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. The ATX-2 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-2. Use of undercharged batteries and battery chargers will damage the ATX2 and void the warranty. RTI Technologies, Inc 4075 East Market St. York, PA 17402 800-468-2321 www.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMPONENT DESCRIPTION Unpack all components. Use laminated placard to verify fitting adapter quantities. Contact RTI if any items are missing or damaged.
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.
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.
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.
CONNECTING TO THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM Transmission Cooler Lines Radiator Fitting Adapters 12 inch 90° Adapter Hose 12 inch Straight Adapter Hose New Fluid Sight Indicator IMPORTANT Check transmission fluid level according to manufacturer’s instructions before connecting the ATX-2 Adjust fluid level if required 1. Add desired amount of transmission fluid to the new fluid tank through the ATX-2 fill port. Monitor fluid level in the ATX-2 through the Level Indicator. 2.
CONNECTING TO THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM 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.
FLUSH 1. Vehicle engine is running and the ATX-2 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 dip stick port. 3. The ATX-2 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.
FLUID EXCHANGE (4,8,12,16,20 QUARTS) 1. Vehicle engine is running and the ATX-2 is connected as previously described, READY light is illuminated. 2. Determine vehicle transmission fluid capacity from the vehicle operator or service manual. 3. Press the corresponding QUART button, always round up (for example if vehicle capacity is 6.5 quarts an 8 quart exchange would be selected). 4. The change of fluid can be monitored through the ATX-2 Old-New Sight Bowls.
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-2 from the vehicle battery. 3. Disconnect 10 ft black and red hoses from the 12 inch adapter hoses. 4. Disconnect 12 inch adapter hoses from fitting adapters connected to the transmission system. 5.
EMPTY USED 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-2 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-2) hose in bulk used fluid container. Open ball valve on the end of the hose. 3. Press the EMPTY USED button on the keypad. 4.
MAINTENANCE The ATX-2 will provide many years of reliable service if properly maintained. The following checklist will ensure that the ATX-2 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.
ATX-2 Calibration The ATX-2 is a high-tech, electronically controlled machine for exchanging transmission fluid. The ATX-2 is connected in series with the transmission fluid flow at the cooler hose. The vehicle transmission pump then pumps used fluid into the ATX-2 used fluid tank and the ATX-2 pumps new fluid to the transmission from the tank of new fluid in the ATX-2. Transmission pumps vary in their flow rate from vehicle manufacturer to manufacturer.
CALIBRATION OF A LOAD CELL 1. Remove the rear panel. 2. Place the end of the black hose on the right side of the ATX-2 into a collection container and open the valve. 3. Press and hold 4 QUARTS and 20 QUARTS buttons until a long beep is heard. 4. Select which load cell is to be calibrated. a) Press -1/2 QUART to calibrate the used fluid load cell. REMOVE USED FLUID will be flashing. A short beep will be heard. b) Press +1/2 QUART to calibrate the new fluid load cell.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION ATX-2 Part No. 1 1 024-80077-00 Keypad Overlay ATX-2 2 024-80079-00 Circuit Board ATX-2 (12VDC) 3 025-80331-00 3-Way Solenoid 0.650CV 1/4 FPT (12VDC) 4 026-80250-00 Sight Glass 1/4" FPT w/screen 026-80248-00 Filter Mesh Cylinder 80 SS 5 022-80112-00 Check Valve 1/4 FPT X 1/4 FPT (Viton) 6 026-80247-00 026-80248-00 Glass Sight 3/8" Barb Plastic w/clear Bowl Filter Mesh Cylinder 80 SS 7 021-80164-00 Deck Fill Assy ATX 8 025-80332-00 3-Way Solenoid 0.
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