Scintilla Magneto Manual -
Remove the rotor (manual warns: do not hammer the shaft—use a puller engaging the internal threads). Set the rotor aside carefully—the magnets will attract metal debris.
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| Series | Common Applications | Notes | |--------|--------------------|-------| | | Single-cylinder farm engines (Wisconsin, Briggs) | Compact, vertical mount | | GV series | Twin-cylinder tractors (Allis-Chalmers, Case) | Dual spark outputs | | VR series | Vintage motorcycles (BMW R-series pre-1960) | Rotating magnet type | | AV series | Aircraft engines (Lycoming, Continental) | Dual magnetos, impulse coupled | | VS 4-6 | Stationary industrial engines | Large base, external impulse | Remove the rotor (manual warns: do not hammer
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