My genset shuts down when I release the on/preheat and start switches. Whats wrong?
This may be prevented if you keep the ON switch (gas gensets) or PREHEAT switch (diesel gensets) depressed for a few seconds after the engine starts allowing the engine to build-up oil pressure. If the engine still shuts down the most likely cause is a safety shutdown switch being activated. Westerbeke gensets have a built-in safety shutdown circuit to prevent catastrophic damage to the engine. There are 3 possible modes that will activate one of the switches – low oil pressure, high fresh water temperature, and high exhaust temperature (caused by sea water flow disruption). Contact a qualified technician to troubleshoot this problem.
