3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench 10~80 Ft-Lb/13.6~108.5 Nm (LX-182)

For higher-torque bicycle work, LX-182 covers 10-80 ft-lb (13.6-108.5 Nm). Check crank, pedal or other component instructions individually: many small bicycle bolts fall below this range, and left-hand bottom-bracket threads need a different measurement direction.

Motorcycle chassis work can suit the 3/8-inch drive when the service value is 10-80 ft-lb clockwise. Check the socket and space around the fastener; the wrench is 14-1/2 inches long, which is relevant in confined access.

A mower blade bolt is suitable only if its maker specifies clockwise tightening within 10-80 ft-lb. Confirm access and follow the mower and attachment instructions for any extension arrangement.

LX-182 takes 3/8-inch square-drive sockets directly, not 1/4-inch ones. A buyer selecting both small and medium tools must match each socket's drive recess to the wrench, even when the socket opening fits the same bolt.

Use a smaller torque tool for specifications under 10 ft-lb (13.6 Nm). LX-182 is a higher-range option for some bicycle jobs, rather than a replacement for a low-Nm wrench used on delicate components.

Left-hand bicycle threads are a limitation for LX-182. The lever reverses the ratchet, but it measures torque clockwise only. Select a dual-direction model if the component requires measured counterclockwise tightening.

This is the foot-pound model: its two scales cover 10-80 ft-lb and 13.6-108.5 Nm. Read the body scale and the equipment's unit carefully instead of carrying over an inch-pound number.

Each LX-182 micrometer division changes the setting by 0.5 ft-lb, approximately 0.678 Nm. A complete setting combines the body and handle readings; do not substitute the 1 ft-lb increment from the larger LX-183.

80 ft-lb is LX-182's ceiling. It can be selected within the range, but a wheel, axle or other fastener specified above 80 ft-lb needs a higher-rated tool. Socket fit does not establish torque capacity.

LX-182 gives a click or impulse once the selected setting is reached. Stop and release the handle at that point. It will reset for the next operation after pressure is released, not disconnect automatically from the bolt.

Do not remove stuck lug bolts with LX-182. Use an appropriate removal tool before using this wrench for specified tightening.

Low-setting LX-182 feedback may be felt more clearly than heard. Practise slowly on a non-critical application. A louder signal at a higher setting is not a calibration test or a cure for a fault.

LX-182 offers a 3/8-inch drive and 10-80 ft-lb clockwise range. LX-183 provides a 1/2-inch drive and extends to 150 ft-lb, also clockwise only. Choose LX-182 when the smaller socket drive and its range fit; choose the larger range when the job requires it.

LX-182 is supplied pre-calibrated to stated +/-4% accuracy with a certificate. Confirm the calibration interval required for your work rather than assuming a guaranteed number of operating clicks.

A purchase month does not guarantee the LX-182 calibration month. The certificate shows calibration date rather than expiration. For an order fulfilled by Lexivon, ask before purchasing about a newest-batch request; it is not a promise of a particular date.

LX-182 is operated by its knurled handle and mechanical bottom lock. Its mechanical click operation requires no battery or electronic readout.

LX-182 includes a wrench, hard case and calibration certificate. Select 3/8-inch drive attachments suited to your equipment and required access separately.

12 months standard; 24 months when you register online within 90 days of purchase. Commercial use remains 12 months without extension, and industrial use is not covered.

For LX-182, release the bottom knob, set the ft-lb or Nm reading with the body and 0.5 ft-lb micrometer divisions, and hand-snug the knob. Check alignment after locking; a scale or lock that cannot hold the reading needs support.

Pause if the LX-182 signal is not recognizable. Practise a slow pull as instructed, watching for the felt impulse as well as sound. Persistent missing feedback should go to Lexivon; avoid repeatedly pulling farther on the actual mower or motorcycle bolt.

If hand-locking LX-182 does not hold the setting, the scale will not align or the drive is damaged, stop using it for measurement and contact Lexivon for assessment before adjusting internal parts.

The storage position for LX-182 is 10 ft-lb on the body and zero on the micrometer. Keep it clean and dry in its case; do not wind below the 10 ft-lb minimum.

If LX-182 has been idle, cycle it several times at a low torque setting to recoat internal parts with lubricant. Use a dry, lint-free cloth externally. Immersing this precision instrument in liquid can damage its internal components.

Choose a calibration laboratory you or your employer trust. Lexivon does not supply recalibration services or an internal recalibration manual. Expected accuracy is 5,000 clicks, about two years from first use, with low-setting storage in an appropriate environment; recalibration is excluded from warranty coverage.