Hardline Products® Inductive Hour & Tachometer Meter

Description

Model: HR-8061-2 (1- 2 Cylinders Engines) | Series: Surface Mounted Inductive Meters

Product Overview

The Hardline Products® Hour/Tach Meter is a precision instrument designed to bridge the gap between casual usage and professional-grade preventative maintenance. Engineered for the rigorous demands of power sports and industrial equipment, this surface-mounted inductive meter provides real-time RPM monitoring and cumulative engine runtime tracking. By eliminating the guesswork from maintenance schedules, it ensures optimal performance and longevity for motorcycles, ATVs, marine vessels, generators, and other gasoline-powered machinery.

Key Features

• Dual-Function Display: Automatically switches between a Tachometer (RPM) when the engine is running and an Hour Meter when the engine is off.
• Universal Compatibility: Works seamlessly on any gasoline engine up to 2 cylinders (2-stroke or 4-stroke), including modern fuel-injected models and “pencil coil” ignitions.
• Precision Inductive Technology: Features a patented one-wire inductive pickup that wraps around the spark plug wire, requiring no cutting, splicing, or hard-wiring into the vehicle’s electrical system.
• Extreme Durability: Encased in 100% epoxy-encapsulated housing with an IP-68 waterproof rating, ensuring resistance to shock, vibration, and complete submersion.
• Maintenance Log Book Included: Comes with a dedicated log book to manually track oil changes, valve adjustments, spark plug service, and other critical intervals based on the meter’s readings.

Technical Specifications

UPC:632194806122
B000FOOAXY

Frequently Asked Questions

Installation & Compatibility

Q: How do I mount my hour meter? A: Our 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 or an area where meter could be struck or scraped off.

Q: Why is my screen always on? is this killing the battery? A: Our screens always stay “Lit” so you can glance at the meter anytime to read the hours. This does not affect the 10 year battery life of your meter.

Q: How do you install an inductive hour meter? A: Installation is simple with our patented one-wire inductive pickup. Just wrap the wire around your spark plug wire—no cutting, splicing, or hard-wiring required. It works seamlessly on any 1 or 2-cylinder gas engine.

Q: How do I know my meter is working? A: When installed correctly the “hour-glass” icon on the left hand side of the meter will flash when the engine is running. Remember it will take 6 minutes of running before you see “.1” on the screen for total hours.

Q: Will this tachometer work on fuel-injected engines? A: Absolutely. The meter is universally compatible with modern fuel-injected models and “pencil coil” ignitions, provided the vehicle utilizes a 1 or 2-cylinder gasoline engine (either 2-stroke or 4-stroke).

Q: I am not getting the correct RPM reading even when I make an input adjustment from 2P/1R to 1P/1R or vice versa.
This hour/tach meter is limited to one or two 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 for hour/tach functions. if your engine is 2 cylinders or less 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.

Features & Operation

Q: How do I adjust the desired RPM input on the meter? A: Hold the grey button down continuously to scroll to RPM inputs such as “1P/1R” “2P/1R”. Let off the button when desired function is seen let off the button, your desired Input will be flashing. Touch button once to record that input.

Q: What is an inductive hour meter? A: An inductive hour meter tracks engine runtime and RPMs by sensing electrical pulses from the spark plug. Our meter automatically switches between a tachometer when the engine is running and an hour meter when off.

Q: What is TM1 and TM2 at the top right side of the screen? A: If you bought an Hardline Products standard hour meter (p/n HR-8063-2 or HR-8061-2, HR-8062-2,) 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.

Durability & Lifespan

Q: Is the Hardline hour meter waterproof? A: Yes, it features an IP-68 waterproof rating. The meter is 100% epoxy-encapsulated, making it completely resistant to complete water submersion, heavy dust, shock, and extreme vibration.

Q: Does the hour meter have a replaceable battery? A: No, the unit features a sealed, internal lithium battery designed to last for 10 years. This completely sealed design ensures maximum durability and maintains the IP-68 waterproof rating throughout the meter’s lifespan.

Q: Is the hour meter I get been on the shelve for 2 years and now I only have eight years of life left? A: No, your hour meter is typically 2-3 weeks old, that’s it! We are the largest manufacture of hour meters and we can’t make them fast enough!

Q: How do I get a longer wire on my hour meter? A: Our wired hour meters include a 12″- 14″ pick-up wire. If you need a longer wire we offer 5, 10 and 15 foot lengths on our website. https://www.hardlineproducts.com/product/wire-for-hour-meters/ you can also use 18 or 20 gauge automotive wire from the auto parts store. Use one continuous piece with no splices or connections. We suggest testing the length of wire before you plumb it. We have had success up to 14 feet long pick-up wire length.

Q: I purchased your hour meter 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? A: 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, our 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. Call us at 888-413-8315 and we will try to help.

Q: I have a pen-stick coil and wrapping your pick-up wire around the outside of the coil but the hour meter will still not record time A: Sometimes the coils are very insulated and you have to remove the coil and push our pick-up wire down into the hole where the spark plug is, then reinstall the coil and test again.

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