Westerbeke 50 - Maintenance

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V. MAINTENANCE
A. Lubrication
The Models P200, P300 and P400 trans-
missions are self-contained units, indepen-
dent of the engine
lubricating systems.
The units are lubricated by pressure and by
splash from its own oil. The type of oil
recommended is "Transmission Fluid,
Type
A", commonly used for automatic
transmissions in automobHes.
The quantity of oil depends upon the angle
of
installation, as well as the reduction
model. The level
must be maintained at
the mark on the dipstick and should be
checked
periodically to ensure satisfac-
tory operation.
When filling for the first time or refilling
after an oil change, check the level after
running for a few minutes to make certain
that the oil cooler and the various passages
COUPLING
FLANGE
are full. If necessary, refill to the mark
on the dipstick to ensure proper operation
of the transmisSion. The transmission oil
level should be checked each time the engine
oil level is checked, before running the
engine.
The oil in the
transmission should be
changed every 100 hours, or each season
under normal conditions. However, the
number of hours that can be run between
oil changes varies with theoperatingcondi-
tions. Drain plugs are located at the
bottom of the
reverse gear housing and the
reduction gear housing.
B. Adjustments
No adjustment is necessary for the FOR-
WARD drive multiple disc clutches, and the
reverse band is self adjusting to compen-
sate for lining wear, so that no external
reyerse band adjustment is necessary.
OIL TO COOLER