Westerbeke 4.5 BCG - Preparations for Initial Start-Up; Pre-Start Inspection Checklist

PREPARATIONS FOR INITIAL START ·UP
PRESTART INSPECTION
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Before starting your generator for the first time or after a pro·
longed layoff, check the following items:
a Check the engine oil level: add oil to maintain the level at
the full mark on the dipstick.
a Check the fuel supply and examine the fuel filter/separator
bowls for contaminants.
a Check the DC electric.al system. Inspect wire connections
and battery cable connections.
a Check the coolant level in both the plastic recovery tank
and at the manifold.
NOTE: After the initial running of the generator. the air in
the engine's coaling system will be purged ta the coolant
recovery tank. Open the air bleed petcock to ensure that
the cooling system is purged of air. After shutdown and
after the engine has cooled, the coolant from the recovery
tank will be drawn into the engine's cooling system to
replace the purged air.
Before subsequent operation of the generator; the engine's
manifold shoukl be tapped off, and the coolant recovery
tank may need to be filled to the MAX level.
a Visually exalnine the unit. Look for loose or missing
parts, disconnected wires, unattached hoses, and check
threaded connections. Search for any gasoline leaks.
OIL FILL
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..(-MAX. FULL
a Check load leads for correct ~onnections as specified in
thewiring diagrams.
a Examine the air inlet and outlet for air flow obstructions.
a Be sure no other generator or utility power is connected to
the load lines.
a Be sure that in power systems with a neutral line that the
neutral is properly grounded (or ungrounded) as the system
requires, and.that generator neutral is properly connected
to theload neutral. In single phase systems an incomplete
or open neutral can supply the wrong line-to-neutral volt-
age on unbalanced loads.
A CAUTION: Whenstart!ng the generator, it is
recommended thatal/AC loads,npecial/y/arge
motors, be switched OFF until the engine has come up
to speed and, in cold climates, stat1s to warm up. This
precaution will prevent damage caused by unantici-
pated operation of the AC machinery and will prevent a
cold engine from stalling.
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