MAHLE FluidPRO ATX-3 PLUS BOOST, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...olutions mahle com Manual P N 035 81577 00 REV F WARNING DO NOT pour anything except new transmission fluid into the fill port Serious damage will result Do not add more than 25 liters The ATX 3 PLUS BOOST must be connected to a FULLY CHARGED 12 volt battery This should be the battery in the vehicle being serviced Do not use a battery charger to power the ATX 3 PLUS BOOST Use of undercharged batte...

Page 2: ...sed 13 Empty New 13 Maintenance 14 Troubleshooting 14 Calibration 15 Calibration of Load Cells 16 Parts Identification 17 Flow Diagram 18 Wiring Diagram 19 EC Declaration of Conformity for Machinery 20 Calibration A Good Practice The ATX 3 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 prob...

Page 3: ...mponents Use laminated placard to verify fitting adapter quantities Contact MAHLE if any items are missing or damaged The ATX 3 PLUS BOOST includes three different diameter dip tubes always use the largest dip tube possible for best performance ...

Page 4: ...hing any harmful fumes when performing a transmission fluid exchange Check engine oil level and coolant level Refill if low Do not perform the exchange if either is low Flush solutions are combustible and are harmful or fatal if swallowed If swallowed call doctor immediately and do not induce vomiting If Flush Solution gets in eyes flush with water immediately For contact with skin wash with soap ...

Page 5: ... when the buzzer sounds continuously until the stop button is pressed Refer to page 9 for Cooler mode and page 12 for Dipstick mode for complete instructions Transmission fluid is emptied completely from new fluid tank inside the ATX 3 PLUS BOOST It can be stored in a bulk container for later use This procedure is performed if a change in transmission fluid types is required The ATX 3 PLUS BOOST b...

Page 6: ...ckwards Illuminates when the used tank is too full or flashes when the capacity remaining is less than exchange amount selected The EMPTY Used procedure must be run to continue operation of the ATX 3 PLUS BOOST Illuminates when the new fluid tank is empty or flashes when the new fluid level is less than the selected exchange amount The operator must add fluid to the new fluid tank of the ATX 3 PLU...

Page 7: ...nt location A At cooler line connecting to radiator usually most accessible if vehicle is not on lift B At clamped rubber hose connection to transmission cooler usually most accessible if vehicle is on a lift Cooler is most often in front of the radiator C At cooler line connecting to the transmission usually requires vehicle to be on a lift 90 Adapter Hose 12 inch Straight Adapter Hose Transmissi...

Page 8: ...the vicinity of the battery Do not connect the black power clip to the negative post of the battery to avoid a spark 7 Set the park brake and turn engine on listen for the buzzer to sound once loudly and for the READY light on the keypad to stay illuminated The ATX 3 PLUS BOOST pressure gauge on the control panel will indicate a positive pressure if the connection to the transmission is correct If...

Page 9: ... the Used Fluid Level Indicator on the left side of the ATX 3 PLUS BOOST 5 When vehicle pan is emptied of transmission fluid the ATX 3 PLUS BOOST will automatically switch to the circulate mode the buzzer will sound continuously and the PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay illuminated until the STOP button is pressed 6 Turn the vehicle off IMMEDIATELY after ATX 3 PLUS BOOST buzzer sounds The vehicle i...

Page 10: ...oop the buzzer will sound continuously and PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay illuminated until STOP button is pressed 6 Check transmission dip stick for level Use 1 2 1 2 LITER buttons as required to correct fluid level Servicing Vehicles with Transmission Thermostats Common for Ford vehicles With the vehicle engine running the READY light will illuminate but the service will not proceed if the tra...

Page 11: ... will stay illuminated until the STOP button is pressed 4 Check transmission dip stick for appropriate level DISCONNECTING FROM THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM Caution Hoses fitting adapters and the engine may be extremely hot Use extreme caution when disconnecting 1 Turn vehicle engine off READY light should go off Make sure READY light is OFF before proceeding 2 Disconnect ATX 3 PLUS BOOST from the vehi...

Page 12: ...er to other end of Dip Tube Hose 6 Insert Quick Coupler into fitting on end of black hose on left side of ATX 3 PLUS BOOST 7 Connect red positive clamp on power cable to red positive terminal on vehicle battery Connect the black negative clamp to a ground on vehicle frame All lights on keypad should illuminate for one second and buzzer should pulse If not check connections and make sure REVERSE PO...

Page 13: ...rr Flow Error message will be displayed and process will be aborted Check if dipstick tube is inserted properly to appropriate depth see Page 11 Another reason for this message is an insufficient amount of transmission fluid in the vehicle transmission pan 4 The change of fluid can be monitored through the ATX 3 PLUS BOOST dip tube hose This hose displays the new bright red fluid leaving the ATX 3...

Page 14: ...er on end of 8ft black hose 3 Press the EMPTY USED button on the keypad 4 Buzzer will sound and used transmission fluid will empty from used tank inside ATX 3 PLUS BOOST to the bulk container Level can be viewed through Level Indicator on left side of the ATX 3 PLUS BOOST 5 Procedure will run until used tank is completely emptied or the STOP button is pressed If process is allowed to run until com...

Page 15: ...rities 6 Periodically check all internal by lifting out the tool tray and external hoses for leaks or excessive wear Any weak hoses should be replaced immediately to avoid possible injury 7 Check the four filter screens Item 4 and 5 on Page 18 often to avoid any blockage that may occur Clean out debris or replace the filter screen if necessary TROUBLESHOOTING If in Dipstick Mode and the READY ligh...

Page 16: ...ended in the fluid and be very heavy 3 Not all transmissions pump or control the flow of fluid in the same way Some are very slow Others cycle the flow of fluid off and on to the cooling lines dependent on the temperature of the fluid Both of these examples might make the technician think the ATX 3 PLUS BOOST is not operating correctly because it takes so long to do the exchange The procedure can ...

Page 17: ... new fluid load cell ADD NEW FLUID will be flashing throughout the remaining steps A short beep will be heard The pump will run and empty the contents of the selected tank through the 8 ft black hose into the collection container 5 Press the STOP button when fluid is no longer leaving the machine through the black hose and the selected tank is empty The pump will stop running The 4 LITER will be f...

Page 18: ... 80 SS 5a 300 80104 00 Pressure Gauge Assembly 6 021 80164 00 Deck Fill Assembly ATX 7 022 80111 00 Pressure Switch 4 6 psig SPST 8 300 80033 00 Pump Gear 33 GPM 12VDC 9 300 80014 00 Hose Assembly Straight 10 300 80015 00 Hose Assembly 90 Degree 11 300 80038 00 New Fluid Tank Assembly 12 300 80040 00 Used Fluid Tank Assembly 13 031 80002 00 Load Cell 35 Kg 14 300 80106 00 Pump Assembly Diaphragm 1...

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Page 21: ...irective directive 98 37 EC and with the national implementing legislation is in conformity with the provisions of the following other EC directives Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Emissions EN 61000 6 4 2001 Electromagnetic Immunity EN 61000 6 2 1999 The ATX 3 was tested and certified to the EMC Directive by TÜV America Inc 1775 Old Highway 8 NW Ste 104 New ...

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