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OWNER’S MANUAL
SYSTEM OPERATING INFORMATION
7
Starting the Generator
Never inhale generator exhaust. Generator
exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas. See
for more information on engine
exhaust and carbon monoxide.
DANGER
!
1 ]
Open the generator cooling system’s seacock.
2 ]
Switch Bilge Blower 1, bilge blower 2, bilge blower
3, and bilge blower 4 circuit breakers ON, located
on the DC Control Panel.
Always operate the bilge blower for a minimum
of 4 minutes prior to starting the engines.
Gasoline vapors can explode, resulting in
injury or death. Before starting the engines or
generator, perform the following:
• Check the engine room for gasoline/fuel
vapors.
• Operate the bilge blower for 4 minutes.
• Verify that blowers are operating properly.
Run the blower when the vessel is operating
below cruising speed.
WARNING
!
3 ]
Turn the bilge blower switch ON. The bilge blower
switch is located on the upper right corner the DC
Control Panel.
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The Westerbeke gasoline generator has
a safety feature that prevents you from
starting it if the bilge blower is not turned
on prior to start attempt. If you make the
mistake you must first cycle the ON/OFF
switch on the generator. Then turn on the
bilge blower before you make your second
attempt of starting the generator.
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