BRP E200DHLSEB, Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL AND IGNITION
TIMING ADJUSTMENTS
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TIMING ADJUSTMENTS
Timing Pointer
The timing pointer must be adjusted to indicate
top dead center (TDC) of the number 1 piston.
This reference to the position of the number 1 pis-
ton is used to synchronize the electronic timing
controlled by the
EMM
with the mechanical posi-
tion of the number 1 piston.
Use the
Evinrude
Diagnostics Software program
to verify and adjust timing. Refer to the software’s
help system for outboard timing verification proce-
dures.
Disconnect the battery cables at the battery.
Remove spark plugs. Rotate the flywheel clock-
wise to 30° ATDC.
Install Piston Stop Tool, P/N 342679, into the
spark plug hole of the number 1 cylinder.
Rotate flywheel
counterclockwise
until the num-
ber 1 piston contacts the tool. Keep pressure on
the flywheel to position the piston firmly against
the tool. Mark the flywheel directly across from the
pointer. Label this mark “A.”
Rotate the flywheel
clockwise
until the piston
contacts the tool. Mark the flywheel directly across
from the pointer. Label this mark “B.” Rotate fly-
wheel
counterclockwise
slightly to release tool
then remove it from spark plug hole.
Use a flexible measuring device to find the exact
center between marks “A” and “B.” Measure along
the edge of the flywheel. Mark and label the cen-
ter point “C.”
If mark “C” and the cast-in TDC boss on flywheel
are in alignment, the timing pointer is in the cor-
rect location.
If the pointer alignment is NOT correct, rotate the
flywheel
clockwise
to align the mark “C” with the
pointer. Hold the flywheel in this position. Loosen
the pointer retaining screw and adjust the pointer
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting while ser-
vicing, disconnect the battery cables at
the battery. Twist and remove all spark
plug leads.
1. Piston stop tool
007208
1
1. Timing pointer
005025
1