Cub Cadet MTD P90 Series - Manual (Page 82)

P90 Series Vertical Shaft Engines
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Installing the module and setting the air gap
NOTE: If just setting the air gap, loosen the module
mounting screws first then follow the proce-
dures described below.
1. Rotate the flywheel so that the magnets are away
from where the module is mounted.
2. Install the module. Do not tighten the module
screws.
3. Place a non-ferrous feeler gauge between the mod-
ule and the flywheel.
NOTE: The air gap should be 0.016” - 0.024” (0.4-
0.6 mm).
4. Rotate the flywheel so that the magnets align with
the legs of the module while holding the feeler
gauge in place. See Figure 7.5.
5. Tighten the module mounting screws to a torque of
80 - 106 in-lbs (9 - 12 Nm).
6. Rotate the flywheel to remove the feeler gauge.
7. Connect the module lead to the system harness.
8. Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
9. Install the blower/air filter housing.
10. Test run the engine before returning to service.
Figure 7.5
Plastic feeler gauge