Installation manual
VELVET
DRIVE
TRANSMISSIONS
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WARNER
VELVET
DRIVE
,
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
WESTERBEKE
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
o~e
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
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
evelY
300
operating
hours
thereafter andlor
at
winter
lay-up.
A
CAUTION:
Be
certain
the
transmission
is filled
and
the
correct
size
cooler
is
properly
instaffed
before
starting
the
engine.
NOTE:
Ensure
the
transmission
vent
is
operational.
Remove
seasonally
and
clean
with
carburetor
cleaner.
A stuck vent
will cause pressure
to
build
up
in the transmission and cause
jl~id
to
be
forced
out
the
input
and/or shaft
seals.
SHIFT
LEVER
POSITION
The
gear
shift
control
mechanism
and
linkage
must
position
ihe
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.
TNs
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
w.ith
a neutral
safety
switch.
Unless
the
transmission
actuating
lever
is pelfectly
aligned
in
neutral.
the
engine
starter
w.ill
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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WESTERBEKE
Engines & Generators
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