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Digital Inductive Timing Light

User Guide

555-40750

9-16 Volt

Summary of Contents for 555-40750

Page 1: ...Digital Inductive Timing Light User Guide 555 40750 9 16 Volt ...

Page 2: ...op Dead Center When the timing is retarded the spark occurs after the piston has started to go down in the cylinder 1 T D C T D C T D C Pulley Timing Marks Pointer Before Top Dead Center B T D C Figure 01 T D C A D C Top Dead Center After Dead Center Introduction Contents 1 For checking and setting ignition timing on automotive agricultural and marine engines 2 For use on 9 16 volt systems 3 Rever...

Page 3: ...low descriptions 1 Clamp the inductive pick up around the No 1 Spark Plug wire Make sure the arrow on it is facing towards the spark plug Do not allow the inductive pick up to touch the exhaust manifold or surrounding parts as these areas become extremely hot and will damage the inductive pick up 2 Connect the RED clamp to the positive battery terminal 3 Connect the BLACK clamp to a secure engine ...

Page 4: ...rotated in either direction 3 Locate engine timing mark and use a rag to clean all grease and dirt from the mark and the pointer It may help to use chalk or white paint on the mark to make it more easily seen 4 Start and run the engine until normal operat ing temperature is reached Approximately 15 minutes and then stop engine 5 Start the engine and operate at normal idle speed aiming the timing l...

Page 5: ... and unauthorized persons away from the working area 9 Always store the timing light in a safe dry and child proof location when not in use 10 Always run the engine in well ventilated areas 11 Always remember that a flashing timing light freezes rotating components Do not be tempted to touch an apparently stationary component which is in fact rotating 12 Never use the timing light if it is damaged...

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