David,
The preheat button does 2 things, activates the glow plugs and deactivates the audible alarms. The usual start procedure should be to press the preheat button for 30-60 seconds then press the start button while continuing to press the preheat button. In colder weather, you may have to hold the preheat a bit longer. With a warn engine, you should be able to press the preheat and start buttons simultaneously.
I push the throttle forward SLIGHTLY when I start my Universal.
The manual can be found at: http://www.westerbeke.com/OnlineManuals/200157_M12-M50_Operator_Man.pdf
Dennis C.
The preheat button does 2 things, activates the glow plugs and deactivates the audible alarms. The usual start procedure should be to press the preheat button for 30-60 seconds then press the start button while continuing to press the preheat button. In colder weather, you may have to hold the preheat a bit longer. With a warn engine, you should be able to press the preheat and start buttons simultaneously.
I push the throttle forward SLIGHTLY when I start my Universal.
The manual can be found at: http://www.westerbeke.com/OnlineManuals/200157_M12-M50_Operator_Man.pdf
Dennis C.
From: David Knecht <davidakne...@gmail.com>
To: CnC CnC discussion list <CnC-List@cnc-list.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:51 PM
Subject: Stus-List Starting a Universal
I have only had a few tries at starting the M430 engine on my new boat, and I have been told several different stories. One person said to hold the glow plug button for 5-10 seconds and then start. Another said 30 seconds on the glow plug and then leave the button pushed while also pushing the starter. The latter worked when I was first starting the engine after the winter while plugged into shore power. Yesterday I started it for the first time without shore power and found that the starter did not kick at all if I started while also holding the glow plug button. Started find when I let go the glow plug button. What is the "normal" starting procedure with a cold engine in cool weather. Warm weather? Warm engine? Thanks- DaveDavid KnechtAries1990 C&C 34+New London, CT
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