Brought to You by Augusta Flint Specifications Power Input 12 VDC Bulb AGA0314TSC Xenon Lead Length 4 FT. Timing Advance 0° to 60° in 2° Increments Important Safety Information Work area safety b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. a.
These carry important be controlled with the trigger is safety information. If unreadable or dangerous and must be repaired. missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. c. Store idle diagnostic tools out of the reach of children and do not Avoid unintentional starting.
Brought to You by Augusta Flint Operation Tips To set timing, the engine manufacturer provides Timing Light Basics “timing marks” on the engine’s vibration damper. Automobile engines work by mixing air, fuel Read the vehicle’s manual or contact the and a spark to ignite the fuel/air mixture, manufacturer for the location of timing marks creating an explosion, that powers the vehicle.
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Brought to You by Augusta Flint Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. Timing Light Hook Up Note: These general instructions will not apply to all engine designs and/ or vehicles.
Brought to You by Augusta Flint Timing Adjustment Testing Centrifugal Advance With the Engine stopped, loosen the With the timing light still connected bolt that locks down the distributor, and the vacuum line still not attached, but do not fully remove it. speed the engine up slowly to the It should be loose enough so that you manufacturer’s specified speed...
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Brought to You by Augusta Flint Testing Vacuum Advance Connect the Timing Light to the spark plug wire directly opposite (180º) Speed the engine up slowly to the from the number 1 cylinder on the manufacturer’s specified speed distributor cap. See Figure 4. for this test (often 2000 RPM) 4 Cylinder and leave the vacuum line...
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Brought to You by Augusta Flint Small Engine Timing Rotary Engine Timing The Timing Light can be used to Connect the red and black power leads test the timing on any combustion to the battery. Connect the Spark engine that utilizes an impulse or Plug Clamp to the wire for the leading magneto ignition, such as motorcycles, spark plug on the front rotor housing.
Brought to You by Augusta Flint Maintenance and Servicing Procedures not specifically To check the Lamp: explained in this manual must a. Remove Rubber Sleeve (3) from be performed only by nozzle of the Timing Light. a qualified technician. Bulb Cover (4) TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM SHOCK OR FIRE: Disconnect from the vehicle battery...
Brought to You by Augusta Flint Parts List Part Description Q’ty Left Housing Right Housing Rubber Sleeve Bulb Cover Lens Timing Advance Knob Rear Cover Dial Scale Tension Meter Left Tag Right Tag Trigger Internal Switch Board Clamp Cable Cable Connector Screw (M3x10) Screw (M3x6) PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY...
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