BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO SPX 5838 1998 Shop Manual page 218

Section 08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 02 (IGNITION SYSTEM)
3. Start engine and point timing light straight in
line with timing tool slot. Bring engine to 6000
RPM.
1
F00H0IA
1. Timing light straight in line with tool slot
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CAUTION
If engine is to be run more than a few sec-
onds, engine must be cooled using the flush
kit.
4. Check if PTO flywheel mark aligns with timing
tool slot.
NOTE: On this system, timing advance decreas-
es as engine speed increases.
If timing mark aligns with tool slot, timing is prop-
erly set. If mark does not align with tool slot, re-
check PTO flywheel mark before adjusting igni-
tion timing to ensure PTO flywheel has not loosen.
08-02-8
787 and 947 Engines
1. Connect an induction-type tachometer (P/N
295 000 100) to spark plug wire.
1
F06H06A
1. Tachometer pick-up
2. Connect timing light pick-up to MAG side spark
plug wire.
1
F00H0HA
1. Timing light pick-up
3. Rev the engine to 3500 RPM and point beam of
timing light straight in line with timing mark
pointer.