Installation manual
BORG
WARNER
VELVET
DRIVE
TRANSMISSION
OPTIONAL
TRANSMISSION
SHIPMENT
BORG
WARNER
VELVET
nRIVE
,
TRANSlV!ISSION.
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
WESlERBEKE plant, each transmission
undergoes a test
run,
with Dextron 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 andlor at winter lay-up.
A
CAUTION:
Bs
CBrtain
the
transmission
Is
filled
and
the
correct
size
cooler
is
properly
instal/ed
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
dete])t
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 turn.
NOTE:
Some
transmissions
are
equipped with a neutral safety
switch.
Unless
the transmission actuating lever
is
perfectly
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
actuati:n.g
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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