SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 30
VELVET DRIVE 5000 SERIES TRANMISSION
Transmission Fluid Level
TRANSMISSION WARM
The transmission should be at operating temperature (190° maximum) to get an accurate
oil level reading. Oil will expand when heated. Oil will drain back from the cooler. Expansion
and drain-back can significantly affect oil level.
IMPORTANT: Oil level must be checked immediately after engine shut-down to pre-
vent an incorrect reading. Oil drains back into the transmission from the cooler and
cooler lines.
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When the transmission is at operating temperature, place selector lever in NEUTRAL.
Shut off engine.
Remove dipstick and wipe clean.
IMPORTANT: Do not screw dipstick in; press it firmly in and remove.
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Immediately insert clean dipstick and read oil level.
Add or remove oil as necessary until the oil is at the required mark.
TRANSMISSION COLD
NOTE: 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.
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Let the boat sit overnight. Insert clean dipstick and read level.
Put a mark on the dipstick at the cold oil level.
NOTE: You can use the new mark to check the oil level when cold. If oil level adjustment
is needed, add oil to the new mark.
FILLING
If transmission fluid level is low, use specified transmission fluid to fill.
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Remove dipstick.
Fill transmission with fluid, through dipstick hole, to bring fluid up to full mark.
Reinstall dipstick. Be sure to tighten T-handle securely. DO NOT overtighten.
If transmission fluid level was extremely low, carefully check transmission, fluid cooler
and hoses for leaks.
INDEX
90-863161
SEPTEMBER 2000
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