BORG
WARNER
VELVET
DRIVE
TRANSMISSION
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
TRANSMISSION
ACTUATING
LEVER
POSITIONS
DAILY
OPERATION
0 Check the transmission fluid.
0 Visually check the gear shift linkage and transmission.
0 Start the engine in neutral. Allow a
few
minutes
at
idle
for the fluid to wami.
NOTE:
Too
low
an
idle
speed will
produce
a chattering
noise
from
the
transmission gear and damper
plate.
In
such
cases
the
idle
speed should
be
increased.
.
0 Shift into
gear.
A
CAUTION:
Shifting
gears
above
1000
rpm
can
cause
damage
to
the
engine
damper
plate.
Pulling
the
throttle
back
to
Idle
when
shifting
gears
will
save
wear
on
the
transmission
and
the
damper
plate~·
INSPECTION
0 Visually check for oil leaks at the hydraulic connections.
Check for wear on the hydraulic lines and replace
if
worn.
0 Lubricate the detent ball and shift cable attachments.
0 Inspect the shift linkage.
0 Inspect the transmission bolts; retorque
if
necessary.
A
CAUTION:
Clutch
failure
will
occur
If
the
transmls·
s/on
shift
lever
does
not
fully
engage
the
detent
ball
positions.
CHANGING
THE
TRANSMISSION
FLUID
After the initial 50 hour change, the transmission fluid should
be changed at every 300 operating hours thereafter or at win·
ter haul·out. However, the fluid must be changed whenever it
becomes contaminated, changes color, or smells rancid.
0 Remove the oil filler cap and dipstick.
0 Remove the
oil
cooler return line and allow the oil to
drain into a container.
0 Reconnect the oil cooler return line.
0 Use a suction pump to remove the transmission oil
through the filler cap/dipstick hole.
0 Clean off the transmission and properly dispose of the
used
fluid.
0
Refill
the transmission with
DEXTRON
Ill
ATF.
The
quantity will vary depending on the transmission model
and the installation angle. Fill through the dipstick
hole.
0 Check the dipstick for the proper fluid level.
0 Replace the oil filler cap and dipstick. (Press the dipstick
into place and turn clockwise until finger·tight.)
0 Run the engine, shutdown and recheck the
fluid
level.
A
WARNING:
Never
pull
out
the
dipstick
while
the
engine
is
running.
Hot
fluid
will
splash
from
the
dipstick
hole.
This
could
cause
severe
burns.
Oil
Capacity
Approximately 2.5 quarts (2.36liters) will fill most transmis·
sions to the oil level
fill
mark
on
the dipstick. Many variables
have a direct relationship to the
oil
capacity. Additional
oil
will be required to
fill
the
oil
.cooler and the cooler lines. The
angle of installation will make a difference
in
the quantity
of
.
oil
required to
fill
the transmission .
DIPSTICK·-
MAKE
CERTAIN
THE
RUBBER
SEAL
IS
SCREWED
TIGHT
TO
THE
HANDLE
.
Oil
Temperature
FLUID
LEVEL
FULL
A maximum oil temperature
of
190°F
(88°C}
is
recom·
mended. Discontinue operation anytime sump
oil
tempera·
ture exceeds 230°F (ll0°C}.
PRESSURE
GAUGE
An
optional mechanical pressure gauge can
be
installed at
the control panel to constantly monitor the pressure of the
transmission
fluid.
A normal reading at 2000 rpm
in
forward
gear should indicate
95-
120 lb·in
2
(6.7-
8.4 kg·cm
2
)
and
be
constant.
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