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T R A N S M I S S I O N S
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GENERAL
Maintenance to the transmission will normally consist of
the following items .
• Checking oil level or changing oil . Regular scheduled
oil changes are an important part of the transmission .
When properly adjusted detent ball must be seated
into shift handle holes .
• Checking pressure in each circuit (if a problem is
detected) .
LUBRICATION
Due to the various installation angles and oil cooler set-
ups, it may be necessary to adjust your oil level .
Check Oil Level
The transmission should be at operating temperature
(180° max .) to get an accurate oil level reading . Oil will
expand when it is heated . Oil will drain back from the
cooler . Expansion and drainback can significantly affect
oil level .
Warm Oil Level Check
When the transmission is at operating temperature,
place selector lever in neutral . Shut off engine . Carefully
remove transmission dipstick . Immediately insert clean
dipstick (Do not screw into housing to check level) and
read oil level .
NOTE: Oil level must be checked immediately after
engine shut-down to prevent an incorrect reading .
Oil drains back into transmission from the cooler and
cooler lines .
Add or remove oil if necessary . Repeat the above
checking procedure as required until oil is at the dip-
stick mark .
Cold Oil Level Check
For ease of checking the oil prior to engine start-up,
a cold oil level mark can be made . To find the cold oil
level mark, the oil level must first be set according to
the warm oil level checking procedure . Then, let the
boat sit overnight . Insert clean dipstick and read oil
level .
Put a mark on the dipstick at the cold oil level reading .
You can use the new mark the check the oil level when
cold . If oil level adjustment is needed, add oil to the
new mark .
Approved Transmission Fluid
General Motors Dexron III fluids are recommended, but
any of the following automatic transmission fluids are
suitable for use in the 71L-72L transmissions . Approved
Specifications are:
1 . General Motors Dexron III or Dexron VI
2 . Ford Mercon
Do not mix different brands or types of transmission
fluid .
Changing Oil
Oil in transmission, cooler, and cooler lines should be
changed every 500 hours of operation or annually .
Section III Maintenance
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING: Manual Shift Only. Shift
linkage must be adjusted for proper
operation of transmission.
WARNING: Do not remove dipstick
with engine running. Hot oil can
cause burns.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION: Transmission mounting
bolts should be checked and
tightened to torque specified in
OEM manual. Do not overtighten!
Damage to the transmission can
result.
CAUTION: Clean around the area of
the dipstick before removing. Small
particles of dirt can cause damage
to internal components and cause
valves to stick.
CAUTION
CAUTION: If the transmission oil
temperature has exceeded 190° F
or the alarm sounds, the oil must
be changed in the transmission and
cooler system.
CAUTION
CAUTION: Severe service
conditions or high operating
temperatures may require more
frequent changes.