Westerbeke 12C-TWO Operators Manual And Installation Manual page 59

Controls
The only controls required to operate the transmission is a single lever remote control cable. The cable
should be attached to the gear box lever using the cable bracket supplied with the unit. Both the gear box
lever and the remote control lever must be in the NEUTRAL position when the cable is attached to the
gear box lever. This allows the remote cable an equal throw distance to shift the gear box into
FORWARD or into REVERSE from the NEUTRAL position without running out of cable. Allow
approximately l.18 inches (I 3/16) of cable throw from the NEUTRAL position on the transmission's gear
box lever to each of the two drive positions.
NOTE: If the throw distance (or travel) of the remote cable is too short, the gear box lever cannot fully
engage the transmission into FORWARD or REVERSE. In this situation, the transmission's clutch plates
will wear prematurely and the transmission will eventually fail.
Remote Control Shifting Cable
Neutral
Forward
0
Reverse
A B
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o
O.
I
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Counter Clockwise
Clockwise
Transmission Cover Plate
0 0
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Shifting Lever
Cover Plate Hub
Shifting Lever Hub
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0.5 mm Clearance
NOTE: Excessive throw distance in the remote control lever is not detrimental to the transmission. Note
that the position of the remote control lever should align with the NEUTRAL marking on its bracket when
the transmission is really in NEUTRAL.
Shifting
To shift the transmission from NEUTRAL to FORWARD, exert a heavy push to the remote control lever.
A gentle throw may not carry enough force to actually shift the transmission's internal gears. A gentle
throw is signaled by the transmission not engaging into the desired drive. Make sure the remote control
lever is lubricated at least once each operating session. Shift the transmission while the engine is running
at 1200 rpm or below. The clutch pack within the transmission makes an audible "clunk" when engaging
into gear.
Moving the shift lever toward the output shaft (coupling end) of the transmission puts the transmission in
FORWARD. Moving the shift lever toward the engine puts the transmission in REVERSE.
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