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Allison Transmission B 500 User Manual

Allison Transmission B 500
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OM8491EN
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
3000 and 4000 Series
Allison 5th and 6th Generation Controls

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Allison Transmission B 500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAllison Transmission
ModelB 500
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES

Explains the meaning and use of warning, caution, and note indicators in the manual.

LIST OF WARNINGS

3.0 DRIVING TIPS

3.2 STARTING THE ENGINE

Provides an essential safety warning for starting the engine.

3.3 COLD WEATHER STARTS

Details procedures and limitations for starting in cold ambient conditions.

3.4 HIGH FLUID TEMPERATURE

Explains conditions defining high fluid temperature and actions to take.

3.6 PARKING BRAKE

Outlines safety warnings and procedures related to the parking brake.

3.8 DRIVING ON SNOW OR ICE

Warns about retarder use on slippery surfaces and provides driving advice.

3.10 TOWING OR PUSHING

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

4.0 SELECTING RANGE AND SHIFT SCHEDULES

4.1 SELECTING RANGE

Details how to select forward and reverse ranges using various selectors.

4.1.1 USING KEYPAD PUSH BUTTON SHIFT SELECTOR TO SELECT RANGE

Explains range selection using keypad push button selectors.

4.1.2 USING BUMP-SHIFT LEVER SELECTOR TO SELECT RANGE

Describes range selection using the bump-shift lever selector.

4.2 SHIFT SCHEDULES AND AUTOMATIC RANGE SHIFTS

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

4.2.6 DYNAMIC SHIFT SENSING (DSS) (N/A for OFS Models)

Explains the DSS strategy for optimizing shifts based on vehicle load and grade.

4.3 USING THE HYDRAULIC RETARDER

4.3.1 RETARDER CAPACITY REDUCTION

Explains how retarder capacity is reduced due to high temperatures.

4.3.2 RETARDER/CRUISE CONTROL INTERACTIONS

Details how retarder operation interacts with cruise control features.

5.0 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

5.1 PERIODIC INSPECTIONS

Outlines important checks for transmission fluid, connections, and exterior condition.

5.4 RECOMMENDED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUIDS

Lists approved fluids and considerations for selecting the correct type.

5.5 KEEPING FLUID CLEAN

Provides cautions regarding contamination of transmission fluid.

5.8 PERIODIC FLUID LEVEL CHECKS

Details methods for checking transmission fluid level using dipstick or electronic sensors.

5.8.1 FLUID CHECK USING DIPSTICK

Explains how to use the dipstick for cold and hot fluid level checks.

5.9.3 PROCEDURE TO TURN PROGNOSTICS ON AND OFF

Details the steps to enable or disable the Prognostics feature.

5.9.9 FLUID AND FILTER CHANGE INTERVAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Provides guidelines for recommended fluid and filter change intervals.

6.0 DIAGNOSTICS

6.2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE RESPONSE

Explains how the system responds to active Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

6.3 USING SHIFT SELECTOR FOR ACCESSING DIAGNOSTICS INFORMATION

Details how to use the shift selector to view DTC information.

6.3.2 READ/CLEAR DTCs WITH KEYPAD PUSH BUTTON SELECTOR

Provides instructions for reading and clearing DTCs with keypad selectors.

6.3.3 READ/CLEAR DTCs WITH BUMP-SHIFT LEVER SELECTOR

Provides instructions for reading and clearing DTCs with bump-shift lever selectors.

7.0 SHIFT SELECTORS COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS

8.0 CUSTOMIZING CONTROLS AND TCM PROGRAMMING

8.4 TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) HARDWARE DESCRIPTION

Details the hardware specifications for 5th and 6th Generation TCM models.

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

9.3 RETARDER CONTROLS

Details various retarder apply systems and their integration methods.

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