Westerbeke 6.5KW - Operation

OPERATION
Preparing the Engine for Initial Start-Up
The generator engine is shipped dry with the lubricating oil and
coolant drained from the engine. Therefore be sure to follow these
recommended procedures carefully before attempting to start the engine
for the first time.
1. Remove the oil fill cap from the engine rocker shaft cover and
fill the engine oil sump with the proper amount of lubricating oil
as specified in the Engine Specification section of this manual.
Use a good brand of oil having an A.P.I. Spec. of SE or SE-CC.
2. Fill the fresh water cooling system with a mixture of anti-freeze
and fresh water. Follow the antifreeze manufacturer's instruction
and add rust inhibitors if needed. Do not use an over con-
centration of antifreeze. To properly fill the engine's fresh
water cooling system, remove the manifold fill cap and open/remove
the air bleed petcock or remove the 1/8 NPT plug found at the
lower rear portion of the cylinder head near the thermostat
housing.
Mix your antifreeze solution and slowly pour it into the mani-
fold filler neck.
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