SkyTrak 8042 Service Manual - Manual (Page 832)

9.241 Model 8042, 10042, 10054 Legacy Rev. 10/03
Electrical System
a. Transmission Temperature Sender Removal
1. If the vehicle has one battery, disconnect the
negative (-) battery cable at the negative (-) battery
terminal (1).
If the vehicle has dual batteries, disconnect both
negative battery cables from both negative (-) battery
terminals (2).
2. Unplug the sender connector (3) from the cab
harness connector.
3. The sender (3) is threaded into the transmission
housing or case (4). Remove the sender.
b. Transmission Temperature Sender Disassembly
DO NOT disassemble the sender. Replace a defective or
faulty sender with a new part.
c. Transmission Temperature Sender Inspection
and Replacement
Inspect the sender and the wiring harness connector
terminals for continuity. Replace a defective or faulty
sender.
d. Transmission Temperature Sender Installation
and Testing
1. Thread the sender (3) into the transmission housing
(4) snugly.
2. Connect the sender connector (3) to the wiring
harness connector.
3. If the vehicle has one battery, connect the
negative (-) battery cable to the negative (-) battery
terminal (1).
If the vehicle has dual batteries, connect both
negative battery cables to both negative (-) battery
terminals (2).
4. Clear the area around the vehicle of personnel and
any obstructions to vehicle travel.
5. Start the engine, allow all systems to reach
operating temperature and observe the operator’s
instrument cluster for transmission temperature
sender indication.
6. If the sender is not defective, the problem could be
elsewhere; possibly in a shorted wire, clogged or
defective transmission cooler, defective display, etc.
9.14.14 Engine Block Heater
The engine is equipped with an engine block heater (6)
that can be plugged into a standard 110/120V A.C.
grounded outlet, to heat the engine coolant.
When temperatures are below 10° F (-12° C), the block
heater should be used to aid in starting.
MH6070
Front
Front
(SN 8042-13198 through 18990,
10042-13198 through 19030,
10054-13198 through 19079)
(SN 8042, 18991 - 19987, 10042 19031 - 19987,
10054, 19080 - 19987 And
8042/10042/10054, 0160002332 & After
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