MExcelsior
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I have some quick questions about Generator Winterization. (Westerbeke, 5Kw low profile). Basically want to know if I did this correctly.
#1, I ran about 4 gallons of -50 through the generator for winterization. (Through pickup hose disconnected from seacock.)
#2 Changed Oil, Fuel/Water Separator, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter, Sprayed Fogging Oil into Cylinders before putting in New Spark Plugs.
My questions are these:
The raw water strainer is clean, but can't remove to get all the pink stuff out. (It's currently about 1/2 full).
Can I leave the pink stuff in the strainer?
Did I need to bring the Generator up to temp before putting in "Pink" as you would do on an I/O Engine? (I did not)
Do I need to drain the exhaust or block, or should it be fine with "Pink" in all winter as an anti-corrosion agent?
Thanks in advance for your help.
#1, I ran about 4 gallons of -50 through the generator for winterization. (Through pickup hose disconnected from seacock.)
#2 Changed Oil, Fuel/Water Separator, Oil Filter, Fuel Filter, Sprayed Fogging Oil into Cylinders before putting in New Spark Plugs.
My questions are these:
The raw water strainer is clean, but can't remove to get all the pink stuff out. (It's currently about 1/2 full).
Can I leave the pink stuff in the strainer?
Did I need to bring the Generator up to temp before putting in "Pink" as you would do on an I/O Engine? (I did not)
Do I need to drain the exhaust or block, or should it be fine with "Pink" in all winter as an anti-corrosion agent?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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