BORG
WARNER
VELVET
DRIVE
TRANSMISSION
OPTIONAL
TRANSMISSION
FROM
COOLER
CONNECTION
SHIPMENT
BORG
WARNER
VELVET
DRIVE
.
TRANSMISSION
For safety reasons, the transmission is not filled with
transmission fluid during shipment and the selector lever
is temporarily attached to the actuating shaft.
Before leaving the
WES1ERBEKE
plant, each transmission
undergoes a test run, with
Dextran III ATF transmission
fluid. The residual fluid remaining in the transmission after
draining acts
as
a preservative and provides protection
against corrosion for at least one year
if
properly stored.
TRANSMISSION
FLUID
Check the transmission fluid level on the dipstick.
If
the
transmission has not been filled, fill with
Dextran III and
continue
to
use this fluid. During the first 25 hours
of
operation, keep a lookout for any leakage at the bell housing,
output shaft and transmission cooler. This fluid should
be
changed after the first 25 hours and approximately every
300 operating hours thereafter and/or at winter lay-up.
A
CAUTION:
Be
certain
the
transmission
is
filled
and
the
correct
size
cooler
is
properly
installed
before
starting
the
engine.
SHIFT
LEVER
POSITION
The gear shift control mechanism and linkage must position
the actuating lever on the transmission exactly in Forward
(F), Neutral (N), and Reverse (R) shifting positions. A detent
ball located behind the transmission lever must work freely
to center the lever in each position. The gear shift positions at
the helm must be coordinated with those
of
the Velvet Drive
actuating lever through shift mechanism adjustments. An
• improperly adjusted shift mechanism can cause damage
to
the transmission. The shifting mechanism and transmission
actuating lever should be free
of
dirt and well lubricated to
ensure proper operation.
Shifting
Into
Gear
Place the gear shift in Neutral before starting the engine.
Shifting from one selector position to another selector posi-
tion may
be
made at any time below 1000 rpm and in any
order. Shifts should be made at the lowest
practical engine
speed. Start the engine and set the throttle at idle speed;
allow the transmission fluid to warm up for a
few
minutes .
Neutral
Move the gear shift lever to the middle position.
You
should
feel the detent. This centers the actuating lever on the trans-
mission. With the control in this position, hydraulic power
is
completely interrupted and the output shaft
of
the transmis-
sion does not tum.
NOTE:
Some transmissions
are
equipped with a neutral safety
switch.
Unless
the
transmission actuating lever
is
peifectly
aligned
in
neutral,
the
engine starter will not
activate.
Forward
Move the gear shift lever
to
the forward position.
You
should
feel the detent. The actuating lever-on the transmission is in
the forward position. The output shaft and the propeller shaft
move the boat in a forward direction.
Reverse
Move the gear shift lever to the reverse position.
You
should
feel the detent.
The
actuating lever on the transmission is in
the reverse position. The output shaft and the propeller
should move the boat in a reverse direction (astern).
NOTE:
Moving
the
transmission actuating lever
from
Neutral
Position
to
Forward
is
always toward
the
engine.
Reverse
is
always away from
the
engine.
If
boat moves
backwards
with
the
gear shift control
in
the
forward position, shut off
the
engine!
This
problem
may
be a result
of
incorrect movement
of
the
actuating lever
by
the
gear shift
lever.
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