C H A P T E R 3
Loading the Vehicle
Model SD12 Scooter Dynamometer Installation Guide
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LOADING THE VEHICLE
Use the following steps to load a vehicle on the dyno.
Risk of injury. Always wear proper eye and ear protection when operating
the dyno.
1
Verify your computer is running.
2
Verify the wheel clamp is at the front of the front support.
Lift the spring plunger to slide the wheel clamp to a different position. Release the
spring plunger to lock the wheel clamp in the new position.
3
Drive the vehicle onto the dyno and align the vehicle straight with the dyno.
4
Stop the vehicle when the drive axle is centered on the drum.
5
When the vehicle is positioned properly on the dyno, shut the engine off.
• If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, apply the parking brake.
• If the vehicle has a manual transmission, place it in gear.
6
Slide the wheel clamp up to the front tire of the vehicle.
Lift the spring plunger to slide the wheel clamp to a different position. Release the
spring plunger to lock the wheel clamp in the new position.
7
Turn the wheel clamp handle until the front tire is held securely in the wheel
clamp.
Figure 3-1: Load the Vehicle
slide the
wheel clamp
center drive axle
on dyno drum
wheel clamp
handle
