ZF Marine ZF 25, Operating Manual

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Operating Manual ZF/ZFE 25 A - ZF/ZFE 85 IV
7.1 Troubleshooting
First of all check, whether all items of operating instructions have been complied with.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLY OSSIBL OSSIBL CAUSED BY REMEDY
1. High fluid temperature Fluid level high Pump out fluid to max.
during operation mark on dipstick
Fluid level low Add fluid
Plugged or restricted Replace cooler and flush
fluid cooler water system
No water in cooling Check cooling system
system and repair
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2. Fluid on transmission housing
Loose screws Tighten to specification
Loose screw connections Tighten, replace
Loose dipstick Tighten, replace
Loose fluid filter Tighten, replace
Fluid level high Pump out fluid to max.
during operation mark on dipstick
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3. Fluid and water mixed Damaged fluid cooler Consult service station
4. Shifts hard Selector control Consult service station
Linkage Adjust
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5. Slow engagement Selector control Consult service station
Low fluid level Add fluid
Linkage Adjust
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6. No movement of the boat Selector control Consult service station
Improper selector position Adjust
Low fluid level Add fluid
Propeller missing Replace
Propeller shaft broken Consult service station
Transmission malfunction Consult service station
Engine malfunction Consult service station
No electric supply to electric Plug to be fitted
valves (ZFE only) Consult service station
In case of emergency
«Get home» feature can be
used (see pag. 10).
3) Stop the engine and check oil level
again.
If necessary, replenish with oil.
Excessive oil should be removed.
The fluid level on the dipstick
should be between the min. and
max. marks.
The fluid level should be checked
again after a short driving period.
6.1.8 STORAGE
If the transmission is stored for longer
time, for example winter storage, it
should be topped off through the dip-
stick hole with ATF to prevent the unit
from corrosion.
CAUTION
Change the fluid when putting the
unit into operation again.