BOMBARDIER 1980 Shop Manual page 145

MAGNETO
CLEANING
Clean all metal components in a non-ferrous metal
cleaner.
_ CAUTION: Clean armature and magneto using
Y
only a clean cloth.
DISASSEMBLY & ASSEMBLY
0To replace a condenser. it is first necessary to unsolder
the two (2) black leads. The capacitor can then be driven
out of the armature plate using a suitable pusher and
hammer. To reinstall, inverse procedure.
00<:!)Whenever a coil is replaced. the air gap (distance
between coil end and magnet) must be adjusted.
To check air gap. insert a feeler gauge of
0.30-0.45
mm (.012"-.018") between magnet and coil ends. If
necessary to adjust. slacken coil retaining screws and
relocate coil.
®®When replacing breaker point set. apply a light coat
of grease on lubricating wick.
SECTION 03
SUB-SECTION 02, (ENGINES)
@At assembly. apply ··Loctite 242·· on retaining screw
threads.
®@)@To remove or install magneto retaining nut, lock
crankshaft in position with special hold-on support as
illustrated. (See Tools Section).
Hold-on support
With magneto retaining nut removed and hold-on support
in place. install special puller onto hub.
Tighten puller bolt and at same time. tap on bolt head
using a hammer to release magneto from its taper.
At assembly. clean crankshaft extention (taper) then apply
··Loctite 242'· or equivalent.
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