Figure 8. Tachometer and Accessories
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
16. GENERAL
tester. d.
Install mounting pad adapter (23) on
a. This section gives instructions on preparations
mounting pad adapters.)
to be made before starting, operating, and stopping the
e. Mount starter to be tested on starter torque
starter torque tester. It also gives the basic capabilities
tester and lock mounting clamps (7, fig. 2) with cam
of the equipment and coordinates these capabilities to
shafts (5).
the specific tasks for which the equipment is designed.
b. It is essential that the operator know how to
perform every operation that the starter torque tester is
capable of accomplishing. Since many jobs present
g. Ascertain that starter jaw is fully retracted and
different problems, it may be necessary that the
operator vary the given procedures to fit the
assignment.
connections and security of all components and
accessories.
17. PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING STARTER
TORQUE TESTER
18. STARTING AND OPERATING THE STARTER
TORQUE TESTER
The following steps should be accomplished
before starting the starter torque tester:
a. Install a starter known to be serviceable on
a. Examine engaging jaw of starter to be tested
starter torque tester as outlined in preceding paragraph
and determine size, direction of rotation, and number of
teeth.
b. Apply a small amount of hydraulic pressure to
brake assembly by turning control cap located on brake
supplied with starter torque tester, select an engaging
pressure control assembly (4, fig. 2)
jaw of starter to be tested.
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