
ZF
TRANSMISSIONS
INITIAL
OPERATION
All
ZF marine transmissions are test-run
on
a test stand
with
the engine
at
the
factory prior
to
delivery.
For safety
rea-
sons
the
fluid
is
drained before shipment.
Fill the gearbox with Automatic Transmission Fluid
(DEXRON
II
or DEXTRON ill).
The
fluid
level should
be
up
to
the
index mark
on
the dipstick.
To
check the
fluid
level,
just insert
the
dipstick,
do
not screw it
in.
Screw
the
dipstick
into the case after the
fluid
level
is
checked and
tighten.
Do
not forget the sealing ring under the hexhead of the dipstick.
Check
for
leaks
and
change the
fluid
after
the
first
25
hours,
also
make
a visual inspection of the coupling, oil cooler and
hoses,
and
shift cables.
ZF
TRANSMISSION
FLUID
CHANGE
CHECKING
FLUID
FULL
OPERATING
Change
the
fluid
for
the
first
time after about
25
hours of
operation, then every 250 operating
hours
'or
at least once a
year or
when
you
change engine
oil.
Removing
the
fluid
Push a suction pump hose down through the dipstick hole
to
the bottom of the housing and suck out the
fluid.
(If space
allows, use the transmission
drain). Remove the drain plug
from
the
bottom
of
the transmission
and
allow the
fluid
to
drain
into
a container, then reinstall the plug with
its
sealing
washer.
Wipe
down
the transmission
and
properly dispose of
the
used
fluid.
After running the engine, shut down
and
recheck
the
fluid
level.
Drain
plug
torque
20
-
25
ft/Ibs
NOTE
:
When
changing
the
fluid,
take
care
not
to
lose
the
drain plug sealing
washer.
The
drain plug will leak without
this sealing
washel:
A
WARNING:
Never
pull
out
the
dipstick
while
the
engine
is
running.
flot fluid will
splash
from
the
dipstick
hole.
This
could
cause
severe
burns.
OPERATING
TEMPERATURE
The
maximum permissible
ATF
temperature should
not
exceed
230°
(1l00).
This temperature
can
only
be
reached
for
a short
time.
A
CAUTION:
If
the
transmission
fluid
temperature
is
too
high;
stop
the
engine
immediately
and
check
the
transmission
fluid.
.
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
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
DAILY
OPERATION
o Check
the
transmission
fluid.
o Visually check
the
gear shift linkage
and
transmission.
o Start the engine in neutral, allowing a
few
minutes at
idle
to
warm the
fluid.
o Shift into
gear.
NOTE:
Too
Iowan
idle
speed will produce a chattering noise
from
the
transmission gear and damper
plate.
In
such
cases
the
idle
speed should
be
increased
For additional information refer
to
the
following
text
in
this
Transmission
Section:
SHAFT
COUPLINGS,
MAINTENANCE AND TRANSMISSION
TROUBLESHOOTING.
ZF
TRANSMISSIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
General
Gear
ratio
(optional)
Lubricating
Fluid
Transmission
Sump
Capacity
Propeller
Shaft
Direction
of
Rotation
Case-hardened
helical
gears,
with
a
servo-operated
multiple
disc
clutch.
2.63:
1
(ZF
15
MA
-
3R)
2.99:
1
(ZF
15
MIV
-
3R)
2.74:
1
(ZF
25
M -
3R)
ATF
-
type
A
or
Dextran
-1/
or
11/
ZF
15
MA
0.59
U.S.
qts
(0.561
liters)
ZF
15
MIV
1.11
U.S.
qts
(1.05
liters)
ZF
25
M
0.75
U.S.
qts
(0.79
liters)
Rig
ht
hand-
Standard
TransmissiOn
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