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MSD Watercraft Ignition System
IMPORTANT: Read these Instructions before attempting the installation!
WARNING:
During installation, disconnect the battery cables. When disconnecting the battery, always remove
the Negative cable first and install it last.
Parts Included In This Kit
1 - MSD Watercraft Ignition PN 4272
1 - Ignition Coil, PN 4292
1 - Ignition Wire Set, MSD Super Conductor, PN 31009
1 - Trigger Pickup, PN 4316
1 - Trigger Plate, Kaw 650/750 PN 4312, Yam: 650/701/760 PN 4311, Sea Doo 720: PN 4328
1 - Flywheel, Kaw. 650/750 PN 4302, Yam. 650/701/760 PN 4303, Sea Doo 720: PN 4304
1 - Shim Kit, 2 - .020 Shims, 1 - .060 Shim, PN 4318
1 - Grommet, Kaw. 650/750 PN 4321, Yam. 650/701/760 PN 4322
1 - 18 ga. Violet Wire
6 - Perma Seal Ring Lug Terminals, 3-No. 6, 2-No. 10, 3 - 5/16"
8 - Perma Seal Butt Connectors, 18-22 Ga.
2 - 4/40 3/8" Phillips Screws
2 - 4/40 1/2" Phillips Screws
1 - 3mm x 5mm Woodruff Key (Kaw. 650/750 Models Only)
1 - 3mm x 3.6mm Woodruff Key (Sea Doo Only)
1 - 5mm x 6.5mm Woodruff Key (Yam. 650/701/760 Models Only)
2 - 6mm x 20mm Button Head Stainless Bolts (Kaw. 650/750 & Yam. 650/701/760 Models Only)
2 - 14 x 6.4mm Compression Washer ( Kaw. 650/750 & Yam. 650/701/760 Models Only)
Parts Not Included But May Be Required
1 - Starter Relay, MSD PN 4390
1 - Waterproof On/Off Switch, MSD PN 4370
1 - MSD Ignition Kill Lanyard, PN 43731
1 - Momentary On/Off Switch, MSD PN 4372
Tools Required
1 - 4mm Allen Wrench
1 - Phillips Screw Driver
1 - 1/2" Drive Rachet
1 - 1/2 x 30mm Socket (Sea Doo Only)
1 - 1/2 x 14mm Socket (650/750 Kaw. Eng. Only)
1 - 1/2 x 17mm Socket (650/701 Yam. Eng. Only)
1 - Torque Wrench
MSD IGNITION
• 12120 ESTHER LAMA, SUITE 114, EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 858-9241
PN 4242, 4243, 4244
Ignition Mounting Plates:
Kawasaki 750 SX, SXi, PN 4395
Yamaha Super Jet, Blaster, VXR,
Wave Raider, WaveRunner, PN 4396
All Sea Doo, PN 4397
1 - Wire Terminal Crimper
1 - Heat Gun
1 - Caliper or Measuring Device
1 - Clay or Soft Wax
1 - Flywheel Puller
1 - Flywheel Holder
1 - Single Edge Razor Blade
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Summary of Contents for MSD Ignition 4242
- Page 1 Kawasaki 750 SX, SXi, PN 4395 1 - Waterproof On/Off Switch, MSD PN 4370 Yamaha Super Jet, Blaster, VXR, 1 - MSD Ignition Kill Lanyard, PN 43731 Wave Raider, WaveRunner, PN 4396 1 - Momentary On/Off Switch, MSD PN 4372...
- Page 2 Mount the coil using 1/4" x 1/2" or 6mm x 12mm stainless steel bolts (not supplied). Figure 1 An MSD Mounting Plate. MSD IGNITION • 12120 ESTHER LAMA, SUITE 114, EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 858-9241...
- Page 3 (Figure 5). Make sure the conductor does not slide out and do not overtighten. Figure 5 Installing the Terminal. MSD IGNITION • 12120 ESTHER LAMA, SUITE 114, EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 858-9241...
- Page 4 9. Apply a light coat of dielectric grease to the spark plug and the coil spark plug wire tower and install the wire onto the engine. MSD IGNITION • 12120 ESTHER LAMA, SUITE 114, EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 858-9241...
- Page 5 Place a small amount of silicone sealer around the wires where they enter the grommet. Figure 10 Modifying the Kawasaki 750 Case. MSD IGNITION • 12120 ESTHER LAMA, SUITE 114, EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 858-9241...
- Page 6 Figure 13 Modifying the Kawasaki 750 750 - 65 ft-lbs; Yam. 650/701/760 - 65 ft-lbs; Sea Front Cover. Doo - 100 ft-lbs. MSD IGNITION • 12120 ESTHER LAMA, SUITE 114, EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 858-9241...
- Page 7 3. Connect the two GREEN wires from the ignition to the two GREEN wires from the trigger pickup. Figure 15 Wiring the MSD Watercraft Ignition System. MSD IGNITION • 12120 ESTHER LAMA, SUITE 114, EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 858-9241...
- Page 8 To retain use of the factory stop switch located on the handle bar, attach the two wires coming from the stop switch to the two GREEN wires from the MSD Ignition (Figure 15). Note: Sea Doo uses factory Landyard Switch to kill the engine. See Lanyard Switch hookup below.
- Page 9 Write this number down. (Because of the advanced circuitry in the MSD Ignition the true timing is 5° less than what the timing mark will show). To achieve your true timing, subtract 5°...
- Page 10 To the right is a chart of some of the factors that will Figure 23 Programming Points. affect ignition timing. MSD IGNITION • 12120 ESTHER LAMA, SUITE 114, EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 858-9241...
- Page 11 The factory program settings are suitable for most watercraft, but changes can be made for special applications. Three switches located under the aluminum plate of the MSD ignition module select the programming options (Figure 24). IMPORTANT NOTE: If the selector switch settings are changed, the ignition switch must be turned "off"...
- Page 12 (all selectors "off"). Position selectors S5-S8 of switch 3 to the desired retard amount for your particular engine combination. MSD IGNITION • 12120 ESTHER LAMA, SUITE 114, EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 858-9241...
- Page 13 8° 7000 RPM 650/720 Sea Doo 6000-7000 4600-5000 RPM 7° 8000 RPM 650/720 Sea Doo 6600-7600 5000-5600 RPM 7° 9000 RPM MSD IGNITION • 12120 ESTHER LAMA, SUITE 114, EL PASO, TEXAS 79936 • (915) 857-5200 • FAX (915) 858-9241...
- Page 14 4. Check the Ignition’s heavy Red wire for 12 volts. If 12 volts is not there, check the connections or battery condition. 5. Check for 12 volts on the Violet wire of the MSD Ignition when the ignition on/off switch is in the ON position.
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