1992-1998 Kawasaki PWC Jet Ski Service Repair Manual., Page 127Get this manual
IGNITION
condition would be the flywheel shifting to the degree engine start would not be possiblensting Ignition Thing If servicing Model 550 or 650 unit, remove the flywheel cover with the oil injection pump still attachedModel 650 onlyObserve the two cutout slots in the forward face of the flywheelRotate the flywheel until the two magneto assembly securing screws align with the cutoutsLoosen, but DO NOT REMOVE these two screwsEXPERIENCE If this is the first work performed since the unit left the factory, these screws are almost impossible to loosen "cold"While attempting to rotate the screwdriver COUNTERCLOCKWISE, tap the end of the screwdriver with hammer to jar the screw looseOnce the screws have been loosened slightly, very CAREFULLY working through the flywheel cutouts rotate the magneto assembly either clockwise or counterclockwise, as necessary to correct the timingWhen the two marks align, and this process is "trial and error", tighten the two securing screws very tightlyIf these screws should happen to vibrate loose, they could jam between the rotating flywheel magnets and the coils on the magneto assembly causing very serious and expensive damageIf the series being serviced does not have cutouts in the face of the flywheel allowing access to the magneto assembly screws, the flywheel must be removedTo remove the flywheel, see Section 8-3 in Chapter 8, beginning on Page 8-9IGNITION TI (Only Necessary If Component Replaced)