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Ignition Switch: Adjustments




1. With pinion forced endwise on shaft, as outlined in step 1. before, measure pinion gap.

Pinion gap: 0.5 - 2.0 mm (0.020 - 0.079 in)

2. If motor is running with the pinion forced endwise on the shaft, disconnect connector from terminal M of switch assembly and connect terminal M to ground terminal (-) of battery with a lead wire. Next, gently push pinion back with your fingertips and measure pinion gap.
3. If pinion gap is outside specified range, remove or add number of adjustment washers used on the mounting surface of switch assembly until correct pinion gap is obtained.