Westerbeke W-27 User Manual

4. Starting
Continuing to hold the key
depressed, turn to the "START"
position. The starter motor
will run ther eby cr ank ing the
engine. Hold throttle open
until engine runs and then
reduce throttle.
Should the eng ine not star t even when the star ter swi tch is left at
"5" position for 10 seconds, take your hand off the starter switch for
30 seconds, and then attempt to start the engine again by sufficiently
preheating the glow plug. The starter motor should never be allowed
to run for more than 30 seconds at a time.
5. Operation
As soon as the engine has
started, release the key. The
key will automatically return
to the "ON" position. Leave
the key at "ON" dur ing oper a-
tion. Check that with engine
running, oil pressure and bat-
tery charge voltage are
registering and that raw water
is discharging with the
exhaust.
During engine operation, do not turn the key to "5
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position.
may damage the starter motor.
6. Warm-up operation
Run a few minutes at II IDLE"
position to assure that all
functions are operating. Then
operate under reduced load
until water temperature rises
into the 140-150· range.
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Westerbeke W-27 Specifications

General

Brand	Westerbeke
Model	W-27
Category	Engine
Language	English