BOMBARDIER 1983 Shop Manual page 32

SECTION 02 ENGIN E
SUB-SECTION 01 (247 ENGIN E TY PE)
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Whenever a coil is replaced, the air gap (dis-
tance between magnet and coil end) must be adjusted.
To check air gap, insert a feeler gauge of 0.25-0.38 mm
(,010"-015") between magnet and coil ends . If neces-
sary to adjust, slacken retaining screws and reloca te coil.
Checking air gap
ASSEMBLY
- Clean crankshaft extension (taper) .
- Apply Loctite 242 (blue, med ium strength) .
- Position magneto on crankshaft with the keyway and
the cam notch indexed as illustrated:
Centrifugal weight
operation
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Rotate breaker cam to check centrifugal weight
operation .
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At assembly, apply a small amount of grease into
spring seating.
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At assembly, apply "Loctite 242" on screw
threads.
- @At assembly, thoroughly clean threads and apply
"Loctite 242", then torque retaining nut to 85 N· m
(63 ft-Ibs).
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- ®@At reassembly coat all electric connections w ith
dielectric or lithium grease to prevent corrosion or
moistu re from penetrati ng .
_ CAUTION: Do not use si licone sealant, th is pro-
Y
duct w ill corrode contacts.