Haltech E6K - Manual (Page 8)

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When the time comes to start your engine, the base fuel map already loaded in the system
could get you going immediately. If not, a little alteration with some assistance from this
manual should get your vehicle running. You then work on fine tuning your maps to suit your
engine exactly. An air:fuel ratio meter and a dyno make tuning easiest, but many people use
the traditional method of "seat of the pants" feel and tuning by ear, possibly checking spark
plug colour as an indication of fuel mixture. Whichever method you use, you will find that the
ability to instantly change mixtures by the stroke of a key, or the twist of a knob, will make
tuning your Haltech system far easier than tuning a carburettor or mechanical injection
system, and with much better results.
Before You Begin...
1) IT IS BEST TO READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE STARTING.
At the very least, you should read Section One of the manual, and any of the Appendices that
are relevant to your installation. The greater your knowledge of the operation of the Haltech
system, the easier you will find it to understand what you are doing, and why. Throughout the
manual are Warnings and Notes that will help your installation run smoothly and indicate the
dangers that can exist for you the installer and the Haltech ECU.
2) Read any additional material accompanying this manual that updates the document since it
was written.
3) You may need special parts or additional tools or test equipment in order to complete
installation. Make sure you have these items on hand before you begin to avoid frustration.
Contact your Haltech dealer if you have difficulty.
4) Don't do the minimum work possible. Carelessness in the early stages of installation can
cause you major headaches later on, be it in a few days' or a few months' time. Carelessness
will cost you money and frustration in finding and fixing unnecessary problems. You have the
opportunity to make sure your Haltech system's operation is extremely dependable and easy
to use by doing it right the first time.
There is another reason to exercise care during this installation. You will be dealing with
explosive fuel under pressure, electricity and considerable heat. Inside the combustion
chamber, this is a happy combination. In the garage, they are not. The same kind of danger
exists when working underneath a jacked-up car. Please be careful.
WARNING:
AVOID OPEN SPARKS, FLAMES, OR OPERATION OF
ELECTRICAL DEVICES NEAR FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLES WHEN DOING
ELECTRICAL WORK ON YOUR VEHICLE.
DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY WITH A 24VOLT TRUCK
CHARGER OR REVERSE THE POLARITY OF THE BATTERY OR
ANY CHARGING UNIT