General Notes
GENERAL NOTES1. Troubles occuring with the automatic transmission can be caused by either the engine or the transmission itself. These two areas should be distinctly isolated before proceeding with troubleshooting.
2. Troubleshooting should begin with the simpliest operation, working up in order of difficulty, but first determine whether the trouble lies within the engine or transmission.
3. Proceed with the inspection as follows.
1. Preminary Check
a. Check oil level.
b. Check throttle cable mark.
c. Check shift cable.
d. Check neutral start switch.
e. Check idle speed.
f. Check tire inflation pressure.
Repair as necessary.
2. Stall Test
Repair as necessary.
3. Time Lag Test
Confirm by road test and repair as necessary.
4. Hydraulic Test
Confirm shift point and extent of shock by road test. Repair as necessary.
5. Road Test
Confirm if trouble lies within ATM.
If noisy or vibrating, the possible cause could be with the compressor, engine, drive shaft, tires, etc.