Setting Clock - MCi MC8 Crusader 1977 Operator's Manual

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The Tachograph is a recording speedometer indicating driving speed,
mileage covered and the time of day.
The speeds driven, the driving and stopping periods and the mileage
covered are simultaneously recorded on a wax coated diagram chart that
is rotated by the instrument's clock movement.
Refer to Figure 1 (Argo Unit)
FIGURE 1
SETTING CLOCK
&
CHANGING CHART
NOTE: It is most important
that the tachograph never be
opened or closed while the
coach is in motion to avoid
damaging the chart and the in-
strument.
1. Open the instrument by
turning the key or knob type
lock
at
the
top,
coun-
terclockwise.
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ARGO TACHOGRAPH WITH CHART.
NOTE: CHART MUST HAVE CENTER HOLE
AS SHOWN. DO NOT SUBSTITUTE WITH
OTHER TYPE CHARTS.
2. Set the time by turning setting wheel No. 1. Fill in name, date, mileage
and starting time on chart.
3. To install chart lift clamping lever No. 3, place chart over center hub
and flip down clamping lever. Reverse procedure to remove chart.
NOTE: When installing chart, the hours on chart from 1-12 are AM
hours. The hours from 13-24 are PM hours. The clock should be set and
the chart hours will match the time of day at arrow No. 2. Example: 3
P.M. (time of day) should match on chart (15) at arrow No. 2.
4. Insert only charts that are applicable to the Unit 0-80 MPH and refer to
center hole No. 4 for proper type (refer to Figure
1).
CAUTION: Always keep a chart in the tachograph.
Refer to Figure 2 (Sangamo Unit)
WINDING, SETTING
CLOCK
&
CHANGING CHART
NOTE:
It
is most impor-
tant that the tachograph
never be opened or closed
while the coach is in motion to
avoid damaging the chart grid
and the instrument.
1. Open the instrument by
turning the key or knob coun-
terclockwise.
2. Wind the clock by pulling
and
pushing
the
plastic
covered lever No. 1 located
to the left rear of the clock
door assembly.
FIGURE 2
SANGAMO
TACHOGRAPH
WITH
CHART. NOTE: CHART MUST HAVE
CENTER HOLE AS SHOWN. DO
NOT .SUBSTITUTE
WITH
OTHER
TYPE CHARTS.
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