Allison Transmission 3500 SP

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

Allison Transmission 3500 SP Specifications

General

Transmission Model	3500 SP
Control System	Electronic
Type	Automatic Transmission
Generation	5th Generation
Engine Compatibility	Diesel
Number of Gears	6
PTO Options	Yes

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES

Explains the different types of warnings, cautions, and notes used in the manual.

3.0 DRIVING TIPS

3.2 STARTING THE ENGINE

Provides essential safety warnings and procedures for starting the engine.

3.3 COLD WEATHER STARTS

Details procedures and limitations for starting in cold weather conditions.

3.4 HIGH FLUID TEMPERATURE

3.6 PARKING BRAKE

Covers the function and warnings related to the parking brake.

3.8 DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE

3.10 TOWING OR PUSHING

Details critical procedures and cautions for towing or pushing the vehicle.

4.0 SELECTING RANGE AND SHIFT SCHEDULES

4.1 SELECTING RANGE

Explains how to select the transmission range using various selectors.

4.1.1 USING KEYPAD PUSH BUTTON SHIFT SELECTOR TO SELECT RANGE

4.1.2 USING BUMP-SHIFT LEVER SELECTOR TO SELECT RANGE

4.1.3 SELECTOR DISPLAY FLASHING (INHIBITS)

4.2 SHIFT SCHEDULES AND AUTOMATIC RANGE SHIFTS

4.3 USING THE HYDRAULIC RETARDER

Explains the purpose and operation of the hydraulic retarder.

4.3.1 RETARDER CAPACITY REDUCTION

5.0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

5.1 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS

Outlines general procedures and points for periodic transmission inspections.

5.2 PREVENT MAJOR PROBLEMS

5.4 RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

Lists approved transmission fluids and specifications.

5.5 KEEPING FLUID CLEAN

5.6 FLUID ANALYSIS

5.7 TRANSMISSION FLUID REFILL

Provides instructions for refilling transmission fluid.

5.8 PERIODIC FLUID LEVEL CHECKS

Details methods for checking transmission fluid levels periodically.

5.8.1 FLUID CHECK USING DIPSTICK

Step-by-step guide for checking fluid level using the dipstick.

5.8.1.1 COLD CHECK PROCEDURE

Specific procedure for checking fluid level when cold.

5.8.1.2 HOT CHECK PROCEDURE

Specific procedure for checking fluid level at operating temperature.

5.8.2 FLUID LEVEL CHECKS USING ALLISON 5 TH GENERATION OR NEWER SHIFT SELECTORS

Explains how to check fluid levels electronically using shift selectors.

5.9 PROGNOSTICS FEATURES

Introduces features for monitoring transmission health and fluid life.

5.9.3 PROCEDURE TO TURN PROGNOSTICS ON AND OFF

Details the steps to enable or disable Prognostics features.

5.9.5 SETTING FLUID TYPE FOR PROGNOSTICS

Explains how to set the fluid type for accurate Prognostics monitoring.

5.9.6 OIL LIFE MONITOR (OM)

Describes the OM feature for tracking fluid life and maintenance needs.

5.9.7 FILTER LIFE MONITOR (FM)

Describes the FM feature for monitoring filter life and replacement needs.

5.9.8 TRANSMISSION HEALTH MONITOR (TM)

Describes the TM feature for monitoring clutch health and maintenance.

5.9.9 FLUID AND FILTER CHANGE INTERVAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Provides recommended intervals for fluid and filter changes based on conditions.

6.0 DIAGNOSTICS

6.1 OVERVIEW

Introduces diagnostic features and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

6.2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE RESPONSE

Explains how the system responds to active Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

6.2.1 CHECK TRANS LIGHT

Details the function and interpretation of the CHECK TRANS indicator light.

6.3 USING SHIFT SELECTOR FOR ACCESSING DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATION

6.3.2 READCLEAR DTCs WITH KEYPAD PUSH BUTTON SELECTOR

6.3.3 READCLEAR DTCs WITH BUMP-SHIFT LEVER SELECTOR

9.0 EXTERNAL WIRE HARNESSES, VEHICLE INTERFACE MODULE, AND RETARDER CONTROLS

9.2 VEHICLE INTERFACE MODULE (VIM)

9.3 RETARDER CONTROLS

11.0 GENERAL GUIDELINES

11.1 WELDING ON VEHICLE

Provides essential safety precautions when welding on a vehicle.

11.2 PAINTING ON VEHICLE

11.2.1 Electrostatic Painting