MAHLE RTI ATX-2PS User Manual Rev D

OPERATION MANUAL

ATX-2

Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchanger

WARNING

DO NOT pour anything except new transmission fluid into the fill port.

Serious damage will result if other fluids are poured into fill port.

RTI Technologies, Inc

4075 East Market St.

York, PA 17402

800-468-2321

www.rtitech.com

Manual P/N 035-80854-00 (Rev D)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Component Description ........................ 2

Safety Precautions ........................... 3

Keypad Functions ............................ 4

Connecting to the Transmission System ........... 6

Flush ...................................... 8

Drain Pan................................... 8

Fluid Exchange .............................. 9

-1/2 Quart .................................. 9

+1/2 Quart .................................. 9

Disconnecting from the Transmission System ...... 10

Empty Used ................................ 11

Empty New ................................ 11

Maintenance ............................... 12

Calibration ................................. 13

Parts Identification ........................... 15

Flow & Wiring Diagram ....................... 16

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COMPONENT DESCRIPTION

Unpack all components. Use laminated placard to verify fitting adapter quantities.

Contact RTI if any items are missing or damaged.

12 INCH HOSE ADAPTER

(STRAIGHT)

FITTING ADAPTER SET

KEYPAD

12 INCH HOSE ADAPTER

(90°)

PRESSURE GAUGE

USED FLUID

SIGHT INDICATOR

8 FT BLACK HOSE

NEW - USED SIGHT BOWLS

(FILTERS)

FILL PORT

10 FT RED HOSE

10 FT BLACK HOSE

NEW FLUID

SIGHT INDICATOR

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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.

• Take precautions to keep clothing, hair, hands, hoses etc. away from all moving parts of the
vehicle.

• Many Automatic Transmission systems can be extremely hot and operate at high pressures.

Always use extreme caution when connecting and dis-connecting hoses and adapters.

• Always keep a fire extinguishing device nearby when working with flammable liquids.

• Choose a well ventilated work area and avoid breathing any harmful fumes when preforming 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 and water. Apply skin lotion if necessary to
sooth irritation.

• Immediately clean up any transmission fluid spills and use proper container for disposal.

• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations for fluid disposal.

• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) must be obtained on all chemicals and placed in a shop
file for reference.

IMPORTANT

Check transmission fluid level according to manufacturer’s

instructions before connecting the ATX-2

Adjust fluid level if required

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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS

The ATX-2 is an automatic transmission fluid exchanger featuring state-of-the-art electronic controls
with digital weight scales measuring the automatic transmission fluid coming into and going out of
the machine. Operation of the ATX-2 is intuitive and very easy to master.

Transmission fluid is recovered from vehicle and filtered before collecting in the ATX-2
used fluid tank. The used fluid is pumped by the vehicle transmission pump and when
the procedure is complete, the ATX-2 buzzer will sound continuously until the stop
button is pressed. Refer to page 8 for complete instructions.

Filters and exchanges the used transmission fluid in the vehicle for new from the ATX-

2. The fluid is moved by both the vehicle transmission pump removing the used inside
the vehicle and the ATX-2 pump replacing it with new. The procedure is complete
when the buzzer sounds continuously until the stop button is pressed. Refer to page 9
for complete instructions

Transmission fluid is emptied completely from the new fluid tank inside the ATX-2. 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-2 buzzer will sound continuously until
the stop button is pushed when procedure is complete. Refer to page 11 for complete
instructions.

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KEYPAD FUNCTIONS

Transmission fluid is emptied completely from the used fluid tank inside the ATX-2 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 selected
exchange. The ATX-2 buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is pushed
when procedure is complete. Refer to page 11 for complete instructions.

Used after the exchange process if fluid level is too high on the transmission dip stick.
Removes ½ quart of fluid from the transmission. Fluid is moved by the vehicle
transmission pump into the used fluid tank of the ATX-2. The ATX-2 buzzer will sound
continuously until the stop button is pushed when procedure is complete. Refer to
page 9 for complete instructions.

Used after the exchange process if fluid level is too low on the transmission dip stick.
Adds ½ quart of transmission fluid to the transmission from the ATX-2 new fluid tank.
Fluid is moved by the pump inside the ATX-2. The ATX-2 buzzer will sound
continuously until the stop button is pushed when procedure is complete. Refer to
page 9 for complete instructions.

Stops any procedure the moment it is pushed, also used at the end of a procedure to
acknowledge completion of process and turn buzzer off.

Illuminates when battery connection is backwards.

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-2.

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-2 through the fill port.

Illuminates

Illuminates when the selected process is complete. The buzzer will sound
continuously when this is illuminated.

when the vehicle engine is running and connected properly to the ATX-2.

Caution: Always use fingers to operate keypad. Use of sharp objects will cause damage

and void the warranty.

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