BOMBARDIER 1982 Shop Manual page 309

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Stroboscopic timing light
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NOTE: To perform this procedure we strongly re-
commend a stroboscopic timing light which is able
to go over 6000 R. P. M. such as:
SNAP-ON MT 212
ELECTRO- SPECIALTY, model 978 .
The ignition components are affected by temperature
variation, therefore, timing must be checked when en-
gine is cold, after MAXIMUM 20 seconds idling.
Connect timing light pick-up to the spark plug lead .
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NOTE: Use a separate battery to supply timing
light .
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WARNING: Place ski tips against a wall, raise rear
of vehicle on a stand so that track does not con-
tact the ground. Make sure no one passes behind the
vehicle while engine is running. Keep clear of track and
other moving parts.
Start the engine and point timing light straight in line
w ith the fan cowl timing mark.
SECTION 04 ELECTRICAL
SUB-SECTION 02 (IGNITION TIMING)
Bring engine to 6000 R.P.M. for a brief instant.
Check timing mark alignment . If flywheel mark aligns
within housing marks, timing is correct.
Stop engine.
If the marks do not align, armature plate must be adjust-
ed.
Armature plate will have to be moved to advance or re-
tard timing .
To adjust remove rewing starter assembly and starter
pulley.
Loosen the armature plate reta ining screws, move the
plate in appropriate direction . Refer to the following il-
lustration .
Tighten the armature plate screws.
_ CAUTION: Make sure the armature plate screws
." are well secured.
Reassembl e starter pulley and assembly.
Reverify engine timing (make sure engine is cold).
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