LAY·UP
&
RECOMMISSIONING
Starter
Motor
Lubrication and
cleaning
of the starter drive pinion
is
advisable,
if
access
to
the
starter
permits 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
removed
from the
starter.
Cylinder
Lubrication
[Diesel)
If
you
anticipate a
long
lay-up period
(12
months or
more)
WESTERBEKE
recommends
removal
of
the glow
plugs
for
access
to
the
cylinders.
Squirt some Marvel Mystery Oill into
the
cylinder
walls.
Rotate
the engine crankshaft by hand
two
revolutions
and
re-install
the
glow
plugs.
If
your
en8ine
does
not
have
glow
plugs, the injectors will have
to
be
removed.
Be
sure
to
have replacement sealing
washers
for
the
injectors
and
return
fuel line
as
needed.
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!
Cylinder
Lubrication
[Gasoline]
Remove
the
flame
arrester
and clean. Operate the engine and
spray
fogging
oil
into
the intake stalling the engine. This will
coat
the
intake,
valves
and cylinders with a
pr6tec~
oil.
'Reinstall
the
flame
arrester.
NOTE:
At
re-commissioning,
remove
the
spark plugs and clean
and
gap
them.
Rotate
the
engine
by
hand
two complete
revolu-
tions.
Re-install
the
spark plugs
and
tighten securely
and
firmly
attach
the
high
tension
Zeds.
Batteries
If
batteries
are
to
be
left on board during the lay-up period,
make
sure
that
they
are
fully charged, and will remain that
way,
to
prevent
them
from
freezing.
If
there is any doubt that the
batteries
will
not
remain
fully charged, or that they will be
subjected
to
severe environmental conditions, remove the
batteries·a:nd
store
them
in a
warmer,·
more compatible
environment.
A
WARNING:
Lead
acid
batteries
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
«ame
near
the
ballery
being
serviced.
Shut
off
all
electrical
equipment
In
the
vicinity
tit
prevent
electrical
an:lng
during
Slii'JI!clng.
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-corrosion
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
the
SPARE
PAKI'S
section of this manual.
Recommissioning
The recommissioning of your Westerbeke engine after a
·-seasonal
lay-up generally follows the same procedures
as
• those descnbed in the
PREPARATIONS
FOR
STAKI7NG
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
g~et
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
terminals
are
clean
and
that the connections
are
tight.
Check to make sure
that
the batteries
are
fully
charged.
A
CAUTION:
Wear
rubber
gloves,
a
iubber
apron,
and
eye
protection
when
servicing
batteries.
Lead
acid
batteries
emil
hydrogen,
a
highly
explosive
gas,
which
can
be
ignited
by
electrical
arcing
01 a
lighted
cigarette,
cigar,
or
pipe.
Do
not
smoke
or
allow
an
open
flame
near
the
battery
being
serviced.
Shut
Dff
all
electrical
equipment
In
the
vicinity
to
prevent
electrical
arcing
during
servicing.
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
short period
of
time with no adverse affects.
It
is
advisable,
as
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 STARTING section of
this
manual.
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&
Generators
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