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8. FAULT FINDING
The following fault finding chart is designed to help diagnose some of the problems which might be encountered. It
assumes that the installation and operating instructions in this manual have been followed and we advise that these are
checked before proceeding to fault finding.
To avoid prejudicing warranty rights, no repair or other work should be done on the Gearbox during the warranty without
first contacting PRM Newage Ltd. or an authorised distributor or dealer for advice.
FAULT FINDING CHART
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
REASON
REMEDY
No drive ahead or astern
Broken Drive Plate
Broken Input Shaft
Broken Output Shaft
Replace Drive Plate
Replace Input Shaft
Replace Output Shaft
Propeller speed does not
increase with Engine speed,
ahead and astern
Remote control Cable or
linkage not allowing F-N-R
Lever to move correct
distance
Too much oil within Gearbox
Remove cable and operate
Lever by hand to check
movement. Adjust cable if
necessary
Recheck oil level and adjust.
Propeller speed does not
increase with Engine speed
in one direction only
Damaged Clutch Cones
Too much oil within Gearbox
Incorrect Lever setting
Remove and examine Clutch
and replace if necessary
Reset lever to end stops
Recheck oil level and adjust.
Excessive noise from
Gearbox at low speeds
Engine idle speed set too low
Torsional vibration
Faulty adjustment
Torsional incompatibility of
elements in driveline
Increase idling speed
If not cured by increasing
Engine idling speed, refer to
engine supplier
Excessive noise throughout
operating range
Defective Input Coupling
Propeller Shaft misalignment
Input Coupling worn or
damaged
Hull flexing or faulty
installation
Remove, examine and replace
if necessary
Check the alignment of the
Propeller Shaft Coupling; if
necessary rectify by adjusting
the Shims under the Engine
mounts or the Engine mounts
themselves
Excessive vibration
throughout operating range
Propeller out of balance
Engine/Gearbox
misalignment
Defective Bearing
Propeller damaged or badly
machined
Faulty installation
Bearing worn or damaged
Remove the Propeller and
check that the pitch, weight,
diameter and balance of all the
blades are equal and rectify if
necessary
Remove the Transmission and
check that the Flywheel face is
flat and that the Flexible Input
Coupling is aligned correctly
Isolate defective Bearing,
remove and replace
Excessive oil temperature
Power too high
Oil level too high/low
Incorrect Engine rating
Incorrect oil type
Re-assess Engine power
Fill with correct oil
Fill to correct oil level on
Dipstick
Oil level needs constant
topping up
Oil leaks
Defective Oil Seal, Sealant or
‘O’ Ring
Clean the outside of the
Gearcase, particularly around
the ends of Shafts including the
Output Shaft. Run the Engine
and inspect the Gearbox for
leaks. Replace seals as required
Escape of high pressure from
Gearbox when Dipstick is
removed
Defective Breather causing
leaks past Oil Seals
Contact distributor or factory for
advice
Difficulty in moving single
Lever control
Faulty installation
Incorrect Selector adjustment
Remote control operating
cable kinked or frayed
Re check adjustment see 9.7.6
for procedure
Check the installation and
eliminate all tight bends in the
cable
Warning:
Before carrying out any service work always ensure that the Engine is switched off and
disconnect the operating cable from the Gearbox.
Caution:
The above operations should be carried out by suitably qualified personnel and strictly in
accordance with the procedures detailed in the workshop manual
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