Polaris Sportsman 400 User Manual

ELECTRICAL
10.4
TIMING CHECK PROCEDURE
1. The ignition timing check hole is in the starter recoil/magneto housing. Remove the check plug.
NOTE: The ignition timing marks are stamped on the outside of the flywheel. Ignition timing must be inspected
with the engine at room temperature (68°F/20° C).
2. With the transmission in neutral, start the engine and set engine speed to 3500 ± 200 RPM.
3. Direct the timing light at the ignition timing check hole and check the ignition timing. NOTE: Do not allowthe
engine to warm up. The timing will retard approximately 2° when the engine is warm.
If the ignition timing is not within the specified range, adjust the stator plate position as described below .
Flywheel
Rotation
32
Timing
Pointer
30
28
EH42PL
EH50PL
Timing
Inspec-
tion
Hole
Stator Adjustment
1. Remove the magneto housing.
2. Remove the flywheel.
3. Loosenthestatorplatescrews andadjust thestatorplateposition. NOTE: Movingthestatorplateclockwise
retards (delays) the ignition timing. Moving the plate counterclockwise advances it.
Retard
Advance
Rotation

Polaris Sportsman 400 Specifications

General

Brand	Polaris
Model	Sportsman 400
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English