Instruction Manual

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 Page 1
OVERVIEW Page 2
SHORT INSTRUCTIONS Page 4
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Page 6
Battery and Auto Power Off Page 6
TACHOMETER FUNCTION Page 7
Display sequence overview Page 7
Setting Number of Cylinders Page 7
Setting Number of Cycles Page 8
Special Considerations Page 10
Taking Tach Readings Page 11
ANALYZER FUNCTION Page 13
Safety Note Page 13
Taking IP Readings Page 13
Diagnostic Using IP Readings Page 15
Special Considerations Page 17
SPECIAL CASES Page 19
Shielded Spark-Plug Wires Page 19
Inboard Marine Engines Page 19
Motorcycles, Ski-doos and Jet-Skis Page 20
DIESEL (Model with Diesel adapter) Page 21
Short Instructions Page 21
Detailed Instructions Page 22
CARE OF YOUR SMARTACH + Page 26