Maintenance Procedures ........20 - Section 4.02: V. REPLACEMENT PARTS ............21 WARRANTY ................23 CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION For product information, tech support, or to order replacement parts, call: 1-800-303-5874 Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
• It operates off the 12-volt battery of the vehicle being serviced. • It does not require a pit, lift, or ramp. • The TSD450 hooks up directly to one of the vehicle’s transmission cooler lines for a transmission fluid exchange or through the dipstick.
1.01 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE For your safety, read this manual thoroughly before operating your TSD450 unit. Your TSD450 unit is intended for use by properly trained, skilled professional automotive technicians. The safety messages presented below and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the operator to exercise care when using this unit.
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Risk of Fire Read Instructions Before Use Risk of Explosion Mandatory Eye Protection Risk of Entanglement Mandatory Protective Gloves Dangerous Fumes Mandatory Protective Clothing Do Not Pull or Move Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
Improper use and operation. • Read, understand and follow all safety messages and operational procedures in this manual before operating the Flo-Dynamics TSD450. • This equipment should be operated only by qualified personnel. • Use this equipment only as described in this manual.
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Contact with moving parts can cause injury. Risk of fire or explosion. • Do not operate the TSD450 in the vicinity of open containers of flammable liquids such as gasoline. • Keep hoses and jumper cables away from heat sources and sharp edges.
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“Appendix C – Replacement Parts” to order new hoses. • The use of any other accessories not specified in this manual may create a hazard. Tools that slip or break can cause injury. Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
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• Care should be taken to arrange the battery cables and service hoses so that they will not be tripped over or pulled. • Never pull on the power cables or service hoses to transport the TSD450. Damage may occur to these components, or machine may tip over.
• Delivers chemical in less than a minute • Chemical injection is fully integrated into inline exchange routine • Chemical injection functionality as a standalone menu option • Adjusts final fluid level to offset added chemicals Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
95 lbs TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: Power: 12-Volt DC from vehicle battery Fuse: 15 Amp Fluid Sensors: Accurate sensor technology Filters: 22-micron absolute fluid filters Operating Temperature: 65º to 150ºF (15º to 65ºC) Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
Press 2 for Filter Replacement. When this is selected, the machine will pause during the exchange and prompt you to change the vehicle’s transmission filter. Follow the on-screen instructions. Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
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Press 1 for Inline Exchange. Vehicles with Internal Transmission Thermostats: Before a transmission fluid exchange service can be performed, refer to O.E. recommended procedure to ensure transmission fluid flow through transmission cooler. Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
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Once the exchange is finished, the screen will beep and display “Complete”. Add Transmission Treatment. See “Adding Chemicals” section. FUNCTIONS USED DURING AN EXCHANGE Press 0 at any time to return to the main menu. Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
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If the exchange stops and the display reads “Halted – Shift to Neutral”, set the vehicle’s parking brake, shift to neutral, and press the Green Button to resume the exchange. Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
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The fluid level in the vehicle will be adjusted automatically based on the volume of chemicals used. Perform the normal final fluid level adjustment after the exchange is completed. Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
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▼twice from the main menu. Press 1 to fully drain the NEW FLUID tank, or 2 to fully drain the USED FLUID tank. After fully draining either fluid tank, the machine must be primed. Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
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Use a standard filter band clamp tool to unscrew old filters, and replace them with new filters. Make sure new filters are on tight. IMPORTANT: Machine must be primed after filter change. Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
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Green Button. The exchange will resume where it left off. CYCLE VALVES From the main menu, press ▼ to proceed to the next menu. Press 9 to cycle the valves. Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
This helps eliminate surface tension caused by debris and contamination from the air. Using a sharp pick, remove screen. Clean using degreaser and brush, and blow out with air compressor. • Periodically Wipe Down Exterior using a soft, damp cloth. Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
Flo-Dynamics TSD450™ V. Replacement Parts ® V. REPLACEMENT PARTS Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
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TANK BRACKET - BLACK P941616 COOLING FAN COVER BLACK P941725 SHORT SHEPHERD HOOK ASSEMBLY R940750 CHASSIS - BLACK R940752 TOP - BLACK R942118 CASTER 4 W/BRAKE R942129 SCREEN BASKET R942137 CASTER 4 SWIVEL Operations Manual Printed in the U.S.A. for Flo-Dynamics ®...
LIMITED ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY Flo-Dynamics TSD450 Flo-Dynamics warrants only to the original Purchaser that under normal use, care and service, the Equipment (except as otherwise provided herein) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of original invoice. External hoses, remote control modules, adapters and all other attachments, supplies and consumables (except as otherwise provided herein) are warranted for 90 calendar days from the date of original invoice.
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