Transmission Fluid Level - Hot Check - Holiday Navigator 2003 Owner's Manual

To Check the Fluid When Cold:
• Park the motorhome on a level surface. Set the parking brake.
• With the engine operated at a low idle, put the transmission in N
(Neutral).
• Chock the wheels to prevent the motorhome from moving.
• Allow the engine to run at idle (500-800 RPM) for one minute.
• Apply the service brakes and shift to D (Drive), then to N
(Neutral) and next to R (Reverse) to fill the system. Finally shift
to N (Neutral) and release the service brakes. Allow the engine to
continue to run at idle (500-800 RPM).
• Remove the dipstick and wipe clean. Reinsert the dipstick fully
into the tube and remove to check fluid level. Repeat this to verify
the reading if needed.
• Safe operating level is anywhere within the COLD CHECK band
on the dipstick. The fluid level is sufficient enough to operate until
a HOT CHECK can be performed.
• If the level is not within this band, add or drain the fluid as necessary
to put the level to the middle of the COLD CHECK band.
• Perform the HOT CHECK at the first opportunity after reaching
normal operating temperatures (160º - 200º F/71º - 93º C).
CAUTION: Low or high fluid level can cause overheating and
irregular shift patterns. These conditions can damage the
transmission if not corrected.
• Fluid level rises as temperature increases. Fluid must be hot to
ensure an accurate check.
• Be sure fluid has reached normal operating temperature (160º -
200º F/71º - 93º C). If a transmission temperature gauge is not
present, check the fluid level when the engine water temperature
gauge has stabilized and the transmission has been operated under
the load for at least one hour.
• Park the motorhome on a level surface and shift to N (Neutral).
Apply the parking brake and allow the engine to idle (500 - 800 RPM).
• After wiping the dipstick clean, check the fluid level. Safe operating
level is anywhere within the HOT RUN band on the dipstick.
• The width of the HOT RUN band is approximately one quart of
fluid at normal temperature range.
• If the level is not within this band, add or drain the fluid as necessary
to put the level within the HOT RUN band.
• Be sure that the fluid level checks are consistent. Check the level
more than once. If the readings are not consistent, ensure that the
transmission breather is clean and not clogged. If the readings are still
not consistent, contact the nearest Allison distributor or dealer.
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