finger tight

finger tight

adj
made as tight as possible by hand
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The operation goes like this: You unfold the legs, level the Scope Setter (using the included little level and adjustable feet), attach your scope to the rail on the tool (you've pre-assembled the scope and rings but left the rings finger tight).
The Aimpoint sight has a unique, knurled, adjusting knob which is turned finger tight until a spring-loaded clamping mechanism slips at correct torque.
The correct assembly procedure for twin ferrule compression fittings is that the tube nut should be turned Ti of the turn from finger tight position for tube sizes smaller than 14" and 6mm.
Inspection revealed a loose jam-nut, which was less than finger tight, causing fuel to flow freely past the shutoff valve packing.
Place lids on the jars and close until just finger tight.
Once you have the bracket in the position you want, tighten the knob finger tight. Don't force it tighter.
I'd tighten the barrel ring down with conviction (finger tight won't do it).
Hand tightening fluid connection fittings is typically a guessing game; most specify "finger tight" a subjective measurement that varies by person and finger strength.
Back off the nuts and tighten again, also only finger tight. Turn on the gland water for a few minutes, then run the pump for 30 minutes.
Once you have it finger tight use the allen wrench to turn the screw some more.
Now mount the spare wheel in position and again fit the top stud first finger tight, turning clockwise.
Spray fine oil into the spark plug cavity and return the plug, screwing it in finger tight.