1976 Evinrude 40HP outboards Service Manual, Page 31Get this manual
DESCRIPTION MAGNETO The ignition system consists of low tension flywheel type magneto connected to the spark plugs through individual ignition coils and high tension leadsThe magneto is self- contained electrical generating unit consisting of an armature plate with one driver coil and lamination assembly, two condensers, and two breaker assembliesThe electric start model includes two alternator coilsTwo permanent magnets are cast into the flywheel on manual start modelsand four on electric start models to complete the assemblySee Figures 4-1 thru 4-4
Figure 4-3Armature PlateElectric Start
MAGNETS
Figure 4-1Armature Plate AssemblyRope Start
MAGNETS
Figure 4-4Flywheel MagnetsElectric Start