BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO SPX 5838 1998 Shop Manual page 219

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1. Timing light straight in line with tool slot

If engine is to be run more than a few sec-

onds, engine must be cooled using the flush

NOTE: If mark on PTO flywheel is perfectly align-

ed with timing mark pointer, no adjustment is re-

quired. If mark does not align with pointer, re-

check PTO flywheel mark before adjusting ignition

timing to ensure PTO flywheel has not loosen.

Ignition Timing Adjustment

Remove battery (GTS model).

Remove magneto housing cover and wire support.

For removal of magneto, refer to MAGNETO SYS-

Timing is performed by moving armature plate;

clockwise to retard spark occurrence or counter-

clockwise to advance.

Section 08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Subsection 02 (IGNITION SYSTEM)

1. To retard

2. To advance

To adjust, loosen 3 armature plate retaining screws

and slightly rotate armature plate in proper direc-

NOTE: As a guideline, turn the armature plate the

same amount needed to align mark on PTO fly-

1. Retaining screw

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