Instructions for Using Webster Magneto
Type No. 1 and Type No. 2

When starting the engine retard the time of ignition by moving the lever (C) (Fig. 1) away from the magneto and toward the engine crank shaft.   Then follow the regular engine instructions for starting and as soon as the engine has gained a little speed advance the time of ignition by moving the lever (C) toward the magneto.

There are no special instructions to be followed in operation an engine equipped with this magneto except that all moving parts of magneto must be thoroughly oiled daily and magneto must not be taken apart.

Adjustment of Webster Magneto:

There is only one point of adjustment on the Webster Magneto type No. 1 or type No. 2, and this is the length of the push rod (B) as governed by the adjustment of the locknuts (I and E) (Fig. 2).  The purpose of this adjustment is to trip the magneto at the right time in the stroke of the engine.  To make this adjustment loosen the nuts (I and E) turning them until the push rod (B) is moved well away from the magneto;  then turn the engine to the firing point.  This should be about seven to eight degrees before dead center of each 100 R. P. M. of the engine.   Thus, if th engine runs 400 R. P. M.  the magneto should trip about thirty degrees before dead center.  Now, turn the adjusting nut (I) so as to move the push rod toward the magneto until the manneto trips, then lock the rod in position by tightening up locknut (E).  This nut should be turned very tight in order to make the adjustment secure and permanent.  When the engine is now turned very slowly the magneto should trip at the proper place.  but if there is any slight variation it can be corrected by adjusting the push rod either toward or from the magneto to secure the proper timing.

Note: - The push rod clamp (D) can be moved in or out on the stud (F) in order to line the push rod (B) up with the push finger (J).

When magneto is properly adjusted on the engine there should be a slight clearance (A) (Fig 1) between the end of the push rod (B) and tip of the push finger (I) when the push rod is farthest toward the engine crank shaft.

Sluggish action of the movable electrode is probably due to a depsit of carbon which should be washed out with a little kerosene applied to the oil hole.

The igniter pints can be cleaned from the outside by pushing the movable electrode in and out, thus rubbing the igniter points together.

Caution:- Keep all bolts and nuts tight and take good care of the magneto if you wish to secure ling and efficient service from it.

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