MotorVac TRANSTECH IV User Manual
TRANSTECH IV
Transmission Service System
Part No. 500-1125
USER MANUAL
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Introduction
Congratulations on your selection of the TRANSTECH IV Transmission Service System.
By choosing this product, you are acquiring the most technologically advanced method available for automatic transmission service and uid exchange.
The TRANSTECH IV System is a self-contained system designed to connect to any automatic transmission
through cooling system lines or vehicle dipstick tube. Once the unit is connected, it can be used to drain the
uid from the vehicle’s transmission for lter replacement and/or to completely exchange the transmission
uid with new uid, without removing the vehicle’s transmission uid pan.
Please study this Operators Manual to become thoroughly familiar with the TRANSTECH IV Transmission
Service System.
Thank you for choosing MotorVac.
Sincerely,
The MotorVac Team.
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Table of Contents
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System Features and Functions .………….....………………………….....................................................
Control Panel Features and Functions ………………………………………………............…….…………
Getting to Know the TransTech IV…………………………………………………….....................…………
Front Features ….………………………………….……………….….....……...............................
Right View ….………………………………….……………….………………................................
Left View ...……………………………………………...................................................................
Safety Information and Precautions …..……………………………………………...……………………......
Auto Prime Procedure …………………………………………………………………..………………….......
First Time Operation ……………………………………………………………………….................
Transmission Service Procedure ……………………………………………………………....……………....
Changing Fluid Types .............................................................................................................................
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................
Maintenance Procedures .………………………………………………………..…..……………….
Cleaning the Unit’s Filter Screen ……………………………………………………........…………..
Troubleshooting and Additional Help ……………………………………………………….......…………..…
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Error Alerts …………………………………………………………………......................................
System Accessories …………………………………………………………………..…...............................
Parts and Ordering Information …………………………………………………………………..…...............
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System Features and Functions
The front of the TRANSTECH IV cabinet contains the control panel, the uid ll neck for adding new transmission uid, and the uid level windows.
Front View - Control Panel Features and Functions
MODE Button - Toggles from Inline to Dipstick and enters manual mode for both functions
INLINE LED - Unit set to Inline exchange when LED is on
(see below, Fig. 1)
DIPSTICK LED - Unit set to Dipstick exchange when LED is on
(see below, Fig. 2)
MANUAL LED – Indicates Manual Mode for either Inline or Dipstick Modes
(see below, Fig. 3 & Fig. 4)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4
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Control Panel Features and Functions
START/RESUME Button - Begins & Resumes service
DRAIN Button - Drains uid from vehicle’s transmission.
FILL Button – Adds uid to the transmission.
LOW VEHICLE FLUID LED - Illuminates when uid in the vehicle in service is low or
empty.
COMPLETE LED - Illuminates when service is complete.
START ENGINE LED – The LED illuminates when the vehicle’s engine is running in inline
mode. The Start Engine LED ashes when the vehicle’s engine needs to be started.
STOP ENGINE LED – LED illuminates when the vehicle’s engine is OFF in inline mode.
The Stop Engine LED ashes when the vehicle’s engine needs to be stopped.
LOW CLEAN FLUID LED – Illuminates when clean uid in the unit’s clean tank is low or
empty.
STOP BUTTON – Pauses service and stops alarms. Hold for 5 seconds to reset unit.
EMPTY WASTE BUTTON - Empties uid from unit’s waste tank.
MODE BUTTON – Toggles between four different modes (Inline/Dipstick etc)
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Getting to Know the TransTech IV
Front Features
Control Panel – All electronic operational functions are initiated at this
location. See Control panel features section.
Filler Port & Cap – New ATF is poured into unit before service.
Pressure Gauge – Indicates uid ow through the unit when in Inline mode.
Right Side Features
Dipstick Adapter – Manifold that is permanently attached to DIPSTICK
RETURN hose. The manifold allows the CLEAN FLUID hose to be attached
to it as well as connecting them to a common dipstick wand for the drain
and ll process
Dipstick Hanger – Allows the DIPSTICK RETURN hose and adapter to be
stored safely.
Clean Fluid Hose – Clean ATF is introduced to the vehicle through this
hose for both In-Line and Dipstick modes.
Dipstick Return Hose – Draws dirty ATF from the vehicles in Dipstick
Mode.
Left Side Features
In-Line Return Hose & Filter – Used ATF is drawn in from the vehicle
through this hose. The lter protects the unit from debris coming from the
vehicle in Inline Mode
Waste Disposal Hose - Is inserted into the shop’s uid recycling container
or into a suitable container for proper disposal of used transmission uid.
Disposal Hose Ball Valve - Open manually before EMPTY WASTE button
is pushed.
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Safety Information and Precautions
DANGER:
1. Vehicle exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless lethal gas.
2. Only run engines in well-ventilated areas and avoid breathing exhaust gases.
3. Extended breathing of exhaust gases will cause serious injury or death.
WARNING:
1. Exhaust gases, moving parts and hot surfaces are present during and after the engine is running.
2. Read and understand the operator’s manual before using the TRANSTECH IV service system.
3. When using petroleum products always refer to the MSDS sheets and manufacturer’s instructions for the
proper procedure to handle emergency medical treatment, cleanup, handling, and storage requirements.
4. Improper use of the TRANSTECH IV Transmission Service System or exposure to exhaust gases can
cause injury.
5. Spilled transmission uid on an engine can ignite.
6. Avoid exposure to ames, sparks, hot engine parts and other ignition sources.
7. Always keep a fully charged re extinguisher nearby. The extinguisher should have a class B rating and
be suitable for gasoline, chemical, and electrical res.
8. Cleanup any oil spills immediately.
9. Dispose of contaminated cleanup material according to governing environmental laws.
10. Never look directly into the air induction plenum or carburetor throat when the engine is operating.
11. Always verify hose connections to the transmission’s oil cooler lines before starting the vehicle’s engine.
12. Explosion or ame or exposure to ammable liquid and vapors can cause injury.
13. Flammable liquid (transmission uid) can splash out of reservoir when lling or when unit is being moved.
14. Always keep Reservoir Cap secure except when lling reservoir.
15. Explosion or ame can cause injury.
16. Transmission cooling systems may maintain residual pressure in connection lines to and from transmission and cooler radiator even after the engine has been turned off.
17. Wear safety goggles.
18. Wear chemical resistant gloves when connecting or disconnecting tting and adapters.
19. Chemicals can cause harmful byproducts - do not add any chemicals to TRANSTECH IV reservoir tank.
20. Use only approved automatic transmission uid.
21. Do not swallow or ingest any chemicals.
22. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors.
23. Do not store chemicals in or on the machine (other than automatic transmission uid).
24. Improper use of transmission uid can cause injury.
25. Over exposure can have harmful effects on eyes, skin, respiratory system and possible unconsciousness
and asphyxiation.
26. Improperly blocked vehicles can move.
27. Set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
28. Moving vehicles can cause injury.
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Safety Information and Precautions (Cont’d)
Moving engine parts:
1. The engine cooling fan will cycle on and off depending on the coolant temperature and could operate
without the engine running.
2. Wear safety goggles.
3. Always keep objects, clothing, and hands away from the cooling fans and engine parts.
4. Moving engine parts can cause injury.
5. Hot surfaces are present during and after running the engine.
6. Do not contact hot surfaces such as, manifolds, pipes, mufers, catalytic converters, or radiators and
hoses.
Hot surfaces can cause injury:
1. Catalytic converters become extremely hot.
2. Do not park a converter-equipped vehicle over dry grass, leaves, paper, or any other ammable material.
3. Do not touch a catalytic converter until the engine has been off for at least 45 minutes.
4. Catalytic converters can cause burns.
5. Cracked fan blade can become airborne.
6. Examine fan blades for cracks. If found, do not service the vehicle.
7. Flying objects can cause injury.
8. Batteries produce explosive gases and can explode, resulting in injury.
9. Wear safety goggles when working on or near batteries.
10. Use in a well-ventilated area.
11. Keep sparks and ames away from the battery and never lay tools, equipment, or other conductive
objects on the battery.
12. When is connecting to the battery, make sure the unit’s power switch is off. Connect the positive lead of
the unit to the positive lead battery rst; connect the negative lead of the unit to a solid ground point as
far from the battery as possible.
13. Keep battery acid away from skin or eyes. In case of eye contact, ush with clean water for 15 minutes
and get medical attention.
IMPORTANT
Do not perform the transmission service if the vehicle’s engine oil or coolant level is low. If
necessary, add motor oil and/or coolant.
Do not perform service if new transmission uid is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
WARNING
Flammable Liquid can squirt out of pressurized lines when connecting or disconnecting.
Verify that engine and machine are both off before connecting or disconnecting cooler
lines or adapters.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear chemical resistant gloves when connecting or disconnecting ttings and adapters.
Wrap a shop towel around pressure ttings and adapters when disconnecting.
Avoid exposure to ames, sparks, hot engine parts, and other ignition sources.
Explosion or ame or exposure to ammable liquid and vapors can cause injury.
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