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Allison Transmission 4800 User Manual

Allison Transmission 4800
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OM8491EN
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3000 and 4000 Series
Allison 5th and 6th Generation Controls

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Allison Transmission 4800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAllison Transmission
Model4800
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Explains the three types of headings used in the manual to attract attention and their meaning.

LIST OF WARNINGS

1.0 SCOPE OF MANUAL

3.0 DRIVING TIPS

4.0 SELECTING RANGE AND SHIFT SCHEDULES

4.1 SELECTING RANGE

Explains how to select transmission ranges using various shift selectors.

4.2 SHIFT SCHEDULES AND AUTOMATIC RANGE SHIFTS

Explains how shift schedules control transmission shifts based on operating conditions.

4.3 USING THE HYDRAULIC RETARDER

5.0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

5.4 RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

Lists approved transmission fluid specifications and recommendations for use.

5.8 PERIODIC FLUID LEVEL CHECKS

Explains the importance and methods for checking transmission fluid levels regularly.

5.9 PROGNOSTICS FEATURES

Introduces features that maximize fluid and filter use and monitor clutch wear for timely repairs.

5.9.3 PROCEDURE TO TURN PROGNOSTICS ON AND OFF

Provides instructions for enabling or disabling Prognostics features via the shift selector or Allison DOC®.

5.9.6 OIL LIFE MONITOR (OM)

Explains the OM feature for determining fluid life and alerting for fluid changes.

5.9.7 FILTER LIFE MONITOR (FM)

Explains the FM feature that alerts when transmission fluid filters need replacement.

5.9.8 TRANSMISSION HEALTH MONITOR (TM)

Explains how TM monitors clutch life and alerts when maintenance is required.

5.9.9 FLUID AND FILTER CHANGE INTERVAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Discusses factors influencing fluid and filter change frequency and lists methods to determine when to change.

5.9.9.1 FLUID AND FILTER CHANGE PROCEDURE

Provides detailed steps for draining transmission fluid and replacing filters.

6.0 DIAGNOSTICS

6.2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE RESPONSE

Explains how the control system responds to active DTCs, including warning lights and display changes.

6.2.1 CHECK TRANS LIGHT

Details the function of the CHECK TRANS light for bulb checks and error indication.

6.3 USING SHIFT SELECTOR FOR ACCESSING DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATION

Describes how to display DTCs using the shift selector's display portion.

6.3.2 READ/CLEAR DTCs WITH KEYPAD PUSH BUTTON SELECTOR

Provides instructions to read and clear DTCs using the keypad push button shift selector.

6.3.3 READ/CLEAR DTCs WITH BUMP-SHIFT LEVER SELECTOR

Provides instructions to read and clear DTCs using the bump-shift lever selector.

7.0 SHIFT SELECTORS COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS

7.4 TRANS SERVICE INDICATOR (WRENCH ICON)

Explains the illumination of the TRANS SERVICE indicator for service conditions.

7.5 SELECTOR DISPLAY DESCRIPTIONS FOR ACTIVE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) AND INHIBITS

Details the meaning of blank, flashing, and illuminated indicators on the shift selector display.

7.7 BUMP-SHIFT LEVER SELECTOR

Describes the electromechanical bump-shift lever selector and its positions.

8.0 CUSTOMIZING CONTROLS AND TCM PROGRAMMING

8.4 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

Provides hardware descriptions for 5th and 6th Generation TCM models and their compatibility.

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

9.3 RETARDER CONTROLS

Discusses various retarder apply systems and operator control methods.

10.0 TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS

12.0 CUSTOMER SERVICE

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