MotorVac TRANSTECH III - Manual (Page 15)

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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How is the CLEAN FLUID tank completely emptied in order to change fluid type?
The TransTech III clean tank can be completely emptied. First connect the positive battery
cable to a battery’s positive post. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery’s negative
post. Install an adapter into the unit’s clean side hose. Insert the hose with adapter into a suit-
able container and tip the unit back slightly. Press and hold the CHANGE FLUID button for five
seconds (DRAIN and FILL lights will blink). Control board is now in ‘manual’ mode. Press the
FILL button. The pump will run until you release the FILL button.
2. The TransTech III seems to take longer to perform a service than when it was new.
If it appears that a service now takes longer, replace the in-line filter located in the DIRTY hose
assembly. Check the cleanable screen filter (clean fluid tank) located inside the machine. This is
accessed by removing the screws from the belt-line between the upper cabinet and the lower
cabinet. Remove the fluid tank cap. Then carefully tip the top cabinet toward the front. The cap
is ‘hinged’ at the front. The tank filters are located at the back on the siphon tubes between the
two pumps.
3. How does the TransTech III know how much fluid to put into a vehicle?
It is up to the operator to determine the amount and type of fluid to be used for each
service.
The TransTech III takes the amount of new fluid in the clean tank, flushes it through the trans-
mission, and returns an equal amount of old used fluid in the unit’s waste tank, leaving the
transmission with all new, clean fluid at the same level it started with. Reference the chart on
page 4-3, step 1.
4. What should I do when the machine will not perform a service?
If you are still unable to correct the problem call MotorVac Technical Support at 1-800-841-
8810 for assistance.
5. Do I have to monitor the TransTech III during a service?
Although the Trans Tech III is designed to free up the operator’s time, it is advisable to remain
within earshot of the unit to monitor any warning beeps, should they occur.
6. On what vehicles can the TransTech III be used?
Any vehicle with transmission cooler lines that will allow the unit to adapt to it. Bear in mind that
the unit is not designed to service large / heavy-duty vehicles such as buses and large trucks
with Allison transmissions, etc. The Industrial TransTech should be used on these larger ve-
hicles. Medium duty trucks, vans & smaller busses may be used with the TransTech III by using
the optional flow control adapter p.n. 200-6100. By controlling the higher flow rate going into
the TransTech the machine is capable of performing the ‘normal’ service procedure. The Trans-
Tech III pump will pump about 1 gallon per minute with ATF of 50 degrees or warmer.
7. Does the TransTech III generate pressure that could damage a vehicle in any way?
The Trans Tech III is designed to match the vehicle’s rate of flow and will not harm any vehicle’s
transmission. This unique patented feature is found only on TransTech units.
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