Safety by Design OPERATION MANUAL Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchanger
Introduction Thank you for purchasing Symtech Corporations ETF 3 Automatic Transmission Fluid Exchange System. The ETF 3 is an economical solution for quickly performance of all required periodic maintenance services for automatic transmissions. It is extremely easy to operate, environmentally safe, and designed for high efficiency. The Operations Manual is a MUST to be read and COMPLETELY UNDERSTOOD in order to properly operate the unit and experience the highest return on investment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION GENERAL INFORMATION ....................................................................................SECTION 1 Packing List..........................................................................................................1.1 Assembly Procedure ...........................................................................................1.2 Safety Precautions ..............................................................................................1.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 PACKING LIST Packaged ETF 3 contains the following: QUANTITY / PART (1) Main Chassis (1) Accessory Carton (INCLUDES) (2) Rear Wheels (2) Front Casters (1) Small Parts Bag for Axel Assembly (1) Organizer with Adaptors (2) Intermediate Sight Hoses (1) Used Fluid Drain Hose (1) Auxiliary Tank Adaptor Hose (1) Operation Manual 1.2 ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE Assemble the ETF 3 Wheel Assembly according to the included instruction sheet. NOTE: Assembly Illustration Enclosed in Machine 1.
Clean up automatic transmission fluid and/or chemical spills immediately and use proper container for disposal. Check all fittings and automatic transmission cooler lines for leaks before, during and after performing the ETF 3 Service. Keep ETF 3 hoses and electrical cords away from hot manifolds and all moving components.
(9) USED FLUID HOSE (BLACK) Connects to Output side of a disconnected transmission cooler line. (10) USED ATF DRAIN HOSE Connects to Used Fluid Drain Port. (11) TRANSPARENT Hose Connectors Located at end of new and used fluid hoses act as a sight glass to determine ATF condition. (12) NEW ATF TANK Supply new ATF. (13) USED ATF TANK Collect used ATF. (14) FEMALE NEW ATF SUPPLY Connect to Alternative New ATF QUICK COUPLER Supply source. (15) BATTERY CABLES Power input connections. Connect to 12 volt D.C.
PROBLEM Power does not come on (Buzzer doesn't sound when Battery Cable is connected to power source and Timer is set to "0") CAUSE / SOLUTION Battery connection may be loose. Check cable low. Check the voltage. If the reading is below 12 volts, replace the battery. Breaker is blown. Find breaker buttons and push in to reset. If none of the above, call your distributor for an authorization number, then remove the rear panel of the machine and check for any loose connections inside the unit.
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GENERAL OPERATING NOTES A. APPLICABLE TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS The ETF 3 service is recommended every 15,000 miles or 12 months. For vehicles over 60,000 miles or with leaking problems such as a leaky gasket, replace the gasket and correct any additional problems before doing the service. If changing transmission filter/gasket is desired or required at the same time, do the regular filter/gasket change after Transmission ETF 3 service. B.
BASIC ATF EXCHANGE SETUP Step 1 Find Transmission Cooler Lines. Select One Line easiest to disconnect. Select suitable adapters. Engage parking brake. Vehicles should be WARM. Check AT dipstick for type of ATF. Fill up to 20 quarts of new ATF to the supply tank. Step 2 Set: EXCHANGE/CIRCULATE valve to "Circulate". Set FILL ON/OFF switch to "OFF", Set DRAIN USED FLUID Selector to “Fluid Exchange”. Step 3 Connect adapters to ETF 3 and Cooler Line. Connect ETF 3 cable to 12v D.C. battery. Buzzer should sound.
(C) If new ATF being pumped into transmission system is MUCH LESS than used ATF being pumped out (2 quarts in and 4 or 5 quarts out), wait for some air bubbles to appear in the Used Fluid Hose). Turn off vehicle engine and wait for ETF 3 to pump 3 quarts of new ATF into vehicle AT system. Turn on vehicle engine again and repeat step 7C until ATF color of New and Used Fluid Hoses are both bright red and identical.
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