3.
ALWAYS KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY FROM THE MOVING PARTS
AND HOT PARTS OF THE ENGINE.
4.
MAKE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
(i.e., compression specifications), AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS OUT-
LINED IN THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL FOR THE ENGINE YOU ARE
TESTING.
5.
WHEN WARMING UP AN ENGINE IN PREPARATION FOR
COMPRESSION TESTING, MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE’S TRANSMISSION IS
PLACED IN “PARK” AND THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IS APPLIED.
6.
WARNING:
The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other
reproductive harm).
(California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the
Parts List on page 7
are
included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the
number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.
The Cylinder Leakage Tester is a tool through which compressed air is supplied
to each engine cylinder. The Cylinder Leakage Tester then measures the
rate
of
leakage (in percentage of loss from 0 to 100%).
2.
With the aid of the Cylinder Leakage Tester, the operator may also locate the
source
of the leakage by listening at these places:
A.
Oil dipstick tube for bad rings, cylinder leakage.
B.
Radiator filler for cylinder wall cracks.
C.
Adjacent port for head gasket leakage.
D.
Tail pipe for exhaust valve leakage.
E.
Carburetor air horn for intake valve leakage.
F.
Fuel injection throttle body for intake valve leakage.
SKU 04317
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2.
MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT.
Keep the work area well lit.
Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace and ventilation. Always
keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris.
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