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.
7.1 Troubleshooting
First of all check, whether all items of operating instructions have been complied with.
SyMPTOM
1. High fluid temperature
2. Fluid on transmission housing
3. Fluid and water mixed
4. Shifts hard
5. Slow engagement
6. No movement of the boat
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Operating Manual ZF/ZFE 25 A - ZF/ZFE 85 IV
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
POSSIBLy CAUSED By
Fluid level high
during operation
Fluid level low
Plugged or restricted
fluid cooler
No water in cooling
system
Unknown
Loose screws
Loose screw connections
Loose dipstick
Loose fluid filter
Fluid level high
during operation
Unknown
Damaged fluid cooler
Selector control
Linkage
Unknown
Selector control
Low fluid level
Linkage
Unknown
Selector control
Improper selector position
Low fluid level
Propeller missing
Propeller shaft broken
Transmission malfunction
Engine malfunction
No electric supply to electric
valves (ZFE only)
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.
REMEDy
Pump out fluid to max.
mark on dipstick
Add fluid
Replace cooler and flush
water system
Check cooling system
and repair
Consult service station
Tighten to specification
Tighten, replace
Tighten, replace
Tighten, replace
Pump out fluid to max.
mark on dipstick
Consult service station
Consult service station
Consult service station
Adjust
Consult service station
Consult service station
Add fluid
Adjust
Consult service station
Consult service station
Adjust
Add fluid
Replace
Consult service station
Consult service station
Consult service station
Plug to be fitted
Consult service station
In case of emergency
«Get home» feature can be
used (see pag. 10).
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