FLO-DYNAMICS TSD450 Programming manual

TSD450 LCDC
Transmission Fluid Exchange
Machine with Chemical Injection
40201043
QUICK START
INSTRUCTIONS
Flo-Dynamics, Inc. • 3300 Reedy Drive • Elkhart, IN 46514 • 800-303-5874 Page 1of 6
OPERATION
NOTE: This machine is fully interactive. Always follow the on-screen instructions.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Use extreme safety measures when working around a running engine.
Always block the vehicle’s drive wheels.
Ventilate the vehicle’s exhaust.
Always wear safety glasses.
It’s a good idea to wear gloves.
PREPARATION
Road test the vehicle for at least one mile.
Make sure there are no problems with the transmission
such as leaks, low fluid level, shifting issues, etc.
Connect battery cables to vehicle’s battery.
PERFORMING A DIPSTICK EXCHANGE
Press 2for Dipstick Exchange.
Add Transmission Cleaner.
See “Adding Chemicals” section.
Press 1for Normal Exchange. When this is selected, the
machine will complete the exchange without prompting you
to change the vehicle’s transmission filter.
Press 2for Filter Replacement. When this is selected, the
machine will pause during the exchange and prompt you to
change the vehicle’s transmission filter. Follow the on-
screen instructions.
Connect red and gray service hoses to chrome manifold.
Insert nylon tube down dipstick tube the same length as the
dipstick, being cautious not to insert too far.
Use the yellow ▲▼ arrow keys to select the desired
amount to be exchanged. Press the green button to
proceed.

TSD450 LCDC
Transmission Fluid Exchange
Machine with Chemical Injection
40201043
QUICK START
INSTRUCTIONS
Flo-Dynamics, Inc. • 3300 Reedy Drive • Elkhart, IN 46514 • 800-303-5874 Page 2of 6
When prompted, select a cleaning mode to circulate
additives through the vehicle’s transmission.
Press 3for 10 Minute Cleaning
Press the Green Button to begin the exchange.
Start the vehicle’s engine when the display prompts you to
do so. Then press the Green Button to proceed.
Once the exchange is finished, the screen will beep and
display “Complete”.
Add Transmission Treatment.
See “Adding Chemicals” section.
PERFORMING AN INLINE EXCHANGE
Press 1for Inline Exchange.
Vehicles with Internal Transmission Thermostats:
Before a transmission fluid exchange service can be
performed, refer to O.E. recommended procedure to ensure
transmission fluid flow through transmission cooler.
Connect appropriate adapters to vehicle’s cooler line
fittings. Connect the red and black service hoses to the
quick disconnect adapters on the end of the cooler line
adapters.
Add Transmission Cleaner.
See “Adding Chemicals” section.
Use the yellow ▲▼arrow keys to select the desired
amount to be exchanged. Press the Green Button to
proceed.
When prompted, select a cleaning mode to circulate
additives through the vehicle’s transmission.
Press 3for 10 Minute Cleaning
Start the vehicle’s engine when the display prompts you to
do so. Then press the Green Button to begin the
exchange.
Once the exchange is finished, the screen will beep and
display “Complete”.
Add Transmission Treatment.
See “Adding Chemicals” section.

TSD450 LCDC
Transmission Fluid Exchange
Machine with Chemical Injection
40201043
QUICK START
INSTRUCTIONS
Flo-Dynamics, Inc. • 3300 Reedy Drive • Elkhart, IN 46514 • 800-303-5874 Page 3of 6
FUNCTIONS USED DURING AN EXCHANGE
Press 0at any time to return to the main menu.
If needed, while running, press the Red Button once to
pause the exchange.
Press the Green Button to resume from pause.
Press the Red Button a second time to cancel the
exchange.
When checking the fluid level:
Press +or –to add or remove fluid in 2/10 of a quart
increments.
Use Option 3 in the main menu to add a full quart, and
Option 4 to remove a full quart.
If the exchange stops and the display reads “Halted –
Reverse Hoses”, push or pull the knob on the flow diverter
valve to switch directions, and press the Green Button to
resume the exchange.
If the exchange stops and the display reads “Halted – Shift
to Neutral”, set the vehicle’s parking brake, shift to neutral,
and press the Green Button to resume the exchange.

TSD450 LCDC
Transmission Fluid Exchange
Machine with Chemical Injection
40201043
QUICK START
INSTRUCTIONS
Flo-Dynamics, Inc. • 3300 Reedy Drive • Elkhart, IN 46514 • 800-303-5874 Page 4of 6
ADDING CHEMICALS
When cleaning or conditioning the vehicles transmission it is recommended to add chemicals through the dipstick.
Always check the transmission fluid level prior to, and after, performing the service. The Instructions below assume a proper fluid level before beginning.
ADDING CHEMICALS THROUGH THE DIPSTICK TUBE (PREFERRED METHOD)
Pour Transmission Cleaner or Transmission Treatment
directly into the dipstick tube using a suitably sized funnel.
FOR SEALED TRANSMISSIONS & INLINE SERVICE
In the event that the transmission does not have a dipstick
and is sealed, the cleaner and conditioner (optional) may
be injected directly into the vehicle via the onboard
chemical injection system.
Select 5or 10 Minute Cleaning from the Inline menu.
Select Yes from the Inject Cleaner and Conditioner screen
Pour specified volume of transmission cleaner into the
bottle on the front of the machine after removing the cap by
holding the cap and carefully unscrewing the bottle.
Carefully remove draw tube from bottle by raising cap
upward. When completed, reinstall the cap and begin
exchange.
If adding conditioner after cleaning phase, press 1and
follow directions on screen.
If 1was pressed, the conditioner will be added to the
vehicle near the end of the exchange.
The fluid level in the vehicle will be adjusted automatically
based on the volume of chemicals used. Perform the
normal final fluid level adjustment after the exchange is
completed.

TSD450 LCDC
Transmission Fluid Exchange
Machine with Chemical Injection
40201043
QUICK START
INSTRUCTIONS
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ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
MAIN MENU
Press 0at any time to return to the main menu.
PRIMING THE MACHINE
Press 5to select Prime Machine.
The machine will prompt you to join the red and black
service hoses.
Make sure there is fluid in the new fluid tank.
Connect the red and black service hoses together using
any two mating adapters.
Press the Green Button to begin the process.
The unit will shut off when complete.
DRAINING THE TANKS
From the main menu, press ▼ to proceed to the next
menu. Press 6to drain the NEW FLUID tank, or 7to drain
the USED FLUID tank.
To fully drain a fluid tank, press ▼twice from the main
menu. Press 1to fully drain the NEW FLUID tank, or 2to
fully drain the USED FLUID tank. After fully draining either
fluid tank, the machine must be primed.
Connect any open-ended adapter to the red service hose
and insert into an appropriate disposal container. Make
sure all other hoses are disconnected!
Press the Green Button to begin the process.
The unit will shut off when complete.
NOTE: When fully draining a tank, the machine will not
stop automatically when the tank is empty. You must push
the Red Button on the control panel when the machine
begins to pump air out of the red service hose.

TSD450 LCDC
Transmission Fluid Exchange
Machine with Chemical Injection
40201043
QUICK START
INSTRUCTIONS
Flo-Dynamics, Inc. • 3300 Reedy Drive • Elkhart, IN 46514 • 800-303-5874 Page 6of 6
VOLTAGE MONITOR
From the main menu, press ▼ to proceed to the next
menu. Press 8to display the voltage.
TOTAL FILTER USE
From the main menu, press ▼ twice. Press 3to display the
total filter use. Press 2to reset.
FILTER CHANGE DUE
The machine will indicate when the canister filters need to
be replaced. Remove service panel. Use a standard filter
band clamp tool to unscrew old filters, and replace them
with new filters. Make sure new filters are on tight.
IMPORTANT: Machine must be primed after filter change.
POWER FAILURE MEMORY
If there is a power failure during a fluid exchange, the
procedure can be continued seamlessly.
Simply reconnect the battery cables and press the Green
Button. The exchange will resume where it left off.
CYCLE VALVES
From the main menu, press ▼ to proceed to the next
menu. Press 9to cycle the valves.