PPG Pittsburgh Paints Pittsburgh Diesel Engine Compression Tester 93644 - Manual (Page 4)

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Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this manual including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DEATH:
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Do not run an
engine in an enclosed garage or other contained area.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
• Wear appropriate work clothes, heavy-duty
work gloves and ANSI-approved safety goggles
when working on a hot engine. Keep hands
away from the fan and other moving parts
and protect yourself from electrical shock or
burns. Be aware that working on an automotive
or truck engine is inherently dangerous,
and suitable precautions must be taken.
• If you are not experienced in doing this
type of diagnostic test, the work should
be done by a qualified technician.
• Install/remove the Tester only while
the engine is stopped.
Note: Good engine cylinder compression will be
indicated with a high initial reading, and a progressive
buildup to the final maximum reading. Poor engine
cylinder compression will be indicated with a low initial
reading and a much slower buildup to the final maximum
reading. The compression readings for all of the
engine cylinders should not vary by more than 10%.
1. Check that the vehicle’s battery is fully charged.
Securely block the vehicle’s tires, set the parking
brake and the transmission to neutral or park.
2. Refer to the Diesel Adapters chart to select
the proper Adapter to be used for the specific
vehicle you will test. After identifying the correct
adapter, assemble it securely as shown on the
Parts List and Assembly Diagram on page 7.
3. Prepare the engine for compression
testing by starting the engine and allowing
it to warm up to its normal operating
temperature. Then, switch off the engine.
4. Once the engine has been turned off, disconnect
the fuel shutdown solenoid (refer to the
engine maintenance manual for location).
5. Remove all of the injectors or all of the glow plugs
(depending on the connector used). They can be
labeled to aid during reassembly. Unless instructed
to do so by the engine manual, do not inject oil
into the cylinders (a “wet” test); the oil may not
compress properly and damage the engine.
6. Connect the Compression Tester to an engine
cylinder. With the fuel pedal depressed completely,
crank the engine for eight revolutions.
Do not continue to crank the engine; the
engine’s starter may overheat, damaging itself.
7. After cranking the engine, record the
reading on the Pressure Gauge (1).
8. Once the maximum reading has been
recorded, release the Gauge (1) pressure by
depressing the Air Release Button (2).
9. Use caution, the engine will be hot! Remove
the Compression Tester from the first cylinder.
10. Repeat steps 6-9 for the remaining cylinders.
11. Reconnect the fuel injection solenoid and
reinstall all glow plugs/injectors.
12. When finished, clean, then store the Tester in
its case, indoors, out of children’s reach.