ZIM12-00505 Rev. 1
TransTech IV Service Manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION AND PRECAUTIONS
/!\ DANGER
Vehicle exhaust gases contain Carbon Monoxide, which is a colorless and odorless
lethal gas.
Only run engines in well-ventilated areas and avoid breathing exhaust gases.
Extended breathing of exhaust gases will cause serious injury or death.
/!\ WARNING
Exhaust gases, moving parts, hot surfaces are present during and after the vehicle’s
engine is running.
Read and understand the operator’s manual before using the TRANSTECH
Service system.
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.
Improper use of the TRANSTECH Transmission Service System or exposure to exhaust
gases can cause injury. Spilled transmission fluid on an engine can ignite.
Avoid exposure to flames, sparks, hot engine parts, and other ignition sources.
Always keep fully charge fire extinguisher nearby. The extinguisher should have
a class B rating and be suitable for gasoline, chemical, and electrical fires.
Cleanup any oil spills immediately. Dispose of contaminated cleanup material
according to governing environmental laws.
Never look directly into the air induction plenum or carburetor throat when the
engine is operating.
Always verify hose connections to the transmission’s oil cooler lines before
starting the vehicle’s engine.
Explosion or flame or exposure to flammable liquid and vapors can cause injury.
Flammable liquid (transmission fluid) can splash out of reservoir when filling or when
unit is being moved.
Always keep Reservoir Cap secure except when filling reservoir.
Explosion or flame can cause injury.
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.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear chemical resistant gloves when connecting or disconnecting fitting and
adapters.
Chemicals can cause harmful byproducts - do not add any chemicals to TransTech’s reservoir
tank
.
Use only approved automatic transmission fluid.
Do not swallow or ingest any chemicals.
Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing vapors.
Do not store chemicals in or on the machine (other than automatic transmission
fluid).
