ATX-2+Boost - MAHLE Service Solutions
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1. 12 WER EE 13 Page 16 Part No 024 80077 00 024 80079 00 300 80035 00 026 80250 00 026 80248 00 300 80036 00 300 80028 00 026 80247 00 026 80248 00 021 80164 00 300 80034 00 022 801 11 00 300 80033 00 300 8001 4 00 300 80015 00 300 80038 00 300 80040 00 031 80002 00 300 80096 00 Description Keypad Overlay ATX 2 Plus Circuit Board ATX 2 Plus 12VDC 3 Way Solenoid 0 650CV 1 4 FPT 12VDC Sight Glass 1 4 FPT w screen Filter Mesh Cylinder 80 SS Check Valve 1 4 FPT X 1 4 FPT Viton Pressure Gauge Glass Sight 3 8 Barb Plastic w clear Bowl Filter Mesh Cylinder 80 SS Deck Fill Assy ATX 3 Way Solenoid 0 135CV 1 4 FPT 12VDC Pressure Switch 4 6 psig SPST Pump Gear 1 0 GPM 12VDC Hose Assy Straight Hose Assy 90 Degree New Fluid Tank Assy ATX 2 Used Fluid Tank Assy ATX 2 Load Cell 35 Kg Pump 1 8 GPM 12VDC FLOW amp WIRING DIAGRAM2. SIGHT GLASS FLUID DRAIN L PORT RED HOSE gt em Ss NEW FLUID FLL V A in FILTER BOWL CHECK CHECK Pe PRESSURE VALVE VALVE yy EXCHANGE piai La S2 SIGHT i y GLASS i _ a EXH CIRCULATE DRAIN WI FLUID NEW BLACK HOSE gt y P e New USED FLUID LA h S ed i TN EXCHANGE BOWL CHECK VALVE E fe FS LI USED FLUID TANK PUMP 2 RELAY 87a O F3 O7 Li 30 87 Pen jk a JE D FILTER AML 12 VDC EM Ee 3 T8 FLUORESCENT LIGHT PCB E 12 VDC GND j FRO FG F1 A 7 e RED i BLK PUMP 1 Foe TT PUMP 2 RELAY FOS R d S Nay F2 n S1 CIRC TO XCHC Fos 55 10 101 l S rn Se XCHG TO DRAIN F10 S e 121 Fos DATE 08 27 08 ATX 2 PLUS BOOS TMACHINE ELEC amp FLOW 2008 Page 17 570 80411 00 EC Declaration of Conformity for Machinery Directive 98 37 EC MAHLE Aftermarket Inc Service Solutions m H KR LE 10 Innovation Drive York Pennsylvania 17402 USA Phone 717 840 0678 Herewith declares that ATX 2 Plus Transmission Fluid Exchange Machine is in conformity with the provisions of the Machinery Directive directive 98 37 EC and with the national implementing legislation is in conformity with the provisions of the following other EC directives Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Emissions EN 61000 6 4 2001 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000 6 2 199
3. OPERATION MANUAL ATX 2 PLUS Boost Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchanger WARNING DO NOT pour anything except new transmission fluid into the fill port Serious damage will result The ATX 2 Plus must be connected to a FULLY CHARGED 12 volt battery This should be the battery in the vehicle being serviced Do not use a battery charger to power the ATX 2 Plus Use of undercharged batteries and battery chargers will damage the ATX 2 Plus and void the warranty MHAHLE MAHLE Aftermarket Inc 10 Innovation Drive York PA 17402 800 468 2321 www servicesolutions mahle com Manual P N 035 81478 00 REV C TABLE OF CONTENTS Component D Escnpuon EE 2 Safety Precauti nS ei enn ee 3 Keypad RE Let A Connecting to the Transmission Zweet geesgeteeu Eeer eeE EEGEN ee 6 SC 8 SCT Ge EE 8 BIO Wl Le CC 9 21 2 Quart EE 9 1 2 QUA a E EE 9 Disconnecting from the Transmission Gvstem nn 10 Empty Used geere aa a a EE Late 11 Giulev r TS 11 E ak EE 13 ECHT SE 14 eeler 15 Parts ee E 16 Fw cc Wiring Ee Tun EE 17 EC Declaration of Conformity for Machen 18 Calibration A Good Practice The ATX 2 Plus Boost is the most accurate of all transmission fluid exchange equipment due to the advanced load cell technology designed into the unit Most operating problems are usually fixed by performing a simple calibration procedure A good practice is to periodically calibrate the ATX 2 Plus Boost to e
4. After the pan is replaced refill the pan using the 1 2 Quart button refer to the 1 2 QUART section Check the transmission dip stick periodically while refilling to reach proper level Note If the ATX Plus will not add 1 2 quart there may not be enough fluid remaining in the transmission to satisfy the minimum pressure requirement To correct this situation stop engine Press Empty New Fluid and manually monitor the level of fluid in the new fluid tank Press the Stop button after two quarts have been added to the transmission Restart vehicle and verify the Ready LED is illuminated Check fluid level in the transmission The 1 2 Quart and 1 2 Quart procedures can be used to adjust the level Caution Do not let the engine run for more than one minute after the ATX 2 Plus buzzer sounds Letting the transmission run with an empty pan for an extended amount of time can cause serious damage to the transmission system Page 8 FLUID EXCHANGE 4 8 12 16 20 QUARTS 1 Vehicle engine is running and the ATX 2 Plus is connected as previously described READY light is illuminated 2 Determine vehicle transmission fluid capacity from the vehicle operator or service manual 3 Press the corresponding QUART button always round up for example if vehicle capacity is 6 5 quarts an 8 quart exchange would be selected 4 The change of fluid can be monitored through ATX 2 Plus Old New Sight Bowls These bowls display the new bright red fluid
5. Locate and disconnect the transmission cooler lines at the most convenient location A B At cooler line connecting to radiator usually most accessible if vehicle is not on lift At clamped rubber hose connection to transmission cooler usually most accessible if vehicle is on a lift Cooler is most often in front of the radiator At cooler line connecting to the transmission usually requires vehicle to be on a lift Page 6 CONNECTING TO THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 3 Select and install proper fitting adapters to disconnect points Use closest matching adapter and o ring to seal any leaks if exact matching adapter cannot be found In some cases it may be easier to use one of the open end rubber hose adapters on the disconnected male fitting on the cooler line then to select the matching adapter 4 Connect 12 inch adapter hoses to fitting adapters 5 Connect 10 ft black and red hoses right side of ATX 2 Plus to the 12 inch adapter hoses IMPORTANT Attempt to pull hoses apart to ensure couplers are attached properly 6 Connect red positive clamp on power cable to red positive terminal on vehicle battery Connect the black negative clamp to a ground on vehicle frame All lights on keypad should illuminate for 1 second and buzzer should pulse If not check connections and make sure REVERSE POLARITY light is not illuminated WARNING Handle battery connection cable with extreme caution Batteries
6. O EMPTY NEW FLUID TANK 1 2 QUART gd 4 2 QUART ei REVERSE POLARITY ee VJ REMOVE USED FLUID i N e ADD NEW FLUID a L READY o K EH PROCESS COMPLETE Caution KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Transmission fluid is emptied completely from the used fluid tank inside the ATX 2 Plus into a bulk used tank for proper disposal This procedure is performed when the used fluid tank is full or the used fluid tank capacity is not sufficient to perform the selected exchange The ATX 2 Plus buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is pushed when procedure is complete Refer to page 11 for complete instructions Used after the exchange process if fluid level is too high on the transmission dip stick Removes 1 2 quart of fluid from the transmission Fluid is moved by the vehicle transmission pump and in conjunction with the lower mounted diaphragm boost pump into the used fluid _ tank of the ATX 2 Plus The buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is pushed when procedure is complete Refer to page 9 for complete instructions Used after the exchange process if fluid level is too low on the transmission dip stick Adds 1 2 quart of transmission fluid to the transmission from the ATX 2 Plus NEW fluid tank Fluid is moved by the upper gear pump inside the ATX 2 Plus The buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is pushed when procedure is complete Refer to page 9 for complete
7. instructions Stops any procedure the moment it is pushed also used at the end of a procedure to acknowledge completion of process and turn buzzer off Illuminates when battery connection is backwards Iluminates when the used tank is too full or flashes when the capacity remaining is less than exchange amount selected The EMPTY Used procedure must be run to continue operation of the ATX 2 Plus Illuminates when the new fluid tank is empty or flashes when the new fluid level is less than the selected exchange amount The operator must add fluid to the new fluid tank of the ATX 2 Plus through the fill port Iluminates when the vehicle engine is running and connected properly to the ATX 2 Plus Illuminates when the selected process is complete The buzzer will sound continuously when this is illuminated Always use fingers to operate keypad Use of sharp objects will cause damage and void the warranty Page 5 CONNECTING TO THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM Transmission Si Cooler Lines Radiator 12 inch 90 Adapter Hose oe 12 inch Straight Adapter Hose IMPORTANT Check transmission fluid level according to manufacturer s instructions before connecting the ATX 2 Plus Adjust fluid level if required Add desired amount of transmission fluid to the new fluid tank through the ATX 2 Plus fill port Monitor fluid level through the Level Indicator
8. 2 Check transmission dip stick Press the 1 2 QUART button to lower the fluid level if the transmission system is overfilled 3 When process is complete the buzzer will sound continuously and the PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay illuminated until the STOP button is pressed 4 Check transmission dip stick for appropriate level 1 2 QUART 1 Vehicle engine is running and the ATX 2 Plus is connected as previously described READY light is illuminated 2 Check transmission dip stick Press the 1 2 QUART button to raise the fluid level if the transmission system is under filled 3 When process is complete the buzzer will sound continuously and the PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay illuminated until the STOP button is pressed 4 Check transmission dip stick for appropriate level Page 9 DISCONNECTING FROM THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM Caution Hoses fitting adapters and the engine may be extremely hot Use extreme caution when disconnecting Turn vehicle engine off READY light should go off Make sure READY light is OFF before proceeding Disconnect ATX 2 Plus from the vehicle battery Disconnect 10 ft black and red hoses from the 12 inch adapter hoses Disconnect 12 inch adapter hoses from fitting adapters connected to the transmission system Disconnect fitting adapters from the transmission system connection points Reconnect cooler lines Do not cross thread cooler line fittings when reconnecting to the transmission s
9. 8 QUARTS 12 QUARTS Ng 16 QUARTS M 20 QUARTS EMPTY NEW FLUID TANK Transmission fluid is recovered from vehicle and filtered before collecting in the used fluid tank The used fluid is pumped by the vehicle transmission pump and assisted by the ATX 2 Plus boost pump When the procedure is complete the ATX 2 Plus buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is pressed Refer to page 8 for complete instructions Filters and exchanges the USED transmission fluid from within the vehicle and replaces with NEW transmission fluid from within the ATX 2 Plus The fluid is removed from the vehicle by utilizing the vehicles transmission pump in conjunction with the lower mounted diaphragm boost pump within the ATX 2 Plus The NEW fluid is replaced to the transmission at the same rate as it is removed by using the upper mounted gear pump within the ATX 2 Plus The procedure is complete when the buzzer sounds continuously The buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is pressed Refer to page 9 for complete instructions Transmission fluid is emptied completely from new fluid tank inside the ATX 2 Plus It can be stored in a bulk container for later use This procedure is performed if a change in transmission fluid types is required The ATX 2 Plus buzzer will sound continuously until stop button is pushed when procedure is complete Refer to page 11 for complete instructions Page 4
10. generate explosive gases during normal operation Working in the vicinity of a lead acid or other automotive battery is dangerous Wear eye protection Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery Do not connect the black power clip to the negative post of the battery to avoid a spark 7 Set the park brake and turn engine on listen for the buzzer to sound once loudly and for the READY light on the keypad to stay illuminated The ATX 2 Plus pressure gauge on the control panel will indicate a positive pressure if the connection to the transmission is correct If buzzer does not sound and light does not illuminate IMMEDIATELY TURN ENGINE OFF and switch the black and red 10 ft hoses and repeat the above A For most Chrysler and Mitsubishi vehicles the transmission pump will be functioning when the vehicle is in Neutral instead of Park Perform the service in Neutral gear on these vehicles 8 Once the ATX 2 Plus is connected properly READY light stays illuminated the machine automatically goes into circulate mode Check hoses for heat if circulate is working correctly both hoses should be warm to the touch 9 The ATX 2 Plus pressure gauge will indicate the transmission operating pressure Refer to the manufacturers recommended pressure to determine if the transmission system is functioning correctly Page 7 Note FLUSH Vehicle engine is running and the ATX 2 Plus is connected as previously describ
11. leaving ATX 2 Plus and the dirty brown to black fluid coming from vehicle transmission system The color of the used should become almost equal to the new as exchange ends The liquid levels can be viewed through Level Indicators on either side of ATX 2 Plus left side for used right side for new 5 When exchange of transmission fluid is complete ATX 2 Plus will automatically switch to the bypass loop the buzzer will sound continuously and PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay illuminated until STOP button is pressed 6 Check transmission dip stick for level Use 1 2 1 2 QUART buttons as required to correct fluid level Servicing Vehicles with Transmission Thermostats Common for Ford vehicles With the vehicle engine running the READY light will illuminate but the service will not proceed if the transmission fluid is cold The fluid inside the transmission must be heated to approximately 180F The most efficient way to do this is to put the vehicle in reverse Setting the emergency brake using a pedal depressor or putting blocks behind the rear wheels can be done to help secure the vehicle MAHLE recommends that the vehicle is not left unattended while in gear The service may start with very little or no flow The service will commence and take approximately 15 minutes to complete 1 2 QUART 1 Vehicle engine is running and the ATX 2 Plus is connected as previously described READY light is illuminated
12. 9 The ATX 2 Plus was tested and certified to the EMC Directive by TUV America Inc 1775 Old Highway 8 NW Ste 104 New Brighton MN 55112 Phone 651 638 0262 Eric Shultz CE Vice President Technology Dated February 20 2013 Page 18
13. ate the used fluid load cell REMOVE USED FLUID will be flashing throughout the remaining steps A short beep will be heard b Press 1 2 QUART to calibrate the new fluid load cell ADD NEW FLUID will be flashing throughout the remaining steps A short beep will be heard The pump will run and empty the contents of the selected tank through the 8 ft black hose into the J collection container Press the STOP button when fluid is no longer leaving the machine through the black hose and the selected tank is empty The pump will stop running The 4 QUARTS will be flashing A short beep will be heard Check that the tank is empty Press the STOP button again The 12 QUARTS will be flashing A short beep will be heard This programs the minimum weight Place two 5 kg or one 10 kg calibration weight on the top of the selected tank 10 kg 22 Ibs Press the STOP button The 12 QUARTS will be illuminated A short beep will be heard This programs the maximum weight Remove calibration weight s and replace rear cover Press the STOP button again A short beep will be heard The machine returns to regular operating mode Page 15 EE ALIBRATION WEIGHT 1 Ch e oN d LOAD CELLS 8 FT BLACK HOSE COLLECTION CONTAINER a A ess Y PARTS IDENTIFICATION ATX 2 PLUS BOOST
14. ed READY light is illuminated Slowly add Flush Solution as recommended by the supplier into the vehicle through the transmission system dip stick port The ATX 2 Plus will now circulate the solution through the transmission system until a procedure is selected The Flush Solution will be removed from the system during the exchange procedure DRAIN PAN If transmission filter is to be replaced perform the following procedure before removing the transmission pan If not skip to the next procedure Vehicle engine is running and the ATX 2 Plus is connected as previously described READY light is illuminated Press the DRAIN PAN button on the keypad Buzzer will sound once and DRAIN PAN light will stay illuminated If an error occurs the buzzer will sound three times and the ATX 2 Plus will not proceed with the procedure check all connections Vehicle transmission pump in conjunction with boost pump will empty contents of transmission system into the ATX 2 Plus used fluid tank Liquid level can be viewed through the Used Fluid Level Indicator on the left side of the ATX 2 Plus When vehicle pan is emptied of transmission fluid the ATX 2 Plus will automatically switch to the circulate mode the buzzer will sound continuously and the PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay illuminated until the STOP button is pressed Turn the vehicle off IMMEDIATELY after ATX 2 Plus buzzer sounds The vehicle is now ready to have the transmission pan removed
15. fixed by performing a simple calibration procedure A good practice is to periodically calibrate the ATX 2 Plus to ensure optimum performance The following pages describe the reasons for calibration and the actual calibration procedure Precision calibration weight s are included with the ATX 2 Plus Page 13 ATX 2 PLUS CALIBRATION The ATX 2 Plus is a high tech electronically controlled machine for exchanging transmission fluid The ATX 2 Plus is connected in series with the transmission fluid flow path at the cooler hose The vehicles transmission pump along with the lower mounted diaphragm boost pump deposit used fluid into the ATX 2 Plus used fluid tank The ATX 2 Plus upper gear pump pushes new fluid to the transmission from the tank of new fluid in the ATX 2 Plus at the same or very similar rate as it is being removed from the transmission Transmission pumps vary in their flow rate from vehicle manufacturer to manufacturer This requires that the ATX 2 Plus monitor the old fluid coming from the transmission and then pump new fluid back to the transmission at the same rate The used and new fluid tanks in the ATX 2 Plus each sit on a weight scale load cell The increasing weight of used fluid is monitored by the electronic controller which in turn controls the speed of the ATX 2 Plus upper gear pump which is pumping new fluid to the transmission So the function of the ATX 2 Plus is to pump new fluid into the
16. l aid in removing the NEW fluid from the sight glass located on the front of the machine and the NEW fluid tank located inside the ATX Approximately 90 of the NEW fluid should be removed from NEW fluid sight glass when this process is complete Procedure will run until new tank is completely emptied or the STOP button is pressed If process is allowed to run until completion 30 seconds after new fluid tank is empty the buzzer will sound continuously and the PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay illuminated until the STOP button is pressed Visually inspect that the NEW fluid sight glass on the front of the machine is empty with only minimal fluid clinging to the bottom of the sight glass if NEW sight glass is still full repeat the EMPTY NEW process starting at step 3 above Disconnect fitting adapter from end of the 10 ft red hose Place end of 8 ft black hose left side of ATX 2 Plus Boost in bulk used fluid container Open ball valve on the end of the hose Press the EMPTY NEW button on the keypad Allow pump to run for approximately 15 seconds this will remove any new fluid trapped in drain hose Press STOP button and close ball valve on end of 8 ft black hose To further reduce cross contamination perform the following Pour 1 liter of the NEW fluid that will used in the next exchange into the NEW fluid tank through the fill port of the ATX Couple any fitting adapter to the end of the 10 ft red hose right side of ATX 2 Place end of ho
17. n will be minimized by performing the following NEW fluid draining process IMPORTANT This process must be followed to remove as much of the previous fluid from the machine as possible By following this process cross contamination between different types of fluids will be minimized 1 Connect red positive clamp on ATX 2 Plus Boost power cable to red positive terminal on vehicle battery Connect the black negative clamp to a ground on vehicle frame Vehicle engine is turnedOFF The 10 ft black and red hoses must be disconnected from the transmission READY light is off IMPORTANT Empty USED Fluid tank prior to emptying the NEW fluid to minimize cross contamination Follow the EMPTY USED process to remove the used fluid from the used tank 2 Couple any fitting adapter to the end of the 10 ft red hose right side of ATX 2 as shown below Place end of hose in bulk storage container for later use 10 FT RED HOSE 12 INCH HOSE ADAPTER ANY ADAPTER FROM ATX STRAIGHT used for exchange 3 Press the EMPTY NEW button on the keypad Page 11 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 EMPTY NEW Buzzer will sound and new transmission fluid will empty from the NEW tank inside the ATX 2 Plus Boost to the bulk storage container Level can be viewed through the Level Indicator on the right side of the ATX 2 Plus Boost When the NEW fluid tank is almost empty tilt the ATX back at approximately a 20 degree angle this wil
18. nsure optimum performance Precision calibration weight s are included with the ATX 2 Plus Boost COMPONENT DESCRIPTION Unpack all components Use laminated placard to verify fitting adapter quantities Contact MAHLE if any items are missing or damaged 12 INCH HOSE ADAPTER STRAIGHT S USED FLUID e SIGHT ae LF 8 FT BLACK HOSE e 12 INCH HOSE ADAPTER 90 VER PRESSURE GAUGE NEW USED SIGHT BOWLS FILTERS AA FILLPORT 7 10 FT RED HOSE 10 FT BLACK HOSE E vi 2 NEW FLUID SIGHT INDICATOR Page 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injury or death Read and understand the Operation Manual completely before operating this unit Always wear proper eye and skin protection when operating and maintaining this equipment Take precautions to keep clothing hair hands hoses etc away from all moving parts of the vehicle Many Automatic Transmission systems can be extremely hot and operate at high pressures Always use extreme caution when connecting and disconnecting hoses and adapters Always keep a fire extinguishing device nearby when working with flammable liquids Choose a well ventilated work area and avoid breathing any harmful fumes when performing a transmission fluid exchange Check engine oil level and coolan
19. oad cells is required when 1 REMOVE USED FLUID flashes and three beeps are heard when trying to select amount of fluid to be exchanged The level of fluid in the used fluid tank is observed to be such that the tank is not full or would not fill to capacity during an exchange procedure For example 8 QUARTS is pressed and there is obviously room in the used fluid tank to accept 10 or more quarts 2 ADD NEW FLUID flashes and three beeps are heard when trying to select amount of fluid to be exchanged For example 8 QUARTS is pressed and more than 10 quarts of fluid can be seen in the new fluid tank REMOVE USED FLUID flashes continuously ADD NEW FLUID flashes continuously 5 The control board is replaced for any reason Page 14 CALIBRATION OF LOAD CELLS The ATX 2 Plus has two tanks each mounted on a load cell One tank is for new fluid and one is for used fluid Each tank is permanently bolted to a load cell platform which cannot be removed from the unit The calibration procedure below must be performed for both load cells Never calibrate only one load cell as an imbalance may occur and the ATX 2 Plus will not operate correctly Remove the rear panel Place end of 8 ft black hose left side of ATX 2 Plus in bulk used fluid container Open ball valve on the end of the hose Press and hold 4 QUARTS and 20 QUARTS buttons until a long beep is heard Select which load cell is to be calibrated a Press 1 2 QUART to calibr
20. op performs high tech transmission services 1 2 Use tool tray for storage of tools and adapters only Keep the exterior surface clean Use a mild all purpose cleaner to wipe transmission fluid and dirt off the cabinet Do not allow the unit to sit outside in direct sunlight or inclement weather Excessive exposure to sunlight or moisture will cause serious damage and will void the warranty The ATX 2 Plus is not intended for mobile use where the unit is transported to customer sites Excessive vibration will shorten component life affect accuracy of performance and void the warranty If the ATX 2 Plus needs to be transported by vehicle remove all fluid in both the new and used tanks prior to transport Be gentle when moving the ATX 2 Plus around the shop Tip the unit and ease the front casters over any obstacles such as door jams air hoses and floor irregularities Periodically check all internal by lifting out the tool tray and external hoses for leaks or excessive wear Any weak hoses should be replaced immediately to avoid possible injury Check the four filter screens Item 4 and 6 on Page 15 often to avoid any blockage that may occur Clean out debris or replace the filter screen if necessary Calibration A Good Practice The ATX 2 Plus Boost is the most accurate of all transmission fluid exchange equipment due to the advanced load cell technology designed into the unit Most operating problems are usually
21. se in bulk storage container Press the EMPTY NEW button on the keypad Buzzer will sound and new transmission fluid will empty from the new tank inside the ATX 2 Plus Boost to the bulk storage container Level can be viewed through the Level Indicator on the right side of the ATX 2 Plus Boost When the NEW fluid tank is almost empty tilt the ATX back at approximately a 20 degree angle this will aid in removing the NEW fluid from the sight glass located on the front of the machine and the NEW fluid tank located inside the ATX Approximately 90 of the NEW fluid should be removed from NEW fluid sight glass when this process is complete Procedure will run until new tank is completely emptied or the STOP button is pressed If process is allowed to run until completion 30 seconds after new fluid tank is empty the buzzer will sound continuously and the PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay illuminated until the STOP button is pressed Disconnect fitting adapter from end of the 10 ft red hose By performing the last 7 steps the NEW Fluid lines will be wetted with the fluid that will be used to complete the next exchange and will flush any residual fluid clinging to the lines of the previous fluid that was used Page 12 MAINTENANCE The ATX 2 Plus will provide many years of reliable service if properly maintained The following checklist will ensure that the ATX 2 Plus will run at peak efficiency and present an image to your customers that your sh
22. t level Refill if low Do not perform the exchange if either is low Flush solutions are combustible and are harmful or fatal if swallowed If swallowed call doctor immediately and do not induce vomiting If Flush Solution gets in eyes flush with water immediately For contact with skin wash with soap and water Apply skin lotion if necessary to sooth irritation Immediately clean up any transmission fluid spills and use proper container for disposal Comply with local state and federal regulations for fluid disposal Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS must be obtained on all chemicals and placed in a shop file for reference IMPORTANT Check transmission fluid level according to manufacturer s instructions before connecting the ATX 2 Plus Boost Adjust fluid level if required Page 3 KEYPAD FUNCTIONS The ATX 2 Plus is an automatic transmission fluid exchanger featuring state of the art electronic controls with digital weight scales measuring the automatic transmission fluid coming into and going out of the machine Operation of the ATX 2 Plus is intuitive and very easy to master a EMPTY USED EMPTY NEW USED FLUID FLUID TANK READY GER i 12QUART C 12QUART Eai REVERSE 4 QUARTS STOP C 8 QUARTS POLARITY QO _ DRAN PAN 12 QUARTS 46 QUARTS PROCESS COMPLETE O 20 QUARTS O O Kay Nef NEW FLUID J PF DRAIN PAN 4QUARTS
23. transmission as the transmission pumps out used fluid at a rate that will Keep the transmission fluid level consistent Not too much and not too little This occurs with the design of the ATX 2 Plus in a near perfect world So what is the real world Real world conditions must be considered 1 Not all new transmission fluids weigh exactly the same They are very close 2 Old transmission fluids can have different weights Very old fluid can have a lot of solids suspended in the fluid and be very heavy 3 Not all transmissions pump or control the flow of fluid in the same way Some are very slow Others cycle the flow of fluid off and on to the cooling lines dependent on the temperature of the fluid To reduce the effect of the two conditions mentioned above the ATX 2 Plus contains a boost pump that assists the vehicles transmission pump in removing fluid ultimately to decrease the exchange time These real world inconsistencies are expected and therefore the add or remove Y2 quart feature was built into the ATX 2 Plus Slots are provided on the sides of the ATX 2 Plus so that the technician can see the fluid levels in the tanks The scales next to the slots approximately indicate the number of quarts in the tanks The only purpose of these slots is to give the technician an idea of when the used fluid tank might need to be emptied or how many bottles of new fluid to bring from the supply room to fill the new fluid tank Calibration of BOTH l
24. ystem Start vehicle engine and check for leaks at cooler line connection points tighten if necessary Vehicle transmission service is complete once transmission system is leak free GOOD PRACTICE Empty used fluid tank after every exchange procedure Page 10 EMPTY USED 1 Connect red positive clamp on ATX Plus power cable to red positive terminal on vehicle battery Connect the black negative clamp to a ground on vehicle frame vehicle engine is turned OFF The ATX 2 Plus 10 ft black and red hoses must be disconnected from the transmission READY light is off 2 Place end of 8 ft black hose left side of ATX 2 Plus in bulk used fluid container Open ball valve on the end of the hose 3 Press the EMPTY USED button on the keypad 4 Buzzer will sound and used transmission fluid will empty from the used tank inside the ATX 2 Plus to the bulk container Level can be viewed through the Level Indicator on the left side of the ATX 2 Plus 5 Procedure will run until used tank is completely emptied or the STOP button is pressed If process is allowed to run until completion 30 seconds after used fluid tank is empty the buzzer will sound continuously and the PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay illuminated until the STOP button is pressed 6 Close ball valve on the black hose and remove it from the bulk used fluid container EMPTY NEW When switching between two different ATF fluids cross contaminatio
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