MotorVac TRANSTECH HD - Manual (Page 11)

Before You Begin
First Time Operation / Priming Procedure
NOTE
This unit has been tested with Dextron lll Automatic
Transmission Fluid, and is ready for service after receiving
inspection of the unit.
Remember to send in your warranty card to properly
register your machine.
1.
Check the output/return hoses, battery connections, and all external components for damage.
2. Fill the unit’s reservoir with a minimum of 20 quarts of new transmission fluid.
3. Connect two compatible adapters to each other, secure tightly. Attach the output/return hoses together
using the proper adapters.
4. Insert the Disposal hose into the unit filler neck (or into a suitable container if the unit has been used to
service a vehicle previously).
5. Attach the unit’s black (
-
) negative battery clip to a solid ground point as far from the battery as
possible, (do not connect the positive battery connector yet).
6. Press the and hold CHANGE FLUID button, connect the positive power harness clamp to the vehicle’s
12 volt battery, allow the unit to run until the EMPTY WASTE light begins to flash, then press STOP.
7. Press the EMPTY WASTE button, let unit run until it stops automatically.
8. Press the DRAIN button to release pressure contained within the output/return hoses.
9. Disconnect power to machine and check new transmission fluid level, add if necessary.
10. The unit is now ready to perform a service. See service instructions for procedure.
NOTE
Steps 1-9 must be performed BEFORE first time operation
and/or any time the unit’s reservoir is completely drained of
fluid.