Transmission Fluid - Taylor-Dunn TC-30 Operator's Manual

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Transmission Fluid

The transmission fluid type may vary depending on the transmission installed in your vehicle. The
transmission fluid should be changed if there is any discoloration or a strong odor.
WARNING
1) Park the vehicle on a level surface in an area approved for servicing a vehicle.
2) Make sure that the engine is at low idle.
3) Set the park brake.
4) Place the transmission lever in Park. If Park is not available, place the transmission
in Neutral and place blocks on the wheels to prevent vehicle movement.
5. Thoroughly clean area around the transmission dip stick before removing.
Cold Check
The cold check is performed to be certain that there is enough fluid in the transmission for it to
operate without damage.
6. Run the engine at 1000-1500 RPM for
1-minute to purge air from the system.
7. Firmly apply the service brake and shift
through all available gears.
8. Shift to Park or Neutral and allow to idle.
9. Remove the dipstick, wipe clean and
reinsert into the tube.
10. Remove again check fluid level.
• If the fluid IS NOT within the "Cold
Check" band, then drain or add fluid
as needed to bring it into range.
• Once the fluid is within the "Cold Check" band then proceed to the Hot Check procedure.
Hot Check
11. Operate the transmission in "D" or "F" until the sump temperature is between 160º - 200ºF
(71º-93ºC).
Note: If transmission temperature gauge is not available, operate until engine is at normal operating
temperature and operate the transmission under load for 1-hour.
12. Park the vehicle per warnings listed at the beginning of the procedure.
13. Remove the dipstick, wipe clean and reinsert into the tube.
14. Remove again check fluid level.
• If the fluid is not within the "Hot Run" band then drain or add fluid as required.
Transmission Fluid Specifications:
Ford C6
Meets or exceeds Ford specification ESW-M2C33-F
Allison AT545 and 1000
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Dextron III (below -13ºF [-25ºC] require preheat before operation)
Allison Approved TES 295
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NOTICE
Transmission fluid rises with temperature.
Do not fill beyond the "Cold Check" band on
the dipstick when the transmission is below
normal operating temperature.
An overfilled transmission may overheat and/
or leak fluid leading to transmission damage.
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(below -22ºF [-30ºC] requires preheat before operation)
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