So I just purchased this vessel and when checking the dip stick for the transmission I can’t see any fluid really. I’ve added almost a quart and still nothing. How much fluid does this tranny take?
Kanzaki transmission dip stick
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Suggest looking for the transmission model number and find the manual to confirm its fluid capacity as it will not take much. The link below might provide some useful information. Attached is the manual for a number of transmission models that might help.
Yanmar Transmission Oil Level
Does anyone know how much oil should be in the transmission of a Yanmar 2GM20F. The dipstick on mine only shows one groove at the very bottom... No typical min/max lines. The cap/dip stick looks original and the manual I have does not list a volume that I can find. Thanks in advance. G.
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One quart is too much. My 343 that has a KM2P-1 Kanzaki requires .3L ~ 10 oz. Check your yanmar manual or spec plate on transmission for the recommended oil and quantitiy. A mechanic told about an easy method to visualize the oil level. Remove the dipstick and wipe clean, then reinsert ( do not screw in), remove dipstick and roll it on a clean paper towel to visualize the oil level. The transmission oil is clear and really difficult to see on the stick; the paper towel trick works well. Be careful when threading the plastic end cap into the transmission, it is fragile and prone to cross threading and breakage. I replaced mine a couple years ago with an after market dipstick from Cariblue Marine; expensive, but super quality. www.caribluemarine.com
Different brand and model here. Bell housing on our engine states the type lubricate, which is ATF. End of dip stick has a ring indentation, which is the full level when the stick is placed on the housing and not screwed in. Takes very little.
You need to remove some of the oil in the overfilled transmission before you run it. If you don't; at best, oil will squirt out of the vent in the top of the dip stick, and at worst, your transmission will be damaged.
I can’t see anything on mine either..... but what I do is pull it out and place it on brown paper to see wet mark. I change the fluid annually and have never lost a drop.... the plate on the trans usually says how much fluid and type required. Mine is .5 liter (1/2 liter) so you may not want to run until you know.
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The manual I just downloaded was for a ton of different Kanzaki transmissions. This is the text:
Transmission Oil Level Check screw it in. Pull out the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick. Check the transmission oil level on a weekly basis.
1. With the boat at rest in the water and the engine off, unscrew the dipstick (Figure 39, typical). Wipe it with clean rag or paper towel. Reinsert the dipstick, but do not screw it in. Pull out the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick.
Transmission Oil Level Check screw it in. Pull out the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick. Check the transmission oil level on a weekly basis.
1. With the boat at rest in the water and the engine off, unscrew the dipstick (Figure 39, typical). Wipe it with clean rag or paper towel. Reinsert the dipstick, but do not screw it in. Pull out the dipstick and read the oil level on the dipstick.