Westerbeke 50 - When Engine Starts

NOTE: Always be sure that the starter plnlon has stopped revolving
before again re-engaging the starter ~ otherwise, the flywheel ring
gear or starter pinion may be damaged.
Ensure that the electr ical 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 presure immediately upon engine starting. Do
not continue to run engine if oil pressure is not present within
IS seconds of starting the engine.
2. Check Sea Water Flow. Look for water at exhaust outlet. Do this
iwthout delay.
3. Recheck Crankcase Oil. After the engine has run 3 or 4 minutes,
subsequent to an oil change or new installation, stop the engine
and check the crankcase oil level. This is important as it may be
necessary to add oil to compensate for the oil that is required to
fill the engine's internal oil passages and oil filter. Add oil
as necessary. Check oil level each day of operation.
4. Recheck Transmission Fluid level. (This applies only subsequent
to a fluid change or new installation.) In such a case, stop the
engine after running for several minutes at 800 RPM with one shift
into forward and one into reverse, then add fluid as necessary.
Check fluid level each day of operation.
S. Recheck Expans ion Tank Water
cooled. (This applies after
filled for the first time.)
operating temperature of l7S·F
top of tank.
Level, if engine is fresh water
cooling system has been drained 'or
Stop engine after it has reached
and add water to within one inch of
WARNING: The system is pressurized when overheated, and the pressure
must be released gradually if the filler cap is to be removed. It is
advisable to protect the hands against escaping steam and turn the cap
slowly counter-clockwise until the resistance of the safety stops is
felt. Leave the cap in this position until all pressure is released.
Press the cap downward against the spring to clear the safety stops
and continue turning until it can be lifted off.
6. Warm-up Instructions. As soon as possible, get the boat underway,
but at reduced speed, until water temperature gauge indicates
l30-lS0·F. If necessary, engine can be warmed up with the
transmission in neutral at 1000 RPM. Warming up with the
transmission in neutral takes longer and tends to overheat the
transmission.
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