Westerbeke — Purge Air From Fuel System
Maintenance
From a Westerbeke operator's manual covering: 12.5, 7.5, 7.7KW. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Westerbeke 12.5
Procedure
- Depress preheat switch 15 to 25 seconds to energize electric fuel pump and purge accumulated air.
- If engine cannot be started easily, loosen two injection nuts on nozzle side.
- Turn starter motor.
- Tighten nuts firmly.
Full service-parts list: Westerbeke 12.5 →
Source: Westerbeke operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.