
LAY-UP
AND
RECOMMISSIONING
Generator
End
Remove the louvered cover on the generator end. Check all
wire connections on the
AC
terminal block and those running
to the bridge rectifier making sure they are secure.
Should
these connections appear corroded, they should be removed,
cleaned, and reconnected. Make sure all
AC
leads are prop-
erly cleaned and reconnected. Make sure all
AC
leads are
properly supported and not chafing as they exit the generator
housing.
Starter
Motor
Lubrication and cleaning
of
the starter drive pinion is advis-
able, if access
to
the starter permits its easy removal. Make
sure the battery connections are shut off before attempting to
remove the starter. Take care in properly replacing any elec-
trical connections removed from the starter.
Cylinder
Lubrication
It
is
not
necessary
to
remove
the
fuel
injectors
from
the
cylinder head
to
squirt light lubricating oil into the cylinders
for the few months
of
normal lay-up. However, if you antici-
pate a longer lay-up period (12 months or more), we recom-
mended that this procedure be performed. The light oil
in
the
cylinders will prevent the piston rings from sticking to the
cylinder walls. Make sure you have replacements for the
injector and return line sealing washers.
Spares
Lay-up time provides a good opportunity to inspect your
Westerbeke engine to see if external items such as drive belts
or
coolant hoses need replacement. Check your basic spares
kit and order items not on hand, or replace those items used
during the lay-up, such as filters and zinc anodes. Refer to
the
SPARE PARTS section
of
this manual.
Batteries
If
batteries are to be left on board during the lay-up period,
make sure they are fully charged, and will remain that way,
to prevent them from freezing.
If
there exists any doubt that
the batteries will not remain fully charged, or that they will
be
subjected to severe environmental conditions, remove the
batteries and store them in a warmer, more compatible envi-
ronment.
Recommissioning
The recommissioning
of
your Westerbeke engine after a sea-
sonal lay-up generally follows the same procedures as those
presented in the
PREPARATIONS
FOR
STARTING
section
regarding preparation for starting and normal starts.
However, some
of
the Jay-up procedures will need to be
counteracted before starting the engine.
1. Remove the oil-soaked cloths from the intake manifold.
2.
Remove the raw water pump cover and gasket and discard
the old gasket. Install the raw water pump impeller
removed during lay-up (or replacement,
if
required).
Install the raw water pump cover with a new cover gasket.
A
CAUTION:
Wear
rubber
gloves,
a
rubber
apron,
and
eye
protection
when
servicing
batteries.
Lead
acid
baneries
emit
hydrogen,
a
highly
explosive
gas,
which
can
be
ignited
by
electrical
arcing
or
a
lighted
ciga-
rette,
cigar,
or
pipe.
Do
not
smoke
or
allow
an
open
flame
near
the
banery
being
serviced.
Shut
off all
elec-
trical
equipment
in
the
vicinity
to
prevent
electrical
arcing
during
servicing.
3. Reinstall the batteries that were removed during the lay-
up, and reconnect the battery cables, making sure the ter-
minals are clean and that the connections are tight. Check
to make sure that the batteries are fully-charged.
4. Check the condition
of
the zinc anode in the raw water
circuit and clean or replace the anode as needed. Note that
it
is not necessary to flush the antifreeze/fresh water solu-
tion from the raw water coolant system. When the engine
is put into operation, the system will self-flush in a short
period
of
time with
no
adverse affects.
It
is advisable to,
as either an end
of
season
or
recommissioning service to
inspect the area that the zinc is located at in the heat
exchanger and clear
any
and
all
zinc debris from that area.
S. Start the engine in accordance with procedures in
the
PREPARATIONS
FOR
STARTING
section
of
this manual.
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