FAQS

MOUNTING SUGGESTIONS FOR HOUR METERS

All Part numbers except HR-8062-2. Company hour meters include two-sided tape and two serrated screws for mounting. You can use the tape and/or the screws. The tape alone is enough to hold the meter in most applications. You can mount your hour meter anywhere except on exhaust manifolds or mufflers. High engine heat temperature will not affect the meter. Vibration and water will not harm your meter either. Choose a location that is easy to read but out of the way from moving parts.

MOUNTING SUGGESTIONS FOR HOUR/TACH METER

For Hour/Tach Meter P/N HR-8062-2. This meter includes heavy duty hook and loop tape (Velcro®) only for mounting. There are no screw holes in the meter housing. You can mount your hour meter anywhere except on exhaust manifolds or mufflers. High engine heat temperature will not affect the meter. This hour/tach meter has a replaceable battery so avoid any area where the meter can be submerged in water. The meter can get wet but not submerged.

MOUNTING SUGGESTIONS FOR VIBRATION HOUR METERS

For Vibration Hour Meters. P/N HR-8065-2 and HR-9000-2. All the information mentioned above in “Mounting Suggestions for Hour Meters” apply for vibration meters as well. Company vibration meters are the most sensitive when laying flat on a surface, however sometimes it is easier to read when hanging vertically (like a picture or clock on the wall). Company suggest testing your application area first before committing to a mounting location. Here’s how: Choose an area that is closest to the source of the engine’s or electric motors vibration. With the unit running press your vibration meter to the surface for 10-15 seconds with your fingers. The hour glass icon on the left side will begin blinking when it experiences non-stop vibration. If so that is a good mounting area. Proceed mounting with two-sided tape or screws depending on your application area. If the icon on the left hand side does not blink try the same area if possible holding the meter flat (horizontally). Company vibration meters are at the most sensitive when laid flat. If that does not work choose another application area and repeat testing site area again until the hour glass icon is blinking. Mount with tape or screws.

OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTION OF THE GREY BUTTON ON VIBRATION METERS

For P/N HR-8065-2 & HR-9000-2. When you open your package the meter display will say “OFF.5” The meter is shipped OFF so as not to recored time until you receive it. Turn the meter on by holding down the grey button for 10 seconds until the screen says “0.0” now your meter is ready to record hours. You only need to do this once to activate the meter. All recording from here on in will be automatic when the meter senses continuous vibration.

On all other other meters. P/N HR-8063-2, HR-8061-2, HR-8062-2, HR-8067-2, HR-8068 & HR-9000-2. Hold the grey button down continuously to scroll to other functions. Let off the button when desired function is seen. If your meter is HR-8061-2 or HR-8062-2 and you are programming desired spark inputs let off button when desired input is on screen, Input will begin flashing. Touch button once to record that input.

HOUR METER SAYS TM1 AND TM2 AT THE TOP RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN

If you bought an Hardline Products standard hour meter (p/n HR-8063-2) and you see TM1 or TM2 when you push the button, you have an hour meter that includes two trip meters. Just like the trip meter on your car you can reset the trip meters when ever you desire or leave them to accumulate. Use the TM1 and TM2 function for air filter changes or top end rebuilds. Total hours accumulated will not be reset. To reset hold button down to scroll to TM1 or TM2. Release button and then hold down until trip hours reset to 0. Do this for each “TM1” and “TM2” modes.

HOUR METER WIRE LENGTH

Company wired hour meters include a 12? pick-up wire. If you need a longer wire you can use 18 or 20 gauge automotive wire from the auto parts store. Use one continuous piece with no splices or connections. Company suggest testing the length of wire before you plumb it. Company have had success up to 14 feet long pick-up wire length.

I PURCHASED YOUR HOUR METERS FOR MY NEW FOUR STROKE AND THE COIL MUST BE BUILT INTO THE PLUG CAP AS IT DOESN’T HAVE A SPARK PLUG WIRE. IS THERE ANOTHER WAY TO CONNECT IT?

The newer four-strokes engines and motorcycles (YZF, CRF, KXF, etc..) have the coil mounted right on top of the spark plug, thus there is no coil wire running down to the plug like the old days! No problem, Company hour meter will still work. Wrap the wire around the circumference of the boot or the round epoxy case that covers the spark plug. A few revolutions around the boot or coil head will suffice.

I AM NOT GETTING THE CORRECT RPM READING EVEN WHEN I MAKE AN INPUT ADJUSTMENT FROM 2P/1R TO 1P/1R OR VICE VERSA

HOUR/TACH METER Part No. HR-8061-2. This hour/tach meter is limited to two or one cylinder engines. is the engine you are using this meter on 1 or 2 cylinders? If you have more than 2 cylinders use part number HR-8062-2. if your engine is 2 cylinders and you have made input adjustments but this still has not solved the incorrect RPM reading try wrapping the black pick-up wire a few times around both spark plug wires and then returning it to the hour meter. Depending on the electrical system and the engine phasing this installation adjustment may solve your problem.

METER WON’T TURN ON

When you receive the meter the display will read “0000.5” or “OFF.5” This the default factory code. The meter will not work until this code is cleared (enabled). Hold the button down on the front of the meter until you see the hour glass icon flash. The screen will clear and read 0.0 Your meter is ready to operate. You only have to enable the meter once when you receive it brand new.

METER WON’T RECORD WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING

The Imeter reads best when it is closest to the horizontal (flat) position as possible. With the engine running move the Imeter around to differnt locations. Test the considered areas by holding down the Imeter with your hands while the engine is running. When the hour glass icon begins blinking you have located a good spot. Mount permantly with two sided tape or screws included.

DO I NEED THE LARGE BOTTLE OF STICKER-ON! OR WILL THE 2 OZ. VERSION DO?

The large bottle is for dealers who do a lot of OEM decal replacement. The 2 oz. version is more than sufficient to install your registration numbers, logo decals, racing numbers, backgrounds and other decals.

HOW DO I GET MY OLD DECALS OFF?

Use a hair dryer to warm the decals and they should peel right off. Do small sections at a time. If you use a heat gun, be careful not to burn your paint or finish.

HOW DO I REMOVE THE ADHESIVE FROM THE OLD DECALS?

Use Sticker-Off! Decal Adhesive Remover. Just spray it on the adhesive, allow a few minutes for the product to penetrate and then wipe away with a clean, soft cloth.

THE CLAMPS IN YOUR ATV LICENSE PLATE ARE TOO SMALL FOR MY QUAD. WHAT DO I DO?

Make sure you are installing the ATV License Plate Kit in the proper area. The proper area should be your grab rail in the back of your quad or the luggage rack. If the clamps are still too small, try removing the rubber grommets that are wrapped around each clamp. If the license plate clamps are still too small, use the wire ties that are included in each package for installation.