Harbor Freight Tools Air Compressor 92720 User Manual

COMPRESSION TESTER  
WITH QUICK DISCONNECT  
Model 92720  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
®
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011  
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY,  
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS  
AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.  
Copyright©2005 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of this  
manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form  
without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
1.  
2.  
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered work areas invite accidents.  
Do not operate tools and equipment in explosive atmospheres, such as in  
the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Tools and equipment  
create sparks which may ignite flammables.  
3.  
4.  
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating tools and  
equipment. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the  
work area. Provide barriers or shields as needed.  
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when oper-  
ating tools and equipment. Do not use tools and equipment while tired or  
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inatten-  
tion while operating tools and equipment may result in serious personal injury.  
5.  
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.  
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose  
clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.  
6.  
7.  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper  
footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.  
Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved safety impact goggles  
when using this product.  
8.  
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct  
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.  
9.  
Store idle tools and equipment out of reach of children and other untrained  
persons. Tools and equipment are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.  
10.  
Maintain tools with care. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do  
not use” until repaired.  
11.  
12.  
If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Check for loose screws,  
misalignment or binding of moving parts, loose mounting, cracked or broken  
parts, and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. Many accidents  
are caused by poorly maintained tools.  
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your  
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous  
when used on another tool.  
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13.  
14.  
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service  
or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.  
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow  
instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this  
manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions  
may create a risk of injury.  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
1.  
2.  
WARNING! Do not exceed the maximum pressure capacity of this tool  
(300 PSI/20 BAR). Exceeding the maximum pressure capacity could cause  
serious personal injury and/or property damage.  
WARNING! Use the Compression Tester only in well ventilated areas.  
A running gasoline engine produces carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide  
fumes are a colorless, odorless, gas that, if inhaled, can cause serious  
injury or death.  
3.  
4.  
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Compression Tester. These carry  
important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for  
a replacement.  
Prior to using the Compression Tester, make sure to read and understand  
all warnings, safety precautions, and instructions as outlined in the  
manufacturer’s instruction manual for the engine you will test.  
5.  
When warming up an engine in preparation for compression testing, make  
sure the vehicle’s transmission is placed in “PARK”, (or neutral for a  
manual transmission) and the emergency brake is applied.  
6.  
7.  
Always keep hands and fingers away from the moving parts and hot parts  
of the vehicle’s engine.  
WARNING! The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemi-  
cal known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects (or other  
reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety Code 25249.5 et seq.)  
8.  
WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s)  
before using this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a heart  
pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker. In addition,  
people with pacemakers should adhere to the following: Caution is necessary  
when near the coil, spark plug cables, or distributor of a running engine. The  
engine should always be off if adjustments are to be made to the distributor.  
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9.  
WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this  
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The  
operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which  
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1.  
2.  
NOTE: Performing a compression test requires the work of two individuals; one  
person to operate the vehicle’s ignition switch while the other person operates  
the Compression Tester.  
The Compression Tester features an Adapter Fitting (2) with its Rubber Cone that  
may be used on all types of spark plug holes and a Hose Fitting (4) that may be  
used for 14mm and 18mm spark plug holes. (See Figure A.)  
3.  
4.  
To perform a typical compression test, prepare the engine for compression test-  
ing by starting the engine and allowing it to warm up to its normal operating  
temperature. Then, switch off the ignition. WARNING! Avoid carbon monoxide  
poisoning! Never run a gasoline engine in an enclosed garage or other  
contained area.  
Once the engine has been turned off, disconnect both coil wires from the coil of  
the engine, and remove all of the spark plugs. Note: Insulate coil wires or route  
them away from each other and all metal surfaces. Make note of which spark  
plug wires go to each spark plug locations. (See Figures B and C, next page.)  
GAUGE  
(1)  
HOSE FITTING  
(4)  
AIR RELEASE BUTTON  
ADAPTER FITTING  
(2)  
HOSE  
(3)  
FIGURE A  
RUBBER CONE  
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5.  
6.  
Attach either the Adapter Fitting (2) or Hose (3) and Hose Fitting (4) to the  
Gauge (1). (See Figure A.)  
Connect the Compression Tester to the first cylinder of the engine. With the fuel  
pedal depressed all the way down, crank the engine for at least eight revolutions.  
(See Figure C.)  
7.  
8.  
While cranking the engine, observe and record the maximum reading on the  
Gauge (1) of the Compression Tester. (See Figure C.)  
Once the maximum reading has been recorded, discontinue cranking the engine.  
Then, release the air pressure in the Gauge (1) by pressing the Air Release  
Button. (See Figure C.)  
9.  
Remove the Compression Tester from the first engine cylinder. Then repeat  
Steps #6, #7, #8 for the remaining engine cylinders. (See Figures B and C.)  
10.  
NOTE: Good engine cylinder compression will be indicated with a high initial  
reading, and a progressive build-up to the final maximum reading. Poor engine  
cylinder compression will be indicated with a low initial reading, and a much  
slower build-up to the final maximum reading. The compression readings for all  
of the engine cylinders should not vary by more than 10%. Note: Check your  
owner’s or maintenance manual for acceptable pressure ranges.  
COIL  
COIL WIRES  
FIGURE B  
GAUGE  
(1)  
REMOVE  
SPARK PLUGS  
AIR RELEASE BUTTON  
FIGURE C  
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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING  
1.  
Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Compression Tester.  
Check for broken, cracked, or bent parts, loose or missing parts, and any condi-  
tion that may affect the proper operation of the product. If a problem occurs,  
have the problem corrected before further use.  
Do not use damaged equipment.  
2.  
3.  
When cleaning, use a clean cloth with a mild detergent. Do not use solvents,  
as damage to the Compression Tester may result. Do not immerse the Gauge  
(1) in any liquid. Then, store the Compression Tester in a safe, dry location out  
of reach of children and other unauthorized people.  
CAUTION! All maintenance, service, or repairs not listed in this  
manual are only to be attempted by a qualified service technician.  
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY  
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY  
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR  
DISTRIBUTOR 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 PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR  
DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE  
UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER  
ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL  
PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION  
OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.  
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PARTS LIST / ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM  
Part #  
1
2
3
Description  
Gauge  
Adapter Fitting  
Hose  
Qty.  
1
1
1
Part #  
Description  
Hose Fitting  
Carrying Case  
Qty.  
1
1
4
5
1
2
3
4
5: CARRYING CASE NOT SHOWN.  
NOTE:  
Some parts are listed and shown  
for illustration purposes only,  
and are not available individually  
as replacement parts.  
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