Install Breaker Points.

spring washer over crankshaft with hollow side toward flywheel. To

tighten flywheel nut or starter clutch, reverse removal operation. See

Remove Flywheel Nut or Starter Clutch.

5.2.2.3.7 Breaker Points.

Breaker point gap on all models equipped with flywheel ignition is .020.

Breaker points should be checked for contact, and for signs of burning or

pitting. Points set too wide will advance spark timing and may cause kick

back when starting. Points gapped too close retards spark timing and

decreases engine power.

5 . 2 . 2 . 3 . 8 Remove Breaker Points.

Breaker points assemblies are removed by loosening the screw holding

the post. The condenser on these models also includes the breaker point.

The condenser is removed by loosening the screw holding the condenser

clamp. See Figure 23

Install Breaker Points.

5.2.2.3.9

Insert breaker plunger into the plunger hole in cylinder. Breaker points

are installed by placing the mounting post of the breaker arm into the re-

cess in the cylinder so that the groove in the post fits the notch in the

r e c e s s . Tighten the mounting screw securely. Use a 1/4" spinner wrench

if available. Slip the open loop of breaker arm, spring through the two

holes in the arm, then hook closed loop of spring over the small post pro-

truding from the cylinder. Push flat end of the breaker arm into the groove

in the mounting post. This puts a tension on the spring and pulls arm

against the plunger. If condenser post is threaded, attach the coil primary

wire (and ground wire if furnished) with the lock washer and nut. If pri-

mary wire is fastened to condenser with spring fastener, compress spring,

and slip primary wire. (and ground wire where furnished] into hole in con-

denser post. Release spring. Lay the condenser in place and tighten the

condenser clamp securely. Install spring in breaker arm. Figures 23 through 26

When installing breaker point assemblies, be sure the small boss on the

magneto plate enters the hole in the point bracket. Mount points to mag-

neto plate or cylinder with lock screw. Fasten the armature lead wire and

condenser lead wire to the breaker points with the clip and screw. If these

lead wires do not have terminals, the bare end of the wires can be inserted

into the clip and screw tightened to make a good. connection. Do not let the

ends of the wire touch the point bracket or the magneto plate or the circuit

will be shorted.