Installation manual
BORG
WARNER
VELVET
DRIVE
TRANSMISSION
INITIAL
OPERATION
Transmission
Fluid
Check 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
50 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
50
hours and
approximately every
1000 operating hours
or
at winter
lay-up.
NOTE:
Some transmissions are equipped with a neutral
safety switch. Unless the transmission shift lever I per-
fectly aligned
in
neutral the engine starter will
not
activate.
Shifting
Into
Gear
Place the transmission selector control in Neutral before
starting the engine. Shifting from one selector position to
another selector position 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
s~t
the throttle at idle speed; allow the transmission fluid to
warm up for a few minutes.
Neutral
Move selector lever to the middle position. You should
feel the detent. Center the shift lever
on
the transmission
through the linkage to the selector lever. With the control
in this position, hydraulic power is completely interupted
and the output shaft
of
the transmission does not turn.
Forward
Move selector lever to the forward position. You should
feel the detent. The shift 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 selector lever to the reverse position. You should
feel the detent. The shift 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 shift lever from Neutral
Position to Forward is always towards the engine. Re-
verse is always away from the engine.
NOTE:
Be aware
of
any unusual noises
or
vibrations and
investigate to determine the cause.
NOTE:
If
the boat moves backwards with the selector
control in the forward position, shut
off
the engine! This
problem may be the result
of
incorrect movement
of
the
shift lever by the shift control.
DAILY
OPERATION
o Check transmission fluid.
o Visually check transmission and gear shift linkage.
o Start engine in neutral. Allow a few minutes for fluid
to warm.
NOTE:
Too
Iowan
idle speed will produce a chattering
noise from the gear and damper plate. In such cases the
idle speed should be increased.
o Shift into gear.
A
WARNING:
Shifting
gears
above
1000
rpm
can
damage
the
engine
and
transmission.
SHIFT
LEVER
POSITION
The selector control mechanism and linkage must position
the shift lever on the transmission exactly in Forward (F),
Neutral (N), and Reverse (R) shifting positions. A detent
ball located behind the transmission shift lever must work
freely
to
center the lever in each position. The selector con-
trol positions at the helm(s) must be coordinated
with those
of
the Velvet Drive shift lever through shift mechanism ad-
justments. An improperly adjusted shift mechanism can
cause damage to the transmission. The shifting mechanism
and transmission shift lever should be free
of
dirt to ensure
proper operation.
NOTE:
Do not remove detent ball!
FORWARD
NEUTRAL
REVERSE
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