Performance Tool W89735 User manual

DIESEL COMPRESSION
TESTER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Item Number W89735
WARNING
It is the owner and/or operators’ responsibility to study all WARNINGS, operating, and maintenance
instructions contained on the product label and instruction manual prior to operation of this product.
The owner/operator shall retain product instructions for future reference.
The owner and/or operator are responsible for maintenance, maintaining all decals or warning
labels and while in use, maintaining the unit in good working order. If the owner and/or operator are
not fluent in English, the product warnings and instructions shall be read and discussed with the
operators’ native language by the purchaser/owner or his designee. Make sure that the operator
comprehends its contents. Safety information shall be emphasized and understood prior to usage.
The product shall be inspected per the operating instructions.
Users of this product must fully understand these instructions. Each person operating this product
must also be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance that
might impair their vision, dexterity or judgment.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information.
Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage!
Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for future use.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS
WARNING: Read and understand this entire instruction manual before attempting to assemble, install, operate or
maintain this product. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in serious personal injury and/or property
damage!
The following signal words are used to emphasize safety warnings that must be followed when using this
product:
PRIOR TO USING THIS PRODUCT, READ AND UNDERSTANDALL INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONSAS
OUTLINED IN THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S MANUALAND ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC/REPAIR MANUALS. This
instruction manual is intended for your benefit. Please read and follow the safety, installation, maintenance and
troubleshooting steps described within to ensure your safety and satisfaction. The contents of this instruction manual are
based upon the latest product information available at the time of publication. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
product changes at any time without notice.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
that, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE Indicates important information, which if not
followed, MAY cause damage to equipment.
WARNING DO NOT operate this product if damaged during shipment, handling or misuse. Before each use,
inspect the general condition of the Engine Compression Tester Set. Check for cracks, breaks, or bends in the
equipment, damaged Gauge Hose (1), and any other condition that may affect its safe operation. If a problem
occurs with the equipment, immediately discontinue its use and have the problem corrected before further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS
PRODUCT. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND
WILL VOID WARRANTY.
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND DRY.
Cluttered, or wet work areas invite injuries.
2. KEEP CHILDREN CLEAR OF WORKAREA.
Do not allow children to handle this product.
3. STORE IDLE EQUIPMENT. When not in use,
tools and equipment should be stored in a dry
location to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and
equipment and keep out of reach of children.
4. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT IF UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS.
Read warning labels on prescriptions to
determine if your judgment or reexes are
impaired while taking drugs. If there is any
doubt, do not attempt to use this product.
5. USE EYE PROTECTION. WearANSI
approved safety glasses when using this or any
other testing equipment.
6. DRESS SAFELY. Non-skid footwear or safety
shoes should be worn. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry as they can become caught
in moving parts. Wear a protective hair covering
to prevent long hair from becoming caught in
moving parts.
7. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times to prevent injury,
8. STAY ALERT. Use common sense and watch
what you’re doing at all times. Do not use this
product when you are tired or distracted from
the job at hand.
9. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before
using this product, check for damaged parts
and any other conditions that may affect the
operation of this product. Insure that it will
operate properly and perform its intended
function. Replace or repair damaged or worn
parts immediately.
10. MAINTAIN THIS PRODUCT WITH CARE.
Keep this tool clean and dry after each use for
better and safer performance.
11. USE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR THE
RIGHT JOB. There are certain applications for
which this product was designed. Do not use
small equipment, tools or attachment to do
the work of larger industrial equipment, tools
or attachments. Do not use this product for a
purpose for which it was not intended.

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PARTS LISTING
No. Description
1 Compression Gauge
2 Adapter
3 Adapter
4 Adapter
5 Adapter
6 Adapter
7 Adapter
No. Description
8 Adapter
9 Adapter
10 Adapter
11 Adapter
12 Adapter
13 Adapter
14 Adapter
15 Adapter
APPLICATIONS
No. Application Engine Testing Port Thread
2 Bacharach Allow a Bachrach brand adapter
to be used without tester.
3 Case, J. I. 70 Series, 188 & 207 Fuel Injector
C.I.D. pencil nozzle
Caterpillar 1100 and 3208 series Fuel Injector
Deer, John Early 300, 400 & 500 series, Fuel Injector
276, 404 & 531 C.I.D.
Waukesha D155D Fuel Injector
4 Caterpillar "Capsule" type nozzle Fuel Injector
including models D-336,
1674, 1676, 3406, 3408 & 3412
1
15
14
13
12 11 10
9
8
7
6
5
4
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APPLICATIONS
No. Application Engine Testing Port Thread
5 Cummins These 5.5 bore engines: NH (855 Fuel Injector
cubic inches) V-6, V-8, V-12 &
903 V-8 Cylindrical PTB
6 Cummins V-185, V210, V225, V555, VT-255, Fuel Injector
VT555
7 Detroit Diesel 53, 71, 92, 110, 149, V53, V71 Fuel Injector
with low or high clamp injector
hold down
8 Mercedes Benz 12mm is for Model 300 & 300 Glow plug 12mm-
Turbo diesel from 1978 and the 1.25 and
250 & 350 Turbo models. 18mm 18mm-
is for all regulater Mercedes Benz 1.50
engines & model 300 prior to 1978
9 Allis Chalmers 6000, 7000, 10000 & 11000 Fuel Injector
Bedford 200, 220, 300, 330 & 466 Fuel Injector
Case, J. I. All models not using pencil nozzle Fuel Injector
Deere, John 404, 466, 531 & 619 Fuel Injector
Fiat Allis 8035-02-300, 8035-02-301, 8035- Fuel Injector
02-302, 8045-02 & 8045-03
Ford Tractor All Fuel Injector
International D/DT 361, D/DT 429, DV 462, DV/ Fuel Injector
Harvester DVT 550, DT/DV/DVT 573, 361, 407
Mack Truck END 405, 457, 475, 510, 519, 605, Fuel Injector
672, 673, 674, 711, 864 ENDT-673,
675, 676, 865, 866
Onan DSL, MSDL Fuel Injector
Waukesha These 5.5" bore engines: NH(855 Fuel Injector
cubic inches), V-6, V-8, V-12 &
903 V-8 Cylindrical PTB
10 BMW 2.4 liter Glow plug 12-1.25mm
Lincoln Continental 1984 and 1985 car models Glow plug 12-1.25mm
Mark VII
Peugeot For diesel passenger cars having Glow plug 12-1.25mm
either 12mm-1.25mm or 18mm- and
1.5mm glow plug port holes 18-1.5mm

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APPLICATIONS
No. Application Engine Testing Port Thread
11 Ford/Navistar 6.9 and 7.3 liter Glow plug 10mm-1.00
General Motors 4.3 and 5.7 liter Glow plug 10mm-1.00
Navistar 6.9 and 7.3 liter Glow plug 10mm-1.00
12 Chevy Luv 1.8 and 2.2 liter Glow plug 10mm-1.25
Isuzu 1.8 and 2.2 liter Glow plug 10mm-1.25
Toyota 1.8 liter Glow plug 10mm-1.25
13 Audi All Fuel Injector 24mm-2.00
Cummins 6 BT, 4.02" bore, 5.9 liter Fuel Injector 24mm-2.00
Mercedes Benz Cars and trucks with 24mm ports Fuel Injector 24mm-2.00
Volkswagen All cars and trucks Fuel Injector 24mm-2.00
Volvo All cars and trucks Fuel Injector 24mm-2.00
14 General Motors 4.3, 5.7, 6.7 liter Turbo Glow plug 10mm-1.25
15 Ford Ford 6.0L Power Stroke, Glow plug M14-1.25
Navistar/International
VT365 and more
NOTE: When testing through the 12mm-1.25 glow plug port, use the inner portion of
number 10.

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
PERFORMANCE TOOL® extends only the following warranties, and only to original
retail purchasers. These warranties give specific legal rights. Except where prohibited
by local law, the law of the State of Washington governs all warranties and all
exclusions and limitations of warranties and remedies. There may be other rights which
vary from state to state.
PERFORMANCE TOOL® warrants the product to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship under normal use and service. A defective product may be returned
for a free replacement within 90 days from the date of purchase, provided that product
is returned to place of purchase immediately after discovery of defect. After 90 days
and up to one year from date of purchase, PERFORMANCE TOOL® will replace at no
charge any parts which our examination shall disclose to be defective and under
warranty. These warranties shall be valid only when a sales receipt showing the date
of purchase accompanies the defective product or defective part(s) being returned.
These warranties exclude blades, bits, punches, dies, bulbs, fuses, hoses, and other
consumables which must be replaced under normal use and service. These warranties
shall not apply to any product or part which is used for a purpose for which it is not
designed, or which has been repaired or altered in any way so as to affect adversely
its performance or reliability, nor shall these warranties apply to any product or part
which has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident or wear and tear incident to
normal use and service.
PERFORMANCE TOOL® does not authorize any other person to make any warranty
or to assume any liability in connection with its products.
Except for warranties of title and the limited express warranties set forth above,
PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes no express or implied warranties of any kind with
respect to its products. In particular, PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes no implied
warranty of merchantability and no implied warranty of fitness for any particular
purpose, except that for goods purchased primarily for personal, family or household
use and not for commercial or business use, PERFORMANCE TOOL® makes an
implied warranty of merchantability (and, if otherwise applicable, an implied warranty of
fitness for a particular purpose), but only for the particular qualities or characteristics,
and for the duration, expressly warranted above. The laws on limitation of implied
warranties may differ from state to state, so the above limitations may not apply in all
cases.
PERFORMANCE TOOL® shall not be liable for consequential, incidental or special
damages resulting from or in any manner related to any product, or to the design, use,
or any inability to use the product. The sole and exclusive remedy for a defective
product or part shall be the repair, or replacement thereof as provided above. The laws
on limitation of remedies or on consequential, incidental or special damages may vary
from state to state, so the above limitations may not apply in all cases.
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