TM 9-4910-695-14&P
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Operation:
Place ignition switch in Off position.
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Attach black ground to an unpainted stud or other good ground on
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magneto.
Disconnect primary lead from breaker.
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4.
Connect one of the red leads in its place. If there is only one
magneto be sure the second red lead is not grounded and go to Step 7.
For a two magneto system, remove the primary lead from the second
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magneto's breaker points.
Attach the second red lead to the breaker points of the second
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magneto.
Turn timing unit switch on.
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Turn ignition switch on.
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Rotate engine slowly - when the light goes out the breaker points are
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closed. Each light will indicate the exact point of the opening and
closing of its corresponding breaker point.
If two magnetos are being synchronized, adjust them until both lights
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are turning on and off at the same time. The magnetos are now in
synchronism.
Turn off timing light switch.
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Turn off ignition switch.
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Remove timing light.
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Be sure to replace all wires and secure connections which have been
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removed for the timing process.
REMEMBER - When the light goes OUT the points are CLOSED.
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