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Allison Transmission 3000 Series User Manual

Allison Transmission 3000 Series
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OM8491EN
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3000 and 4000 Series
Allison 5th and 6th Generation Controls

Table of Contents

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Allison Transmission 3000 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeAutomatic Transmission Controller
Control ModuleIntegrated
Shift Energy ManagementYes
Number of Gears6
Torque ConverterYes, with lock-up clutch
RetarderOptional
PTO ProvisionYes
Input Voltage12V or 24V
Communication ProtocolSAE J1939
Operating Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES

Explains the meaning of warning, caution, and note indicators.

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

LIST OF WARNINGS

SCOPE OF MANUAL

SCOPE OF MANUAL

Defines the content and purpose of the operator's manual.

INTRODUCTION

KEEPING THAT ALLISON ADVANTAGE

Highlights the benefits of using Allison transmissions.

DRIVING TIPS

STARTING THE ENGINE

Details the procedure for starting the engine safely.

COLD WEATHER STARTS

Provides instructions for starting the vehicle in cold conditions.

HIGH FLUID TEMPERATURE

Explains the causes and effects of high transmission fluid temperature.

TOWING OR PUSHING

Outlines safety precautions for towing or pushing the vehicle.

SELECTING RANGE AND SHIFT SCHEDULES

SELECTING RANGE

Covers the process of selecting transmission ranges for operation.

SHIFT SCHEDULES AND AUTOMATIC RANGE SHIFTS

Explains how shift schedules control transmission behavior.

USING THE HYDRAULIC RETARDER

Details the operation and use of the hydraulic retarder.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

PERIODIC INSPECTIONS

Outlines routine checks for transmission components.

RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

Lists the approved transmission fluid specifications.

PERIODIC FLUID LEVEL CHECKS

Describes how to check the transmission fluid level.

PROGNOSTICS FEATURES

Explains advanced diagnostic and monitoring features.

DIAGNOSTICS

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE RESPONSE

Explains how the system responds to diagnostic trouble codes.

CHECK TRANS LIGHT

Details the function and meaning of the CHECK TRANS indicator.

USING SHIFT SELECTOR FOR ACCESSING DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATION

Guides on accessing diagnostic codes via the shift selector.

SHIFT SELECTORS COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS

SELECT/MONITOR DISPLAY

Describes the functions of the selector's display.

TRANS SERVICE INDICATOR (WRENCH ICON)

Describes the wrench icon indicating needed service.

BUMP-SHIFT LEVER SELECTOR

Details the operation and features of the bump-shift lever.

KEYPAD PUSH BUTTON SHIFT SELECTOR

Explains the functionality of the keypad push button selector.

CUSTOMIZING CONTROLS AND TCM PROGRAMMING

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

Details the hardware specifications of the TCM.

AUTODETECT

Explains the automatic detection of components and features.

ADAPTIVE SHIFTING

Describes the adaptive shifting feature for optimizing shift quality.

EXTERNAL WIRE HARNESSES, VEHICLE INTERFACE MODULE, AND RETARDER CONTROLS

RETARDER CONTROLS

Covers the various systems for operator control of the retarder.

TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS

TORQUE CONVERTER

Describes the components and function of the torque converter.

RETARDER

Describes the self-contained retarder component.

GENERAL GUIDELINES

WELDING ON VEHICLE

Lists safety precautions for welding on the vehicle.

PAINTING ON VEHICLE

Provides guidelines for painting vehicles with TCMs.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

ORDERING PARTS

Guides on how to order replacement parts.

OWNER ASSISTANCE

Information on owner support and issue resolution.

SERVICE LITERATURE

Details how to obtain additional service literature.

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