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Back Flush Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying J 45096 Adapters At Oil Cooler Supply & Return Lines
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  1. Connect the J 45096  adapters (1) to the vehicle's transmission oil cooler supply and return lines at the transmission.
  2. Fig 2: Identifying Black Supply Hose & Clear Waste Hose
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  3. Connect the black supply hose (1) to the return line, rear connector of the transmission, and the clear waste hose (2) to the feed line, front connector of the transmission, to the vehicle cooler lines. This is the reverse flow - backflush direction.
  4. Fig 3: View Of Main Function Switch FLUSH Position
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  5. Turn the main function switch to the FLUSH position. Allow the machine to operate for 30 seconds.
  6. Fig 4: View Of Main Function Switch IDLE Position
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  7. Turn the main function switch to the IDLE position and allow the supply vessel pressure to dissipate.