WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES
Three types of headings are used in this manual to attract your attention:
NOTE:
is used when an operating procedure, practice, etc.,
is essential to highlight.
WARNING!
is used when an operating procedure, practice,
etc., which, if not correctly followed, could result
in personal injury or loss of life.
CAUTION:
is used when an operating procedure, practice,
etc., which, if not strictly observed, could result
in damage to or destruction of equipment.
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IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to be completely familiar with the Warnings and Cau-
tions described in this Service Manual. These Warnings and Cautions advise against the
use of specific service methods that can result in personal injury, damage to the equip-
ment, or cause the equipment to become unsafe. It is, however, important to understand
that these Warnings and Cautions are not exhaustive. Allison Transmission could not
possibly know, evaluate, and advise the service trade of all conceivable ways in which
service might be done or of the possible hazardous consequences of each way. Conse-
quently, Allison Transmission has not undertaken any such broad evaluation. Accord-
ingly, ANYONE WHO USES A SERVICE PROCEDURE OR TOOL WHICH IS NOT
RECOMMENDED BY ALLISON TRANSMISSION MUST first be thoroughly satisfied
that neither personal safety nor equipment safety will be jeopardized by the service
methods selected.
Proper service and repair are important to the safe, reliable operation of the equipment.
The service procedures recommended by Allison Transmission and described in this Ser-
vice Manual are effective methods for performing service operations. Some of these ser-
vice operations require the use of tools specifically designed for the purpose. The special
tools should be used when and as recommended.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE