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OPERATION MANUAL ATX-2 PLUS BOOST (LITERS) 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.
A Good Practice A Good Practice 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.
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 12 INCH HOSE ADAPTER (STRAIGHT) (90° ) 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. •...
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.
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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.
CONNECTING TO THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 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.
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CONNECTING TO THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 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.
FLUSH Vehicle engine is running and the ATX-2 Plus is connected as previously described, 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.
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.
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 OFF before proceeding. Disconnect ATX-2 Plus from the vehicle battery.
By following this process, cross contamination between different types of fluids will be minimized. 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 turned OFF.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
EC Declaration of Conformity for Machinery Directive 98/37/EC MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., Service Solutions 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...