
ZF
TRANSMISSIONS
SHIPMENT
Por 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 one year if properly stored.
SELECTION
LEVER
OUTPUT
COUPLING,
OIL
COOLER
DIPSTICK
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FILTER
ASSEMBLY
ZF-63
The oil
cooler,
mounted above the transmission, provides
continuous cooling
for
the transmission
fluid.
Raw
water
passes through the tubes of the cooler
and
discharges
overboard. The transmission
fluid
is
cooled
as
it
flows
around
the tubes and back into the transmission.
WESTERBEKE
RECOMMENDS
HAVING
A
SPARE
COOLER
ABOARD
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TRANSMISSION
RAW
WATER
CONNECTION
FLUID
CONNECTIONS
ZF
COOLER
TRANSMISSION
FLUID
Pill the transmission with
De),:tron
III
ATF.
The
fluid
level
should be
up
to
the mark
on
the dipstick. After checking the
level, press the dipstick into the case
and
tum it
to
tighten.
During
the
first
25
operating hours, inspect
the
bell housing,
output shaft
and
transmission cooler
for
leakage.
The
fluid
should be changed after the
first
25
hours
and
every 300
hours thereafter.
NEUTRAL
SWITCH
These transmissions
are
equipped with a neutral safety
switch. This
is
to
prevent the engine
from
starting
in
gear.
Unless the transmission selector lever
is
perfectly aligned in
neutral, the engine starter
will
not activate.
INITIAL
OPERATION
Set the shifting lever
to
neutral position
(N).
Start the engine
and
let it run long enough
in
idle
to
fill
the
cooler
and
hoses
with
transmission
fluid.
Shift into
gear,
forward
and
reverse;
shifting should be smooth
and
positive. Direct
changes
from
forward
to
reverse
are
permissible since the multiple
disc
clutch permits changing at high
rpm
including
sudden
reversing at high speeds
in
the event of
danger.
After initial operation,
make
a visual inspection of
the
output
coupling,
oil
cooler
and
hoses,
and the cable connections
to
the transmission.
LOCKING
THE
PROPELLER
Locking of
the
propeller shaft
by
an
additional brake
is
not
required: use
the
gear shift lever position opposite your
direction of travel
for
this
purpose. Never put
the
gear shift in
the position corresponding
to
the direction of
travel
of
the
boat.
WHEN.
UNDER
SAIL
OR
BEING
TOWED
Rotation of
the
propeller without a load,
such
as
when
the
boat
is
being sailed, being towed or anchored
in
a
river,
as
well
as
operation of the engine with
the
propeller stopped
(for charging the battery),
will
have
no
detrimental effects
on
the transmission.
NOTE:
VVhen
the
boat
is
being sailed (engine
stopped),
the
gear shift must be
in
the
neutral position.
The
propeller
is
at
idle and
can
free-wheel.
DAILY
OPERATION
D Check the transmission
fluid.
D
Visually
check the gear shift linkage and transmission.
D Start
the
engine in neutral, allowing a
few
minutes
at
idle
to
warm
the
fluid.
D Shift into
gear.
NOTE:
Too
low
an idle speed will produce a chattering noise
from
the
transmission gear and damper
plate.
In
such cases
the
idle speed should be
increased.
Operating
Temperature
The operating temperature of the transmission should not
exceed
176°P
(80°C).
A connection for a temperature probe
is
provided.
At
maximum output of
the
engine,
the
fluid
may
reach 220
0
P
(104°C).
A
CAUTION:
If
the
transmission
fluid
temperature
is
too
high,
stop
the
engine
immediately
and
check
the
transmission
fluid.
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