TM 5-4240-501-14P
IGNITION
Magna-Matic
Adjust Breaker Points
To adjust breaker points, turn the crankshaft until the
breaker points open to widest gap. Loosen the breaker
plate screw slightly. Rotate mm). Tighten the breaker
plate screw. See Fig. 57.
Fig. 57 - Adjusting Breaker Points
Clean Breaker Points
The points on all models should be cleaned by opening
the points, inserting a piece of lintless paper and drawing
the paper through between the points. Open the breaker
points to withdraw the paper (so that the paper Arill not
tear and allow a small portion to remain between the
points.
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