Harbor Freight Tools 3343 user manual

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AUTOMOTIVE TIMING
LIGHT - XENON
Model 03343
ASSEMBLY and OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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Specifications Overall Dimensions 7.5” L x 2” Dia. and a 3.5” Handle Grip Lead Length 4 Feet Features: Xenon bulb, Clamp on inductive pick up, automatic reverse polarity, overload protection, trigger activated pistol grip Save This Manual You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions, operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the ma

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9. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean for better and safer performance. Inspect tool cords periodically, and if damaged, have them repaired by an authorized technician. The handles must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at all times. 10. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate any tool when you are tired. 11. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will

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Operation Timing Light Basics Automobile engines work by mixing air, fuel and a spark to ignite the fuel/air mixture, creating an explosion, that powers the vehicle. Maximum power from the explosion must be delivered to the engine at a precise instant. Attaining that precise instant is called “Timing”. Timing is essential to fuel economy and power. Automobile engine manufacturers determine the exact timing necessary for every engine they build. Normal engine and ignition system wear causes

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Operation (continued) 7. Squeeze the trigger on the timing light and direct the flash onto the engine timing marks to obtain a reading. Compare the reading from the timing mark to the reading in the manufacturer’s specifications. If the timing does not match with the timing listed in the manufacturer’s specifications, adjust the timing. Adjusting the timing. 1. Loosen the bolt that locks down the distributor, but do not fully remove it. It should be loose enough so that you can rotate the d

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Operation (continued) Testing Centrifugal Advance 1. With the timing light still connected and the vacuum line still not attached, speed the engine up slowly and watch the timing mark. 2. The timing mark should remain stationary until the engine reaches the manufacturer’s specified speed. See FIGURE 3. Then the timing mark should move steadily, without jerking. 3. If the mark stays stationary or moves erratically, the Centrifugal Advance (or automatic advances) should be serviced by an auth

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Parts List Part No. Description 1 Timing Light Body 2 Negative Clamp 3 Positive Clamp 4 Induction Clamp 1 Assembly Drawing 2 3 4 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBU- TOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE