BOMBARDIER SEA-DOO GS 5626 1998, Shop Manual

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Section 08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 02 (IGNITION SYSTEM)
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1. Timing light straight in line with tool slot
NOTE: If mark on PTO flywheel is perfectly align-
ed with timing mark pointer, no adjustment is re-
quired. If mark does not align with pointer, re-
check PTO flywheel mark before adjusting ignition
timing to ensure PTO flywheel has not loosen.
Ignition Timing Adjustment
717 Engine
Remove battery (GTS model).
Remove magneto housing cover and wire support.
For removal of magneto, refer to MAGNETO SYS-
TEM 04-04.
Timing is performed by moving armature plate;
clockwise to retard spark occurrence or counter-
clockwise to advance.
TYPICAL
1. To retard
2. To advance
To adjust, loosen 3 armature plate retaining screws
and slightly rotate armature plate in proper direc-
tion.
NOTE: As a guideline, turn the armature plate the
same amount needed to align mark on PTO fly-
wheel.
TYPICAL
1. Retaining screw
-
CAUTION
If engine is to be run more than a few sec-
onds, engine must be cooled using the flush
kit.
F06H07A
1
A25E0RA
1
2
A25E0VA
1
1
1