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ENGINE ADJUSTMENT
Ignition Timing
Attach a timing light to No.
1 spark plug and mark the front crank-
shaft pulley timing notch.
Locate timing pointer on front gear case-
and mark same.
Use of white or yellow marking crayon helps greatly in
referencing these two points with the timing light.
Start the engine;
allow it to warm up and stabilize engine speed.
Check timing with an ignition timing light.
Ensure engine is operat-
ing with no load on the generator (61.5 - 62.0 Hertz).
Adjust timing as needed by loosening distributor
hold-down bolt and
turning distributor in the desired direction to place the timing mark
on the crankshaft pulley in alignment with the timing pointer.
Then
tighten the distributor hold-down bolt.
NOTE:
Check
eng ine speed and adjust governor
as needed,
according
to
the
procedure
given
later
in
this
section.
Check generator performance under load.
Timing Pointer
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