tecnotest STARGAS 898 LIGHT Operating Instructions Manual page 36

STARGAS _______________________________________________________________________________
3.0 - USE OF THE STARGAS
Error messages are displayed on the tool LCD simultaneously to the emission of a
sound warning.
3.1 - Test Conditions
Once the connections have been performed, before starting the test check:
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The ambient temperature ranges between +5 °C and +40 °C (degrees
Centigrades).
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The exhaust pipe of the vehicle is tight. This condition has to be checked by
hermetically occluding the exhaust pipe while the engine is idling; in such a
condition no gas leakages from the pipe joints should be detected.
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The following car parameters are correct, as per the manufacturer's indications.
IDLING
DWELL ANGLE (DWELL)
IGNITION ANGLE (ADVANCE)
PLAY OF THE VALVES
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Engine temperature conditions comply with the manufacturer's specifications.
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The cold starting devices (automatic and manual) are disconnected.
3.2 - Temperature measurement
The temperature probe (45) (option) has to be introduced at the place of the oil
dipstick.
In order to introduce it deeply enough, adjust the rubber plug by using as a reference
the original dipstick length.
ATTENTION:
When introducing the temperature probe, do not bring the connecting cable
near sources of strong interferences (coil, spark plug cables, distributor).
Moreover do not twist the cables inside the engine compartment.
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