Empty Dipstick Wand Drippage ......................14 Statement / Commitment ........................15 Introduction Thank you for purchasing Symtech Corporations Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchange System. The is state of the art and incorporates the latest technology and techniques to quickly perform all required periodic maintenance services for automatic transmissions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PRECAUTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH Always use extreme caution and forethought when servicing automotive systems! Automotive systems are extremely hot and contain high pressure. Always read and understand the entire Operations Manual before operating! ...
Before Starting Adjust the transmission fluid level according to the manufacturer’s instructions or take note of level. Be aware that some vehicles require the fluid level to be checked in “PARK” and some in “NEUTRAL.” WARNING: TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO SECURE THE VEHICLE WHEN CHECKING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVELS OR PERFORMING SERVICES!! ...
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CONTROL PANEL LAYOUT NEW Fluid Display 2. USED Fluid Display 3. INCREASE Fluid Amount 4. DECREASE Fluid Amount 5. POWER ON LED 6. STOP-RESET System 7. QUARTS / LITERS Mode 8. EXCHANGE AMOUNT Set 9. SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE Mode 10. REVERSE POLARITY LED 11.
Control Panel Descriptions and Functions The following information is intended to familiarize the operator with the control panel and its functions. It is designed to replace the guidelines and safety warnings found in the remainder of this document. The complete Operations Manual must be read and understood and the warnings must be taken note of before operating the machine.
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8) EXCHANGE AMOUNT – Exchange amount selection button and indicator LED used to select amount of fluid to be exchange in either mode. Default amount is 12 quarts. 9) SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE – Function selection button and indicator LED used to select “batch” removal and addition of transmission fluid to complete an exchange. NOTE: SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE results in the HIGHEST EFFICIENCY exchange, but requires technician intervention.
There are two types of dipstick fluid exchange services that can be performed, SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE mode and AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE mode. There are advantages and disadvantages to either – only Symtech’s offers the best of both worlds: The SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE mode is primarily a vehicle off process that maximizes exchange efficiency by removing used fluid and adding new transmission fluid in “batches”...
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low or the fluid in the USED tank is high, take the appropriate steps at this time to add NEW, or empty USED fluid(s). See page 14 for instructions. SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE MODE (Continued) 5) Select EXCHANGE AMOUNT. LED light will remain on during the entire process until complete.
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SEMI-AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE MODE (Continued) 11) Should the amount of USED fluid drained and NEW fluid refilled be less than the total amount to be exchanged entered in Step 6, the DRAIN PAN LED will flash and NEW fluid display will indicate the remaining amount of total fluid yet to be exchanged.
AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE MODE 1) Bring vehicle to normal operating temperature. Check vehicle’s automatic transmission fluid level. Adjust as required to obtain proper operating level. TURN OFF VEHICLE!!! 2) Check vehicle’s owners manual for specified transmission fluid type and capacity. Fill the NEW fluid tank with appropriate amount and type of transmission fluid to perform fluid exchange.
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when RESUME REFILL LED turns off, READY light turns on, the AUTOMATIC LED begins to flash, and the alert sounds. 9) START AND LET VEHICLE RUN. Depress AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE mode button and 30-second countdown timer begins to allow co-mingling of new fluid in transmission. Shift through gears for at least ten seconds for better exchange.
Semi-Automatic Exchange Process, Easy Reference Preparation 1) Run vehicle and check transmission fluid level. 2) Shut-off vehicle and insert dipstick extraction wand–check for fluid. 3) Connect dipstick extraction wand to auto valve female coupler. Operation 1) Connect to vehicle battery 2) Turn on Main Power 3) Select EXCHANGE AMOUNT function.
Drain Pan, Filter Changes, or Other Services The DRAIN PAN feature allows the operator to remove fluid to perform transmission filter changes or other service work on the transmission. The on-board battery feature allows RESUME-REFILL amount retention while transmission service is performed. To drain transmission and re-fill: 1) Bring vehicle to normal operating temperature.
8) Upon completion of fluid re-filling, check vehicle’s transmission fluid level as specified. Add or extract fluid to achieve proper fluid level by selecting the appropriate ADD FLUID or REMOVE FLUID buttons on the control panel. Additions displayed in NEW fluid display while removals are displayed in USED fluid display.
(90) days. Exception to this policy will be individually evaluated and must be approved by Symtech Corporate. The sole obligation under this warranty shall be to repair, or replace any defective product, or component thereof which upon examination are deemed to the manufacturers satisfaction to be defective.
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