

■ Green DWELL Clip - Connects to the negative (tach) side of the ignition coil.Ĭontrol Panel Controls and Indicators (see Figure 2)ġ. ■ Inductive Pickup Clip - Clamps around No. ■ Black Battery Clip - Connects to battery negative (-) terminal or bare metal chassis ground. ■ Red Battery Clip - Connects to battery positive (+) terminal. Inductive Pickup Leads - Detachable leads assembly connects timing light to the battery and ignition system: Control Panel - Contains the controls and indicators necessary to operate the timing light.Ĥ. Rotates over approximately 90° to allow for easy illumination of timing marks in hard to reach locations.ģ. Swiveling Head - Contains the xenon bulb. Xenon Bulb - Used to illuminate timing marks for checking timing.Ģ. Operating Controls and Indicators - General (see Figure 1)įigure 1. The timing light may also be used on vehicles equipped with DIS (distributorless ignition systems). This timing light is designed for use with all 12-volt negative-ground vehicles.
INNOVA 5568 PRO DIGITAL TIMING LIGHT HOW TO
Please contact these manufacturers for instructions on how to use an inductive pickup with their systems. ■ Some aftermarket ignition systems and/or specialty spark plug wires (solid core wires, racing wires, off-road wires) radiate above normal ElectroMagnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) which can cause improper operation of testing equipment. ■ If the Digital Timing Light readout becomes inoperative or locks up during use, disconnect and reconnect the timing light's positive battery clip from the battery to reset the unit. OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.ĮMI/RFI problems with Digital Timing Lights:
INNOVA 5568 PRO DIGITAL TIMING LIGHT MANUAL
Turn off ignition before connecting (or disconnecting) any testing equipment.ĪLWAYS READ THE VEHICLE'S SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE PERFORMING ANY PROCEDURE. DO NOT smoke or allow spark or flame near the battery.īE CAREFUL when working near high-voltage parts (spark plugs or coil terminals). The vehicle battery produces explosive gases.

TIMING LIGHT, THESE PARTS MAY APPEAR TO BE STOPPED OR MOVING SLOWLY. Put blocks on drive wheels.Īvoid moving fan blades or any potentially moving parts.

Put transmission in “park” (for automatic) or “neutral” (for manual). Only work on a vehicle in a well-ventilated area. Īlways observe safety precautions whenever working on a vehicle.ĭO NOT wear loose clothing, watches, rings or other jewelry when working on a vehicle. VOLTMETER OPERATION.ĬHECKING DWELL ANGLE.
