U.S. General 65053 User manual

RADIATOR PRESSURE TEST KIT
65053
INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS
Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
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UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that
the item is intact and undamaged. If any parts are
missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools
at the number shown on the cover of this document
as soon as possible.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
TO PREVENT STEAM BURNS, DO NOT1.
OPEN HOT OR WARM RADIATOR CAP.
Loosen the vehicle’s radiator cap slowly to2.
relieve any excess pressure before removing
the cap completely.
Keep away from hot engine parts and uids.3.
Use this product only according to these in-4.
structions. Improper use can create hazards.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and5.
heat resistant work gloves during product as-
sembly and use.
Refer to the vehicle’s service manual for6.
specic radiator pressure testing instructions
before use.
Clean up coolant spills immediately. Dispose7.
of uids according to local, state, and federal
codes and regulations.
Keep work area clean and well lit.8.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and9.
balance at all times. This enables better con-
trol of the product in unexpected situations.
Keep bystanders out of the area during as-10.
sembly and use.
Do not assemble or operate when tired or11.
when under the inuence of drugs or medica-
tion.
This product is not a toy. Do not allow chil-12.
dren to play with or near this product.
Use as intended only.13.
Inspect before every use. Do not use if parts14.
missing or damaged.
Maintain product labels and nameplates.15.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor
Freight Tools for a replacement.
PRODUCT COMPONENT LIST
NOTE: All the parts are numbered. See the photo
on page 3.
Hand Pump:1. Features color-coded Pres-
sure Gauge, Pressure Release Valve, Quick
Coupler.
Adapter:2. For use with Skoda®, SAAB®, Ford®,
Daewoo®, Audi®A4, A5, A6.
Adapter:3. For use with Skoda®, Seat®, Audi®,
Opel®, V.W.®, Ford®.
Adapter:4. For use with Seat®, ALFA Romeo®,
Audi®, B.M.W.®
Adapter:5. For use with Rover®, B.M.W.®
Adapter:6. For use with Rover®, Opel®, Volvo®,
Citron®, Renault®, Fiat®, Peugeot®.
Adapter:7. For use with Lancia®, Volvo®,
Rover®, Renault®, Peugeot®, Opel®, Honda®,
Fiat®, Citroen®, Audi®, V.W®.
Adjustable Stationary Seat to include:8.
Toyota®, Suzuki®, Nissan®, Mitsubishi®, Mer-
cedes®, Chrysler®, Citroen®.
50mm Seat:9. Use with No. 8 Green Adjust-
able Stationary Seat (Japanese cars, Euro-
pean car series).
35mm Seat:10. Use with No. 8 Green Adjust-
able Stationary Seat (Japanese car series,
European cars) to include: Suzuki®, Nissan®,
Mitsubishi®, Chrysler®, Citroen®, Mercedes®.
27mm Seat:11. Use with No. 8 Green Adjust-
able Stationary Seat (Japanese cars, Euro-
pean cars): Toyota®, Suzuki®, Nissan®.
Radiator Conversion Cap:12. Use with No.
8 Green Adjustable Stationary Seat, No. 9
Green 50mm Joint, and No. 11 Green 27mm
Adjustable Stationary Seat; Suzuki®.
Radiator Test Cap:13. Use for radiator’s upper
cap, for use with Kia®
Stainless Fastener:14. Use for all Adapters
and Seat accessories with: Toyota®, Suzuki®,
Mitsubishi®, Nissan®.
Adapter:15. For use with Honda®, Toyota®.
Adapter:16. For use with Opel®, Hyundai®,
Honda®, Mitsubishi®, Ford®, Nissan®, Mazda®,
Toyota®.

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Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as
replacement parts.
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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and dura-
bility standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials
and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to
damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside
our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We
shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special
or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to
you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IM-
PLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation
charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the mer-
chandise. If our inspection veries the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election
or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replace-
ment. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the
defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning
the product.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION section at the
beginning of this document including
all text under subheadings therein
before set up or use of this product.
Refer to the vehicle’s service manual for spe-1.
cic radiator pressure testing instructions.
Loosen the vehicle’s radiator cap slowly to2.
relieve any excess pressure before removing
the cap completely. Use gloves and a damp
cloth if the cap is hot.
Select the Proper Adapter and conguration 3.
of the Stationary Seat accessories. Securely
attach the adapter to the ller neck of the
radiator or expansion tank.
Attach the Quick Connector of the Hand4.
Pump onto the Adapter.
Rapidly pump the Hand Pump Handle while5.
watching the pressure gauge. Pressurize the
radiator up to the optimal pressure only - Do
not overpressurize the radiator. Ideal read-
ings should range between 12 and 15 PSI. If
the pressure level is below the range, a leak
in the radiator or hose is the source of the
problem.
Once the test is complete, release the air6.
pressure by pressing the Pressure Release
Valve on the Hand Pump. Then disconnect
the Quick Coupler and Adapter assembly.
Make sure to store the Radiator Pressure7.
Tester Kit in its Carrying Case and keep the
Kit in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach
of children and other unauthorized persons.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING
CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS
PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY.
NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED
TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT
HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF
THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR
DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS
AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN
BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT
BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND
LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO,
OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF
REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
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