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Check Compression Pressure - Ar01.00-S-1201EG

Model 907 with engine 274 

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  Risk of explosion  caused by fuel igniting, risk of poisoning caused by inhaling and swallowing fuel as well as risk of injury to eyes and skin caused by contactwith fuel. No fires, sparks, open flames or smoking.
Pour fuels into suitable and appropriately marked containers only.
Wear protective clothing when handling fuel.
AS47.00-Z-0001-01A
WARNING Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
WARNING Risk of injury  . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
  Notes on avoiding damage through contamination and foreign objects   AH00.00-P-5000-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Bring engine to operating temperature (approx. 80 °C). IMPORTANT Only check compression pressure for an engine is at operating temperature.  
2 Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).    
3 Remove spark plugs (R4). Model 907 with engine 274 AR15.12-D-1010TSC
4 Connect electrical feed lines (1) of compression pressure recorder (2) and crank engine using contact switch at compression pressure recorder (2). Model 907 with engine 274 AR01.10-D-0010-01TSC 
    SPECIAL TOOL Compression tester Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Electrical connection kit Fig 2
5 Screw thread adapter (3) into spark plug thread. SPECIAL TOOL Screw-in fitting Fig 1
6 Attach compression pressure recorder (2) to thread adapter (3). IMPORTANT Compression pressure recorder (2) and thread adapter (3) must attach in an airtight manner with spark plug thread.
SPECIAL TOOL Compression tester
Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Electrical connection kit Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Screw-in fitting Fig 1
INSPECT Check     
7 Crank engine via contact switch of compression pressure recorder (2) until pressure no longer increases in compression pressure recorder (2). Installation tolerance or new value of compression pressure *BE01.00-N-1001-04A 
    Compression pressure, permissible difference between the cylinders *BE01.00-N-1002-04A 
    Wear limit or limit value of compression pressure *BE01.00-N-1003-04A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Compression tester Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Electrical connection kit Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Screw-in fitting Fig 1
8 Perform test procedure in cylinder order on additional cylinders in same manner. Installation tolerance or new value of compression pressure *BE01.00-N-1001-04A 
    Compression pressure, permissible difference between the cylinders *BE01.00-N-1002-04A 
    Wear limit or limit value of compression pressure *BE01.00-N-1003-04A 
    SPECIAL TOOL Compression tester Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Electrical connection kit Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Screw-in fitting
If min. compression pressure is not reached or the permissible difference between the individual cylinders is exceeded

Check cylinder leakage.
Fig 1
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INSTALLING Install     
9 Remove all tools. SPECIAL TOOL Compression tester Fig 3
    SPECIAL TOOL Electrical connection kit Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Screw-in fitting Fig 1
10 Install spark plugs (R4). Model 907 with engine 274 AR15.12-D-1010TSC
INSPECT Check     
WARNING Risk of burn injuries  , suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.
Use the extraction system. Move people out of the hazard area.
AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
11 Perform engine test run. While doing so, check engine for proper operation and leak tightness.    
COMPRESSION PRESSURE

Number Designation Engine 274 in model 907
BE01.00-N-1001-04A Installation tolerance or new value of compression pressure bar 13, 5...17, 5
COMPRESSION PRESSURE

Number Designation Engine 274 in model 907
BE01.00-N-1002-04A Compression pressure, permissible difference between the cylinders bar ≤ 1, 5
COMPRESSION PRESSURE

Number Designation Engine 274 in model 907
BE01.00-N-1003-04A Wear limit or limit value of compression pressure bar 11, 5
Fig 1: Screw-In Fitting (270 589 01 91 00)
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Fig 2: Electrical Connection Kit (220 589 00 99 00)
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Fig 3: Compression Tester (001 589 76 21 00)
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