
ROUTINE
CHECKS
AND
MAINTENANCE
ANNUAL
CHECKS
1.
PROPELLER
AND
OUTPUT
SHAFT
ALIGNMENT:
This
check
should
also
be
made
any
time
the
propeller
strikes
a
heavy
object
and
after
any
acci-
dent
where
the
boat
is
stopped
suddenly.
Shaft
alignment
should
also
be
checked
after
the
boat
has
been
lifted
by
a
hoist
or
moved
on
a
tr
ailer
.
2.
SHIFT
LEVER
POSITIONING:
The
selector
controls
must
position
the
shift
lever
exactly
in
F,
Nand
R
selection
positions
with
the
ball
poppet
centered
in
the
shift
lever
hole
for
each
position.
3.
BOLT
TORQUE:
Check
all
bolts
for
tightness.
4.
COOLER
CONNECTIONS:
Check
water
lines,
oil
lines
and
connections
for
leakage.
Make
sure
lines
are
securely
fastened
to
prevent
shifting.
5.
CHANGING
OIL:
A
seasonal
oil
change
is
recommended
in
pleasure
boats.
Work
boats
require
more
frequent
changes.
Change
oil
any
time
the
oil
becomes
contaminated,
changes
color
or
becomes
rancid
smelling.
Automatic
transmission
fluids
(ATF),
Type
A
is
recommended
for
use.
DAILY
CHECKS
1.
Check
transmission
oil
level.
2.
Check
for
any
signs
of
oil
leakage
in
the
bellhousing,
at
gasket
sealing
surfaces
or
at
the
output
shaft
oil
seal.
3.
A
quick
visual
check
of
the
general
condition
of
the
equipment
may
cause
faulty
equipment
to
be
detected.
4.
Listen
for
any
unusual
noises
and
investigate
to
determine
the
cause
of
any
such
noises.
WINTER
STORAGE
1.
Drain
water
freezing
in
collecting.
GENERAL
CHECKS
from
transmission
oil
cooler.
This
will
prevent
cooler
climates,
and
prevent
harmful
deposits
from
1.
Check
coupling
alignment
each
time
a
tr
ansmiss
ion
is
replaced
in
the
boat.
2.
Check
shift
linkage
adjustment
to
insure
that
the
transmission
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