Westerbeke W-27 User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING
1. ENGINE DOES NOT START
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
PROBLEM
Starting switch is defective
Deficient drive torque .)f
the starter motor
Improper viscosity of engine
oil
Engine too cold
Seizure of moving parts
Air present in fuel system
No fuel in fuel tank
Fuel filter clogged
REMEDY
Correct connections and contacts
The battery is exhausted, trouble
with the starter motor, or dirty or
loose wiring
Check the viscosity and renew oil
if necessary
Use glowplug starting aid
Rectify
Purge thoroughly with electric fuel
pump
Refill
Clean or renew
2. ENGINE STALLS WHILE IN OPERATION
PROBLEM
a. Fuel tank is empty
b. Fuel filter clogged
c. Air present in fuel system
3. IMPROPER OIL PRESSURE
PROBLEM
REMEDY
Refill
Clean or renew
Retighten fuel line connections to
allow electric fuel pump to run long
enough to purge air thoroughly
REMEDY
a. Oil shortage Refill
b. Oil leak through connections Repair
c. Oil pressure switch Replace
defective
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Westerbeke W-27 Specifications

General

Brand	Westerbeke
Model	W-27
Category	Engine
Language	English