At rated amperage hertz output may decrease
to
48.5 - 49.0 Hz.
The speed of the generator engine
is
adjusted
at
the
factory,
however
it
is
advisable
to
verify.
The voltages
are
easily
adjusted
to
optimum
values
no-load and full-load (refer
to
·VOLTAGE
ADJUSTMENT
in
this manual). If possible,
apply
actual service load or test load
of
the same power factor
as
the load
to
be
used
in
service.
If
the
voltage cannot
be
adjusted to suitable
values
and
a fault seems evident,
contact
your authorized WESTERBEKE service
dealer.
GLOW
PLU
CONNECTION
RECAP
OIL
FILL
CAP
SIDE
OIL
FILL
CAP
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