Installation Guide User Manual

Above Ground Model 224 Automotive Dynamometer Installation Guide
CHAPTER 3
Loading the Vehicle
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5 When the vehicle is positioned properly on the dyno, shut the engine off.
• If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, place it in park.
• If the vehicle has a manual transmission, place it in gear.
6 Set the vehicle’s emergency brake.
7 Secure the non-drive wheels using the provided tire chocks. Do not use tire
chocks for four wheel drive vehicles on four wheel drive dynos.
8 Attach the tie-down straps.
Rear Wheel Drive
• Attach two tie-down straps from secure anchor points to the rear of the
vehicle. Attach additional tie-down straps from the rear of the vehicle as shown
in Figure 3-2.
• Attach two tie-down straps from secure anchor points to the front of the
vehicle.
Front Wheel Drive
• Attach two tie-down straps from secure anchor points to the rear of the
vehicle.
• Attach two tie-down straps from secure anchor points to the front of the
vehicle. Attach additional tie-down straps across the front of the vehicle to
form a crisscross.
With front wheel drive vehicles, always use longitudinal and cross straps at the
front of the vehicle.
Figure 3-2: Attach Tie-down Straps
rear wheel drive
front wheel drive