Operator`s manual
Shifting
To
shift the transmission from
NEUTRAL
into
FORWARD,
exert a heavy
push
to the remote control
lever.
A
gentle throw may not carry enough force to actually shift the transmission's internal
gears.
A gentle throw
is
signalled by the transmission not engaging into the desired
drive.
Make
sure
the remote control lever
is
lubri-
cated
at
lease
once
each
operating
season.
Shift
the transmission
while
the engine
is
running
at
1000
rpm
or
below.
CAUTION
NEVER
remove or loosen
the
two-bolt gear box lever cover from transmission.
The
position
of this plate
and
the actuating lever inside of the transmission
has
been
finely adjusted
at
the
factory to ensure
equal
throw distance
of
internal
mechanisms.
Loosening of this cover's
capscrews voids the transmission's warranty.
Sailing Operation
The
JS
transmission should
be
left
in
NEUTRAL
while
sailing.
Leaving
the transmission
in
NEUTRAL
while
sailing alleviates unnecessary drag
on
the
vessel
because
the propeller
is
able to
freewheel
(spin).
However,
to lock the propeller shaft
and
to prevent it from rotating, place the transmission into
FORWARD
gear.
Service
If
any
seal
on
the transmission
shows
signs
of leaking,
have
the transmission looked
at
by a
qualnied
Wester-
beke
Dealer.
This
problem, especially concerning
the
rear
seal,
Is
often attributed to
an
improper alignment
of the transmission's coupling
and
the
propeller shaft's coupling.
Refer
to the "Alignment of
the
Engine"
sec-
tion of this
manual,
page
24.
Never loosen the gear box lever cover
screws,
except
in
the course of qualified servicing; this upsets critical
adjustments.
Disassembly
olthe transmission
in
the field
is
not recommended. If
an
overhaul
or repair
is
needed,
the work
should
be
done by
Westerbeke
or
an
authorized
Westerbeke
service center.
Cooling
The
JS
transmission
is
sea
water-cooled.
Sea
water enters the transmission through a stainless
steel
inlet
pipe located
at
the
base
of the
bell
housing.
This
water
helps
to cool
the
transmission's lubricating
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