Tachometer used to set speed on K-301

[dsarow]

What kind of a tach would I use to set speed on aK-301.Where do I purchase,Brand names that are reputable and how do you hook it up?Thanks for the help.

 

[kmcconaughey]

When I set the RPMs on my K301 I used one like this that I borrowed from a friend (I should probably get one for myself...):

Laser Tach

It comes with some reflective tape that you place on a rotating part. I placed it on the crank and set the RPMs before I installed the PTO Clutch. You can see it in this photo:

 

[glippert]

That's the same one I have. Works great, and idiot-proof (obviously, since I have no problem using it).

 

[lpalma]

I have one of these sirometers, you hold it on the motor and watch the little wire thingy vibrate at the right tempo at 3700 no load rpm.

 

[djkelley]

I have one, and a pencil type vibrator tach, but I prefer a digital induction tach that picks up from the plug wire - it can also have an hour meter. Leave it mounted.
Use 'em on my ATVs too.

 

[dsarow]

Thanks guys,I appreciate the responses. Now its purchase time,wait for the wife to say"What did you buy today"

 

[gloughery]

@djkelly I like the idea leaving it mounted. Please post model or link to purchase. I also like the sirometer marked “Made in W Germany,“ don’t see that anymore!

 

[kharvey]

I bought a sirometer several years ago, don't remember where, but it came in a box labeled
Briggs and Stratton vibra tach.

 

[kmcconaughey]

From the archives, I believe these may have originally been posted by Bryan McMeen. I know that Bryan had a Tiny Tach on his 1450:

 

[zkoester]

My snap on multimeter has a function on it where i hook a clamp on the #1 spark plug and it will read rmps. Works pretty good

 

[jbland]

Tiny tach is also a hour meter, good investment