Installation manual
TRANSMISSIONS
CABLE
CONNECTIONS
(HSW
MODELS)
The
transmission
is
suitable
for
a
single
lever
gear
shift.
Upon
loosening
the
retaining
screw,
the
actuating
lever
(see
illustration)
can
be
moved
to
any
position
reqnired
for
the
control
elements
(cable
or
rod
linkage).
Make
certain
that
the
actuating
lever
does
not
contact
the
lever
hub:
the
minimum
distance
between
the
lever
and
the
hub
should
be
O.02in
(0.5mm).
The
control
cable
or
rod
should
be
arranged
at
a
right
angle
to
the
actuating
lever
when
in
the
neutral
position.
The
neutral
position
of
the
gear
shift
lever
on
the
control
console
should
coincide
with
the
neutral
position of
the
lever
on
the
transmission.
.
The
shifting
travel,
as
measured
at
the
pivot
point
of the
actuating
lever
between
the
neutral
position
and
end
positions
A
and
B,
should
be
at·
least
1-3/Sin
(35mm)
for
the
outer
and
!-3/16in
(30mm)
for
the
inner
pivot
point.
PROPELLE~"--"--
ROTATION'
A=RH
N·NEUTRAL
i
D=LH
A.
B
~CTUATING
LEVER;,
'i!~
~CHEGK
FOR
EQUAL
TRAVEL
n I r
FROM
NEUTRAL
THRU
.
FORWARD
AND
REVERSE
N
'.
ACTUATING
'LEVER
----.
l=
.
0.02
IN
.
(0.5MM)
A
greater
amount
of
actuating
lever
travel
is
in
no
way
.
detrimental
and
is
recommended.
However,
if
the
lever travel
is
shorter,
proper
clutch
engagement
might be
impeded
which,
in
turn,
would
mean
premature
wear,
excessive
heat
generation
and
clutch
plate
failure.
This
would
be indicated
by
slow
clutch
engagement
or
no
engagement
at
all
(see
CONTROL CABLES
under
TRANSMISSION
TROUBLESHOOTING)
NOTE:
Check for proper actuating lever travel at least each
season.
A
CAUTION:
The
position
of
the
mechanism
behind
the
actuating
lever
Is
factory·adJusted
to
ensure
equal
shift
lever
travel
from
neutral
pOSition
to
A
and
B.
If.
Ihls
mechanism
is
In
any
way
tampered
with,
the
lransmission
wa"anty
will
be
void.
AOJUSTING
THE
IDLE
SPEED
1.
Loosen
the
locknut
on
the
idle
adjustment
bolt.
2. Adjust
the
bolt
so
that
the
throttle
control
lever
will
hold
the
engine
at a quiet
idle
(800·
1000
RPM)
3.
Tighien
the
locknut.
4.
Race
the
engine
several
times
to
ensure
the
idle
speed
remains
as
set.
ENGINE
STOP
ADJUSTMENT
POSITION
CABLE
SO
THAT
THE
STOP
CONTROL
WILL
SHUT
THE
ENGINE
DOWN.
FUEL
SHUTOFF
SOLENOID
~::::l
FUEL
SHUT·OFF
The
optional
fuel
shutoff
solenoid
allows
the
'engine
to
be
shut
down
using
the.instrument panel
key
switch. The
solenoid
has
been
fac;tory
set
and
does
not require
adjustme~t.
'
SHAFT
COUPLINGS
WESTERBEKE
recommends
a
flexible
connection
between
the
transmission
and
the
propeller
shaft
if the
engine
is
flexi-
bly
mounted,
in
order
to
compensate
for
angular
deflections.
The installation of a special propeller
thrust
bearing
is
not
required,
since
the
propeller thrust will be
absorbed
by
the
transmission
bearing,
provided
the
value
specified
under
SPEC[FICATlONS
is
not
exceeded.
However,
the
output
shaft
shduhf
be
protected
from
additional
loads.
Special
care
should
be
taken
to prevent torsional
vibration.
When
using
a
univers.al
joint
shaft,
make
certain
to
observe
the
manufac-
turer's
inst:rq~~Ol1s.
Even
with
the
engine
solidly
mounted
the
use
of
a
flexible
coupling
or
"DRIVESAVER" will
reduce
stress
in
the
gear-
box
bearings
caused
by
hull
distortions,
especially
in
wooden
boats
or
where
!he
distance between
the
transmission
output
coiIpling
and
stern.
gland
is
less than
about
800mm.
NOTE:'When
installing
the
transmission, make certain that
shifting
is
not impeded
by
restricted movabiiity
of
the
cable
or
rod
linkage,
by
unsuit(lbly positioned guide
sheaves,
too
small a
bending
radius
or·
other restrictions.
In
order
to
mount a support for shift control cable
connections,
use
the
two threaded
holes
located on
the
cable bracket mounted
on
the gear
housing.
Refer
to
the WESTERBEKE parts
list,
*DRIVESAYER
is
a product
of
Globe
Marine,
Engines &
G.s!1erators
Rockland,MA.· -
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