ELECTRICAL AND
IGNITION
2
D
TIMING/SYNCHRONIZING/ADJUSTING
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Timing/Synchronizing/ Check WOT Throttle Position
Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-1 with Engine Not Running . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-4
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-1 Check WOT Ignition Timing
Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-1 with Engine Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-5
Checking for Top Dead Center (TDC) . . . . 2D-1 Check WOT Ignition Timing
with Engine Not Running . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-5
Checking Timing (At Cranking Speed) . . . 2D-1
Adjusting Idle Mixture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-6
Turn-Key Start Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-2
Check Oil Pump Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-7
Synchronizing Carburetors to Ignition
Timing for Turn-Key Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-2
Setting Idle Timing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2D-3
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4. Check if mark on flywheel aligns with mark on
Timing/Synchronizing/ pointer.
Adjusting
Specifications
MODEL 90/95/120 SPORT JET
MAXIMUM TIMING
@ 5000 RPM* 30° BTDC
@ CRANK SPEED 32° BTDC
IDLE RPM 950 - 1100 RPM
FULL THROTTLE RPM 4700 – 5300 NOTE: If mark and pointer do not align, the flywheel
SPARK PLUG TYPE CHAMPION L76V key has been sheared.
CHAMPION QL76V
Checking Timing (At Cranking Speed)
FIRING ORDER 90/95 HP 1-2-3
Timing Specifications
FIRING ORDER 120 HP 1 -3-2-4
HP At Cranking At Wide Open
Speed Throttle
WARNING 90/95/120 32 30
Engine can start when turning flywheel to check
timing. Remove all spark plugs from engine to 1. Remove spark plug leads from spark plugs, re-
prevent engine from starting. move spark plugs.
2. Attach spark tester (Special Tool No. 91-850439)
Special Tools to engine. Attach tester leads to corresponding
Description Part Number spark plug leads.
Service Tachometer *91-59339
Timing Light *91-99379
Spark Gap Tester 91-850439
*May be obtained locally.
Checking for Top Dead Center (TDC)
1. Remove spark plug wires and spark plugs.
2. Install timing tool (Special Tool No. 91-58222A1).
3. Turn flywheel in a clockwise direction until TDC is
reached as shown on the dial indicator.
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3. Move towershaft to wide open throttle position.
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4. Connect timing light (Special Tool No.91-99379) IMPORTANT: The Turn Key Start feature is depen-
to the No. 1 spark plug lead. dent on closed throttle shutters. If the throttle
shutters are even slightly cracked open the Turn
IMPORTANT: The advance characteristics of this
Key Start will be disabled.
ignition system are such that the ignition timing
will retard itself slightly at wide-open-throttle. COMPLETE THIS PROCEDURE IN SEQUENCE
Thus, setting maximum timing at 32 BTDC at 1. Disconnect throttle link at towershaft end.
cranking speed should result in retardation to 30
BTDC at 5300 RPM. Therefore, it is recommended
that to be assured of maximum performance all
timing adjustments made at cranking speed
should be verified with the engine running.
5. Crank motor and observe timing marks.
As Needed
6. Adjust timing.
7. Loosen locknut.
8. Turn timing rod to adjust timing.
9. Tighten locknut on timing rod.
a
b
a - Throttle Link
a - Locknut
b - Timing Rod
10. Remove test equipment and install spark plugs
and propeller.
NOTE: If possible, test the motor and check the timing
under actual operating conditions.
Turn-Key Start Feature
The Sport Jet utilizes an automatic enrichner to start
a cold engine. Advancing the throttle will disable the
auto enrichner.
Synchronizing Carburetors to
Ignition Timing for Turn-Key
Start
IMPORTANT: An engine idle speed of 950 - 1100
RPM is necessary to provide the engine with ade-
quate cooling water.
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2. Synchronize throttle movement on carburetors. 4. Pivot throttle cam forward so it just contacts the
This is done by : roller.
b
b
b b - Mark
5. Inspect position of mark on cam in relation to roller.
NOTE: Mark on cam must align with the center of the
(90/95 HP Shown) roller, without moving it.
b - Tie Bar Screw(s)
NOTE: Throttle cam adjustments are critical to low
a. Rotate throttle cam away from roller on bottom speed engine timing. If the adjustment is off (too early
carburetor. or too late), the engine will not run properly at low
b. Loosen tie bar screw(s). speed.
c. Check that the carburetor shutters are closed. 6. If throttle cam pick up point requires adjustment:
d. Tighten tie-bar screw(s). a. Loosen nut until screw can just be turned. You
e. This adjustment is made with the throttle link should feel slight friction between screw and
disconnected from the towershaft (Step 1). throttle cam.
IF REQUIRED:
3. Adjust idle stop screw to specified dimensions fol-
lowing: a
b
a - Cam
b - Nut
c - Eccentric Roller
b. Turn eccentric roller counterclockwise to cor-
rect adjustment as described in Step 3.
a
c. Hold position of roller with screwdriver.
d. Tighten nut.
90 HP Shown
NOTE: When this procedure is done ensure that there
90/95 HP: Set dimension (a) to 1/8 in. is clearance between the throttle cam and roller, so
that the throttle shutters remain closed.
120 HP: Set dimension (a) to 1/4 in.
Setting Idle Timing
1. Connect the link rod to the tower shaft.
2. Start the engine.
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3. Check engine timing at idle. Idle timing is 8 to 10 Check WOT Throttle Position with
BTDC.
Engine Not Running
4. If adjustments are needed to obtain the 8 to 10
1. Advance the tower shaft to WOT and check shut-
BTDC specifications, do the following:
ter position from horizontal, 5.
a. Turn the tower shaft screw in to increase timing,
turn screw out to decrease timing.
a - Throttle Shutter
b - Line On Throttle Shaft
c - Tower Shaft Screw Corresponds To Shutter Position
IF REQUIRED:
b. Disconnect the link arm to adjust the clearance
of the cam to roller (.005 - .015 in.). 2. Adjust the WOT stop screw to obtain a horizontal
shutter position, 5.
c. Re-connect the link arm.
d. Re-start the engine and check the idle timing.
a
a - Timing Mark
e. Adjust carburetor idle mixture screws for best
operation. Idle RPM will be between 950-1100. a - WOT Stop Screw
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Check WOT Ignition Timing with Check WOT Ignition Timing with
Engine Running Engine Not Running
1. With engine running at WOT, check the timing (28 1. Remove spark plug leads from spark plugs.
- 30).
a
a - Timing Mark
2. If adjustments are needed do the following:
a. Turn off the engine.
b. Loosen locknut.
c. Turn timing rod:
(1.) In to increase timing 2. Remove spark plugs.
(2.) Out to decrease timing 3. Attach spark tester (Special Tool No. 91-850439)
3. Tighten locknut. to engine.
4. Re-check timing.
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b
a - Locknut 4. Connect spark plug leads to spark tester.
b - Timing Rod
5. Connect timing light (Special Tool No. 91-99378)
to the number 1 cylinder spark plug lead.
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6. Hold towershaft in the wide open throttle (W.O.T.) 5. Starting with top carburetor, turn each of the idle
position. mixture screws clockwise 1/8 turn at a time, allow-
ing 10 seconds between each turn, until motor be-
gins to pop from lean fuel/air setting.
1/8 Turn
(Wait 10 Seconds)
a
a - Tower Shaft 1/8 Turn
(Until Engine Pops)
7. Crank motor and observe timing marks.
IMPORTANT: To attain 30 degrees timing while the
engine is actually running, set timing at cranking
speed to 32 degrees.
Adjusting Idle Mixture
IMPORTANT: Idle mixture screw adjustments
should be made with motor in water. Idle cannot
be properly set using a flushette or dynamometer. 3/16 Turn
1. Turn idle mixture screws clockwise until lightly
6. Turn each idle mixture screw counterclockwise
seated.
(richer) 3/16 turn. This should be very close to the
optimum setting.
CAUTION 7. Advance throttle to W.O.T. to “clear out” the en-
Do not force idle screws. Tip damage could result. gine.
2. Turn idle mixture screws out (counterclockwise) 8. Return throttle to idle speed and allow engine to
1-1/2 turn. idle for at least one minute.
3. Start motor and allow to warm up to operating tem- 9. Quickly advance the throttle to W.O.T.. If the en-
perature. gine hesitates because of a rich fuel mixture, turn
the idle mixture screws 1/6 turn clockwise to “lean
4. Move throttle control to the lowest reliable setting.
out” the carburetors and repeat step 7-9 until the
IMPORTANT: Motor must idle for minimum of one engine accelerates without hesitation.
minute to allow fuel recirculation system to begin
functioning.
IMPORTANT: The carburetors must be adjusted
together. As you turn one idle mixture screw, turn
the remaining carburetor idle mixture screws the
same amount before proceeding.
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Check Oil Pump Adjustment
1. Move towershaft to the Wide Open Throttle posi-
tion. Inspect oil pump alignment mark with the oil
pump lever. Adjust oil pump link rod to align with
the last mark.
a - Oil Pump Lever
b - Alignment Mark
(At Wide Open Throttle)
2. Adjust oil pump link rod as required.
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