TM 5-4930-227-14
Figure 3-8. Flywheel, removal and installation.
Section IX. ENGINE
3-22. General
The ignition system consists of the magneto, the
spark plug, and the cable. All three parts are
shielded to provide radio interference suppres-
sion. This section contains the maintenance in-
structions for the magneto, spark plug, and ig-
nition cable.
3-23. Spark Plug, Ignition Cable, Ignition
Switch, and Ground Cable
a. Removal. Refer to figure 3-9 and remove
the ignition cable, ground cable, spark plug, and
ignition switch.
b. Cleaning and Inspection.
(1) Clean all metal parts with an approved
cleaning solvent and dry thoroughly.
(2) Inspect for cracks, breaks, signs of de-
terioration, and other damage. Replace a defective
part.
(3) Inspect all threaded parts for damage.
Replace a defective part.
c. lnstallation. Refer to figure 3-9 and install
the ignition cable, spark plug, ignition switch,
and ground cable.
3-24. Magneto
a. Removal.
(1) Refer to
air shroud.
3-14
paragraph 3-20 and remove the
IGNITION SYSTEM
(2) Refer to figure 3-10 and remove the
magneto.
b. Disassembly. Refer to figure 3-11 and dis-
assemble the magneto.
c. Cleaning, Inspection, and Repair.
(1) Clean all parts with a cloth dampened
with an approved cleaning solvent and dry
thoroughly.
(2) Inspect all parts for cracks, breaks, wear,
and other damage. Replace a defective or dam-
aged part.
(3) Inspect the coil for frayed or deterior-
ated insulation. Replace a damaged or defective
(4) Inspect all hardware for stripped or
damaged threads. Replace all damaged parts.
d. Reassembly. Refer to figure 3-11 and re-
assemble the magneto.
e. Magneto Breaker Points Replacement. Re-
fer to figure 3-12 and replace the magneto points.
f. Magneto Drive Gear Replacement.
figure 3-13 and remove and install the
drive gear.
g. Installation. Refer to figure 3-10
Refer to
magneto
and in-
stall the magneto.
Timing the Magneto. Refer to figure 3-14
h.
and time the magneto.
