PT W89729 User manual

LEAKDOWN TEST KIT
OWNER'S MANUAL
Item Number W89729
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.
For part (s) after 90 days, please remit your request, postage prepaid to:
PERFORMANCE TOOL, P.O. Box 88259 Tukwila, WA 98138
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.
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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.
© Copyright 2019 WILMAR CORPORATION, P.O. Box 88259 Tukwila, WA 98138
1. Prior to removing spark plugs, clean area around spark plugs using compressed air to free loose debris
that could fall into the cylinder upon spark plug removal.
2. Remove all spark plug wires and spark plugs from engine.
3. Remove air cleaner or intake tube, oil ller cap, radiator cap and dipstick. This will assist in locating
source of excessive leak.
4. Position cylinder to be tested at TDC for that cylinder. Refer to vehicle manual for engine timing marks.
5. Turn the regulator knob fully counter-clockwise. Connect the leakdown tester to a compressed air source.
6. Set the air compressor’s regulator to 7 psi to 100 psi. Never operate tool with more than 100 psi inlet
pressure or damage to the tool can result.
7. Turn the regulator knob clockwise until the cylinder leakage gauge reads “0” at the end of the yellow band.
8. Hand screw the adapter hose into the spark plug hole of the cylinder to be tested. Connect the male end
of the adapter hose to the female coupler of the extension hose.
9. You can now read the leakage on the gauge as a percentage loss.
10. Perform same steps on remaining cylinders.
WARNING!
READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL. FAILURE TO DO SO
MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE AND WILL
VOID WARRANTY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Gauges:.............................................................2-1/2 in. diameter, rubber protected
PSI Gauge:.............................................................. 0 to 100 PSI (2 psi increments)
Cylinder Leakage Gauge:................................................... 0-7 Bar (0.2 increments)
Maximum Inlet Pressure:............................................................................... 100 psi
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions detailed in this manual may result in serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas invite accidents.
• Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating tools and equipment. Do not
assemble or use this product while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating tools and equipment may result in serious personal injury.
• Wear eye protection. Wear ANSI-approved safety impact glasses and full face shield when using this product.
• Do not force the Leakdown Test Kit. Use the correct product for your application. The correct product will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Maintain the Leakdown Test Kit with care. Keep this product clean.
1. Pressure gauge
2. Leakage gauge
3. Metric adapter M12 x 1.25
4. Metric adapter M14 x 1.5
5. Metric adapter M10 x 1.5
6. Female quick connector
7. Male quick connector
8. Regulator
9. Gauge base
10. Adapter hose
11. Extension hose
• Properly mainained products are less likely to malfunction. Do not use damaged products. Tag damaged
products “Do not use” until repaired.
• Check for any condition that may negatively affect the Leakdown Test Kit’s operation. If readings are
inconsistent, or if it appears that the gauge is not functioning properly, the Test Kit should be serviced
by a qualied service technician. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained products.
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Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one product may become hazardous when used on another product.
• Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
• Maintain labels and nameplates on the Leakdown Test Kit. These carry important information. If
unreadable or missing, contact Wilmar Corporation for a replacement.
• Use the right product for the job. There are certain applications for which this product was designed.
Do not use small products to do the work of larger industrial products. Do not use this product for a
purpose for which it was not intended.
• Product service must be performed only by qualied service technician. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualied personnel could result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing the Leakdown Test Kit, use only identical replacement parts.
A cylinder leakdown tester can give you valuable information about where an engine’s compression is being lost.
For example, a compression test on an engine shows a cylinder with low compression. Performing a leakdown test
will show where the loss of compression is, such as intake or exhaust valves, head gaskets, rings or pistons, or the
engine block itself. Here are some places to look when a high leakdown result is found:
1. Tailpipe for exhaust valve leaks
2. Carburetor or throttle body for intake valves
3. Oil ller or dipstick tube for rings and piston issues
4. Radiator for head gasket or cylinder block issues
Keep in mind that all engines will have some leak loss, no engine seals 100%. If there is low compression and the
gauge shows that the cylinder is 100% sealed, look for a blockage of the tool or low pressure setting. If the cylinder
is leaking very high or at 100% leak, check to see that the piston being tested is at TDC on the compression stroke,
otherwise an intake or exhaust valve will be open, causing a faulty reading.
Always refer to the vehicle’s factory repair manual for acceptable leakdown numbers.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure the regulator knob is turned fully counter-clockwise before
connecting the cylinder leakage tester to a pressurized air source. Failure to do so may result in
damage to the tool.
NOTE: Engine must be at normal operating temperature for accurate testing. Start engine and let
it warm up to normal operating temperature, then turn it off for testing.
WARNING: Always run engine in a well ventilated space. Running engines produce Carbon
Monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause personal injury or death. Keep hands and
loose objects away from running engines. Always wear approved eye protection.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ABOUT CYLINDER LEAK TESTING
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS,
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
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TOOL FEATURES
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