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
e_~ine
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.
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
CAP
ENGINE
OIL
FILL
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.
To
supply 60 hertz, the speed should be 1800 rpm at no-
load, and should not fall below 1800 rpm
by
more than .005
percent
.3
Hz
at full-load.
To supply
50
hertz, the speed should
be
1500 rpm at full-
load. Generator voltage should build to its rated value within
5 seconds after rated speed is attained. Record or observe the
voltage
of
the generator at no-load and at full-load (hot).
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
ca011ot
be
adjusted to suitable values and a fault seems evi-
dent, contact your authorized WESTERBEKE service dealer.
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