
TRANSMISSION
TROUBLESHOOTING
[ZF]
CONTROL
CABLES
The majority of transmission
difficulties
arise
as
a result of
improper
clutch
adjustments
(manual
transmissions)
or
problems
with
control
cables (hydraulic
transmissions)
rather
than
from
problems
with
the
transmission
itself.
ZF
clutches,
in
particular,
are
very
sensitive
to
improper
cable
adjustments.
If you experience operating problems
with
the
transmission,
shut the engine
down.
First check
the
transmission-fluid
level,
then
have
a helper
move
the
cockpit
shift
lever
through
the
fuII
range
-
from
neutral
to
full
forward,
back
to
neutral,
into
fuIl
reverse,
and
back
to
neutral
-
while
you
observe
the
actuating lever
on
the
transmission.
If
the
remote
is
stiff
to
operate,
break the cable
loose
at
the
transmission
and
try
again.
If it
is
still stiff, check
the
cable
for
kinks
or
excessively
tight
bends,
and
check
any
linkage
for
binding.
Problem
Probable
Cause
Transmission
gears
cannot
be
shifted.
1.
Actuating
lever
is
loose.
Fails
to
move
into
gear.
2.
Shifting
cable
is
broken,
bent
or
A
new
cable
and
perhaps
a
new
linkage
mechanism
may
be
needed.
While
the
cable
is
loose,
shift
the
transmission
in
and
out
of gear
using
the
lever
on
the
side
of
the
transmission
to
make
sure
there's
no
binding
inside
the
case.
If
the
transmission
passes
these
tests,
crank
the
engine
and
have
a helper put it
in
forward
and
reverse
while
you
observe
the
propeIIer
shaft;
if
the
shaft isn't
turning,
the
transmission
needs
professional
attention.
If it
does
tum
but
there's
no
thrust,
check
to
see
you
still
have
a propeller
on
the
end
of
the
shaft
or,
if
you
have
a
folding
or
feathering
propeller,
that
it isn't
stuck
in
the
"no
pitch"
position.
NOTE:
If
you
suspect a major
problem
in
your
transmission,
immediately contact your
WESTERBEKE
dealer
or
an
authorized
marine
transmission
facility.
Verification/Remedy
1.
Tighten
damping
bolt
on
shifting
lever.
2.
Check
the
cable,
reattach
or
replace.
unattached.
Cable
radius
is
too
severe.
3.
Actuating
lever
is
binding
against
the
3.
Detach
the
shift
cable
and
operate
the
actuating
lever
by
hand.
Clearance
should
be
0.02
in
(0.5mm).
Transmission
shifts
into
gear,
1.
Output
coupling
is
not
turning.
1.
Transmission
needs
professional
attention.
but
fails
to
propel
the
boat.
2.
Propeller
shaft
is
not
tuming.
2.
The
coupling
bolts
are
sheared
or
the
coupling
is
Slipping
Output
coupling
is
turning.
on
the
propeller
shaft.
Tighten
or
replace
set
screws,
keys,
pins
and
coupling
bolts
as
necessary.
3.
Output
coupling
and
3.
Inspect
the
propeller.
It
may
be
missing
or
damaged.
propeller
shaft
are
turning.
A
folding
propeller
may
be
jammed.
A
variable
pitch
propeller
may
be
in
"no
pitch"
position.
Delay
of
gear
engagement
or
engages
1.
Actuating
lever
travel
N
to
B
not
1.
Adjust
cover
plate
until
the
lever
is
exact
mid-position.
only
after
an
increase
in
speed.
equal
to
N
to
A.
See
ACTUATING
LEVER
TEXT
AND
DIAGRAM.
2.
Actuating
level
travel
in
insufficient.
2.
Check
shift
lever
cable
length.
See
ACTUATING
LEVER
DIAGRAM.
3.
Actuating
lever
is
binding
against
cover
plate.
3.
Check
clearance,
adjust
if
necessary.
Transmission
noise
becomes
louder.
1.
Damage
starting
on
flexible
coupling
due
1.
Check
alignment,
inspect
flexible
coupling.
If
noise
perSists,
to
wear
or
fatigue,
possibly
due
to
inspect
the
damper
plate
between
the
transmission
and
the
misalignment
between
engine
and
engine.
Replace
if
necessary.
transmission.
2.
Beginning
damage
of
bearings
in
2.
Transmission
needs
professional
attention.
transmission
due
to
torsional
vibrations,
running
without
fluid,
overload,
wrong
alignment
of
transmission,
or
excessive
engine
output.
Chattering
transmission
noise,
1.
The
engine
or
propeller
generates
torsional
1.
Mount
a
flexible
coupling
with
another
stiffness
factor
mainly
at
low
engine
speed.
vibrations
in
the
drive
unit
which
produces
between
the
engine
and
transmission;
a
coupling
with
a
"chattering"
noise
in
the
transmission.
a
higher
stiffness
factor
might
be
sufficient.
2.
Inspect
the
damper
plate
between
the
engine
and
the
transmission.
Replace
if
necessary.
Boat
fails
to
attain
specified
max.
speed.
1.
Operating
temperature
is
high.
1.
Wrong
type
of
fluid.
Use
Dextron
III,
check
fluid
level.
2.
Operating
without
cooling.
2.
Check
cooler.
Inspect
coolant
hoses
and
coolant
flow.
Oil
Leakage.
1.
Corrosion
at
radial
sealing
ring
and
shaft.
1.
Transmission
needs
professional
attention.
Damaged
sealing
ring.
2.
Misalignment
of
output
flanges.
2.
Check
alignment.
Must
be
within
0.003
in
(0.08mm).
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