Installation manual
BORG
WARNER
VELVET
DRIVE
TRANSMISSION
OPTIONAL
TRANSMISSION
FROM
COOLER
CONNECTION
SHIPMENT
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
WESTERBEKE
plant,
each transmission
undergoes a test
run,
with
Dextron
III ATF transmission
fluid.
The residual fluid remaiuing
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
Dextron
III and
continue
to
use
tltis
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
andlor
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
(Fl, 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
tltis
position,
hydraulic
power
is
completely
interrupted
and
the output shaft
of
the
transmis-
sion
does
not
turn.
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
ill
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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WESTERBEKE
Engines &
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