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Transmission Fluid
CAUTION
PCM Engines uses marine transmissions supplied
by several manufacturers. The maintenance
requirements can be different between these
manufacturers. It is important that you refer to
the operation and maintenance manual supplied
by the transmission manufacturer before you
attempt to perform maintenance on your own. If
no maintenance manual is available, PCM Engines
recommends that you contact your dealer service
department for any required maintenance or service
instructions.
PCM 80 Series 1.23:1 Transmissions
1. The fluid level must be checked in one of the
following conditions:
A. Engine/Transmission is cold;
B. Engine/Transmission has been shut off for at
least 2 minutes to allow fluid to drain back.
2. Remove the dipstick by turning the T-handle
counterclockwise. Wipe the dipstick off using a
clean cloth.
3. Re-insert the dipstick to the threads (DO NOT
screw the dipstick in) and remove. Observe the
fluid level.
4. The fluid level should be at the "FULL" mark. If
low, add the specified fluid in small increments
through the dipstick hole in the transmission.
Repeat the checking procedures until the fluid
NEW 80A DIPSTICK_07-29-13
P/N: R041100
level is at the "FULL" mark.
5. Replace the dipstick and tighten securely.
Figure 11-2 80 Series 1.23:1Transmission Dipstick and
Location
ENGINE MAINTENANCE - 11
Do not attempt to remove the transmission dipstick
while the engine is running. Hot transmission fluid
could be sprayed from the dipstick hole.
PCM 80 Series 1:1 Transmissions
(Dipstick Handle has a "hole" as a Dipstick Identifier)
NOTE: If the Dipstick Handle does not contain the "hole"
identifier, consult PCM Customer Service for the proper
Checking Procedure.
1. The fluid level must be checked in one of the
following conditions:
A. Engine/Transmission is cold;
B. Engine/Transmission has been shut off for at
2. Remove the dipstick by turning the T-handle
counterclockwise. Wipe the dipstick off using a
clean cloth.
3. Re-insert the dipstick to the threads (DO NOT
screw the dipstick in) and remove. Observe the
fluid level.
4. The fluid level should be at the "FULL" mark. If
low, add the specified fluid in small increments
through the dipstick hole in the transmission.
Repeat the checking procedures until the fluid
level is at the "FULL" mark.
5. Replace the dipstick and tighten securely.
FULL
ADD
Figure 11-3 80 Series 1:1Transmission Dipstick and
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WARNING
least 2 minutes to allow fluid to drain back.
Dipstick
Location
Dipstick
Identifier
25
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