Installation Guide Owner's manual

Above Ground Model 424x/424xLC
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Automotive Dynamometer Installation Guide
CHAPTER 6
Loading the Vehicle
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LOADING THE VEHICLE
Use the following steps to load a vehicle on the dyno.
You will need the following parts:
• 2A092 Tire Chock (4)
• 30AS21 Axle Strap (4)
• 500-C10 Car Tie-Down (4)
• 500-C10W/S Car Tie-Down, Hi-Performance (2)
1 Verify your computer is running. Set the dyno brake on by pressing the red
button on the hand-held pendant.
2 For four or all-wheel drive vehicles, measure the wheel base on the vehicle and
adjust the 4WD dyno to that dimension before driving the vehicle on the dyno.
Do not make any adjustments with the vehicle on the dyno.
3 Drive the vehicle onto the lift and raise the lift to the same height as the dyno.
4 Drive the vehicle onto the dyno and align the vehicle straight with the dyno.
5 Stop the vehicle when the drive axles are centered on the drums.
Figure 6-1: Center the Drive Axles on the Drums
6 When the vehicle is positioned properly on the dyno, shut the engine off.
• If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, place it in park.
• If the vehicle has a manual transmission, place it in gear.
7 Set the vehicle’s emergency brake.
8 Secure the non-drive wheels using the provided tire chocks. Do not use tire
chocks for four wheel drive vehicles.
adjust wheel base of 4wd dyno
before loading the vehicle
center drive axle on
both dyno drums
four or all-wheel
drive vehicles
lift