PREPARATION
FOR
STARTING
1.
Check
water level in expansion
tank.
It
should
be
l~
to 2
in.
below
the top of the tank
when
cold.
2.
Check
the engine
sump
oil level.
3.
Check
the transmission oil level.
4.
See
that
there is fuel in the tank
and
the fuel shut-off
is
open.
5.
Check
to see that the
starting
battery
is
fully charged,
all
electrical
connections are proper-
ly
made,
all
circuits
in order
and
turn
on
the
power
at
the battery
disconnect.
6.
Check
the seacock
and
ensure
that
it
is
open.
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
(COLD)
Most
Westerbeke
marine
diesel engines
are
equipped
with a cold
starting
aid
to ease in the
starting
of your engine
when
cold.
1.
Check
to see
that
the "stop" lever
(if
installed)
is
in the
"run"
position.
2.
Place the
throttle
in the fully
open
position.
3.
Press the "Preheat" button in
and
hold
for
15
to
20
seconds.
4.
While
holding the "Preheat" button
in,
turn the keyswitch to the
"ON"
or
"Run"
position.
This
activates
the
panel
gauges, lights
and
fuel
solenoid or
electric
fuel
pump
if
so
equipped. Continue to turn the
keyswitch to the
"Start" position
and
hold
for
no
more
than
20
sec-
onds.
Some
units
may
be
equipped
with a pushbutton to
start
rather
than the keyswitch
and
in these
cases the
electrical
system
is
activated
by
fuel pressure.
5.
If
the engine
fails
to
start
in
20
seconds, release
start
switch
and
preheat for
an
additional
15-20
seconds, then repeat step
4.
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6.
As
soon
as
the engine
starts,
re-
lease the
start
switch
and
the
preheat button
and
return the
throttle
to the "idle" position
immediately.
CAUTION:
Do
not
crank
the engine
more
than
20
seconds
when
trying to
start.
Allow
a
rest
period of
at
least
twice
the cranking period
between
the
start
cycles.
Starter
damage
may
occur
by
overworking
the
starter
motor
and
the
backfilling of the exhaust
system
is
possible.
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
(WARM)
If
the engine
is
warm
and
has
only
been
stopped for a short time, place the
throttle
in the
partialiy
open
position
and
engage
the
starter
as
above, elimin-
ating the preheat step.
NOTE:
Always
be
sure
that
the
starter
pinion
has
stopped revolving before
again re-engaging the
starter,
other-
wise
the flywheel ring gear or
starter
pinion
may
be
damaged.
Ensure
that
the
electrical
connection to
the cold
starting
aid
is
correct.
Extended
use
of the cold
starting
aid
beyond
the
time
periods stated should
be
avoided to prevent
damage
to the aid.
NEVER
under
any
circumstances
use
or
allow anyone to
use
ether to
start
your
engine.
If
your engine will not
start,
then
have
a qualified
Westerbeke
marine
mechanic
check
your engine.
WHEN
ENGINE
STARTS
1.
Check
for
normal
oil pressure
immediately
upon
engine
starting.
Do
not continue to
run
engine
if
oil pressure
is
not present within
15
seconds
of
starting
the engine.
2.
Check
Sea
Water
Flow.
Look
for
water
at
exhaust
outlet.
Do
this
without delay.
3.
Recheck
Crankcase
Oil. After the
engine
has
run
for 3 or 4 minutes,
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