Specifications

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6. Set the dial indicator to zero
7. Turn the crankshaft clockwise until the dial indicator reaches 0.040” (1.0mm)
from top dead center.
8. At this position the line on the rotor should align with the center of the stator
coil at 5 o’clock position on stator frame. If not loosen the three 5mm bolts to
adjust the stator.
ROTOR INSTALLATION:
1. Torque the nut on the rotor to 30 ft-lb (45 Nm) with medium strength (blue)
thread locking agent.
2. Recheck the timing following the procedure of timing your ignition.
3. Install the water pump belt back on.
4. Bolt the ignition cover back on.
5. Put the spark plug back in, and firmly stick the spark plug cap onto the spark
plug.
Cooling System
Radiator fluid removal:
Remove the coolant drain plug (13mm bolt) on the front of the engine cases.
NOTE: Inspect the old coolant for evidence of oil, combustion byproducts (black
‘oil slick’ stuff) or other things that may indicate a problem.
Figure 39, Lining up the line on the rotor
with the line on the stator.
Figure 40, Using a dial indicator to measure
piston height for setting ignition timing.
0.040”
before
TDC