Caution: read this first, Index – General Technologies TD101 SmarTach + D: Gas and Diesel Tachometer with Ignition Voltage Tester User Manual
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Caution: Read this first !
THE SMARTACH PLUS IS DESIGNED TO TEST VEHICLES
WHILE THE MOTOR IS OPERATING, SO IT IS IMPORTANT
THAT ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE CAREFULLY
OBSERVED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: BEFORE
STARTING THE MOTOR, ENSURE THAT TRANSMISSION IS
IN PARK OR NEUTRAL, EMERGENCY BRAKE IS SET AND
VEHICLE EXHAUST IS VENTED OUTSIDE THE SERVICE
BAY. AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS (COOLING
FAN AND DRIVE BELTS) AND HOT COMPONENTS (EXHAUST
SYSTEM). WHEN CHECKING THE SPARK SYSTEM, USE A
CLEAN RUBBER GLOVE TO HOLD THE SMARTACH PLUS
BY ITS PLASTIC BOX. AVOID TOUCHING THE SMARTACH
PLUS ANTENNA WHILE IT IS CONNECTED TO A SPARK
WIRE OR WHILE PROBING ANY PART OF THE SECONDARY
IGNITION SYSTEM.
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INDEX
CAUTION: Read this First
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OVERVIEW
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SHORT INSTRUCTIONS
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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
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Battery and Auto Power Off
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TACHOMETER FUNCTION
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Display sequence overview
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Setting Number of Cylinders
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Setting Number of Cycles
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Special Considerations
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Taking Tach Readings
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ANALYZER FUNCTION
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Safety Note
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Taking IP Readings
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Diagnostic Using IP Readings
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Special Considerations
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SPECIAL CASES
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Shielded Spark-Plug Wires
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Inboard Marine Engines
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Motorcycles, Ski-doos and Jet-Skis
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DIESEL (Model with Diesel adapter)
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Short Instructions
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Detailed Instructions
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CARE OF YOUR SMARTACH +
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