ATX 300 Plus Boost Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchanger Operation Manual 035 81843 00
3 | Main Chapter Warning Do not pour anything except new transmission fluid into the fill port. Serious damage will result. The ATX 300 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 300 Plus Boost. Use of undercharged batteries and battery chargers will damage the ATX 300 Plus Boost and void the warranty.
Table of Contents | 1 Table of Contents 2 Component Description Calibration — A Good Practice 3 Safety Precautions The ATX 300 PLUS BOOST 4 Keypad Functions is the most accurate of all transmission fluid exchange equipment due to the Cooler Mode advanced load cell technology designed into the unit. 6 Connecting to the Transmission System 8 Flush 8 Drain Pan simple calibration procedure.
2 | Component Description Component Description Unpack all components. Use laminated placard to verify fitting adapter quantities. Contact Bosch if any items are missing or damaged. The ATX 300 includes three different diameter dip tubes, always use the largest dip tube possible for best performance.
Safety Precautions | 3 Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injury or death. ff Read and understand the Operation Manual completely before operating this unit. ff Always wear proper eye and skin protection when operating and maintaining this equipment. ff Take precautions to keep clothing, hair, hands, hoses etc. away from all moving parts of the vehicle. ff Many Automatic Transmission systems can be extremely hot and operate at high pressures.
4 | Keypad Functions Keypad Functions The ATX 300 PLUS BOOST 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 300 PLUS BOOST is intuitive and very easy to master. Transmission fluid is removed from vehicle and filtered before collecting in the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST used fluid tank.
Keypad Functions | 5 Used after the exchange process if fluid level is too high on the transmission dipstick. Removes ½ quart of fluid from the transmission. The ATX 300 PLUS BOOST buzzer will sound continuously until the stop button is pushed when procedure is complete. Refer to page 9 for cooler mode and page 13 for dipstick mode for complete instructions. Used after the exchange process if fluid level is too low on the transmission dipstick.
6 | Cooler Mode | Connecting to the Transmission System Connecting to the Transmission System — Cooler Mode Important Check transmission fluid level according to manufacturer’s instructions before connecting the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST. Adjust fluid level if required. 1. Add desired amount of transmission fluid to the new fluid tank through the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST fill port. Monitor fluid level in the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST with the LED readouts or with fluid sight indicators.
Cooler Mode | Connecting to the Transmission System | 7 3. Select and install proper fitting adapters to disconnect points. Use closest matching adapter and o-ring to seal any leaks if exact matching adapter can not be found. In some cases it may be easier to use one of the open end rubber hose adapters on the disconnected male fitting on the cooler line then to select the matching adapter. 4. Connect 12 inch adapter hoses to fitting adapters. 5.
8 | Cooler Mode | Flush Flush — Cooler Mode 1. Vehicle engine is running and the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST is connected as previously described, READY light is illuminated. 2. Slowly add Flush Solution as recommended by the supplier into the vehicle through the transmission system dipstick port. 3. The ATX 300 PLUS BOOST will now circulate the solution through the transmission system until a procedure is selected. The Flush Solution will be removed from the system during the exchange procedure.
Cooler Mode | Fluid Exchange | 9 Caution Do not let the engine run for more than one minute after the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST buzzer sounds. Letting the transmission run with an empty pan for an extended amount of time can cause serious damage to the transmission system. Fluid Exchange (4, 8, 12, 16, 20 Quarts) — Cooler Mode 1. Vehicle engine is running and the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST is connected as previously described, READY light is illuminated. 2.
10 | Cooler Mode | +1/2 Quart +1/2 Quart 1. Vehicle engine is running and the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST is connected as previously described, READY light is illuminated. 2. Check transmission dipstick. Light on COOLER MODE button should be illuminated. Press the +1/2 QUART button to raise the fluid level if the transmission system is under filled. 3. When process is complete the buzzer will sound continuously and the PROCESS COMPLETE light will stay illuminated until the STOP button is pressed. 4.
Dipstick Mode | Connecting to the Transmission System | 11 Connecting to the Transmission System — Dipstick Mode Important Check transmission fluid level according to manufacturer’s instructions before connecting the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST. Adjust fluid level if required. Do not use small dip tube hose unless absolutely necessary for small dipstick port. 1. Remove transmission dipstick. 2. Hold notched end of Dip Tube Hose even with the end of the dipstick as shown above. 3.
12 | Dipstick Mode | Drain Pan 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 POLARITY light is not illuminated. Warning Handle battery connection cable with extreme caution. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation.
Dipstick Mode | -1/2 Quart | 13 4. The change of fluid can be monitored through the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST dip tube hose. This hose displays the new bright red fluid leaving the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST and the dirty brown to black fluid coming from the vehicle transmission system. The color of the used should become almost equal to the new as the exchange ends. 5. The process will start, removing and then replacing as much fluid as possible. The START ENGINE light will then illuminate. 6.
14 | Empty Used Empty Used — Common for both modes 1. Connect red (positive) clamp on ATX power cable to red (positive) terminal on vehicle battery. Connect the black (negative) clamp to a ground on vehicle frame. Vehicle engine is turned OFF. The ATX 300 PLUS BOOST 10 ft black and red hoses must be disconnected from the transmission. READY light is off. 2. Place end of 8 ft black hose (left side of ATX 300 PLUS BOOST) in bulk used fluid container.
Maintenance | 15 Maintenance The ATX 300 PLUS BOOST will provide many years of reliable service if properly maintained. The following checklist will ensure that the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST will run at peak efficiency and present an image to your customers that your shop performs high tech transmission services. 1. Use tool tray for storage of tools and adapters only. 2. Keep the exterior surface clean. Use a mild all purpose cleaner to wipe transmission fluid and dirt off the cabinet. 3.
16 | Calibration ATX 300 PLUS BOOST Calibration The ATX 300 PLUS BOOST is a high-tech, electronically controlled machine for exchanging transmission fluid. The ATX 300 PLUS BOOST is connected in series with the transmission fluid flow at the cooler hose. The vehicle transmission pump, aided by the units’ boost pump, then pumps used fluid into the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST used fluid tank and the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST pumps new fluid to the transmission from the new fluid tank in the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST.
Calibration of a Load Cell | 17 Calibration of Load Cells The ATX 300 PLUS BOOST has two tanks, each mounted on a load cell. One tank is for new fluid and one is for used fluid. Each tank is permanently bolted to a load cell platform which can not be removed from the unit. The calibration procedure below must be performed for both load cells. Never calibrate only one load cell as an imbalance may occur and the ATX 300 PLUS BOOST will not operate correctly. 1. Remove the rear panel. 2.
18 | Warranty Warranty Bosch Diagnostics Limited Warranty Robert Bosch LLC (“Bosch”) warrants the ATX 300 to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Bosch shall, at its option, repair or replace, at no charge, such products which, under normal conditions of use and service, prove to be defective in materials and/or workmanship. This warranty covers the cost of parts and labor.
Notes | 19 Notes Robert Bosch LLC ATX 300 Plus Boost Operation Manual | Version 1 | September 2011
20 | Notes Notes ATX 300 Plus Boost Operation Manual | Version 1 | September 2011 Robert Bosch LLC
Notes | 21 Notes Robert Bosch LLC ATX 300 Plus Boost Operation Manual | Version 1 | September 2011
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