CS36T Owner’s Manual
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The steering cables which are 7 X 19 stainless steel wire should be checked often. The cables should be
reasonably taught at all times. This can be adjusted by tightening the threaded eye bolts on the radial
driver. The cables should also be lightly lubricated occasionally. While doing so, place about five layers of
facial tissue in the palm of your hand, applying oil to the tissues and lightly rubbing the wire. This will
lubricate the strands and flag a broken or hooked strand by tearing off a piece of tissue. If there is a
break in the wire replace it immediately.
CAUTION: The hand should be covered with a leather glove to prevent injury during this check. At the
beginning of each season inspect the complete system, including bolts. The wire should
be replaced a maximum of every five years or earlier if frequent inspections reveal frayed or
broken strands. Keep any replaced wire on board as future spares.
The steering system should also be checked out every other year under heavy load. On a calm day and
away from any other boats, have another person stationed below to observe the system under load
looking for parts bending, distorting, creaking or any other obvious indication of failing of a component.
In time this test may prevent serious consequences.
10.10
Engine
The engine manuals of your yacht cover the maintenance of your engine and should be read carefully.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Once the engine is started, it may take several minutes in cold water until it reaches
full operating temperature (175-190°F) and should not be put under load to prevent corrosion.
Before changing the oil, operate the engine until it reaches operating temperature (175-190). Shut down
engine and remove the oil from the crank case by means of a crank case pump which is supplied.
Frequently check all fuel lines for tightness. Your nose is your best guide; if you smell diesel fuel, there is
probably a leak somewhere in the system. A gentle tightening of each connection in the fuel lines will
often solve the problem.
If you do smell any fumes in the boat, extreme caution must be used to prevent an explosion. The
freshwater cooling system is filled at the plant with a mixture of 50% freshwater and 50%
antifreeze. Special attention of owners is drawn to item 13 on page 13 of the Westerbeke
Technical Manual
10.11
Electrical and Electronics
Electrical wiring system usually requires little or no maintenance Only exposed terminals and
connections should be checked twice a season and more frequently in a sea air environment for
tightness and any signs of corrosion.
Exposed electric and electronic terminals can be protected with a light coating of Vaseline, silicone resin
coat or more recently the Teflon grease lubricants available at electronic parts dealers. Both 12V and
