1999 Polaris PWC Genesis, Ficht, X-45 Service Manual, Page 167Get this manual
Crankshaft Indexing
8 With the pOinter aligned, make sure the degree wheel and pointer are secured and will not move out of positionRe-check accuracy of this location by repeating steps and 5The pOinter should align with the 120 mark when measurement is taken between scribes and divided in halfIMPORTANT: Do not move the degree wheel or pointer after the initial setting on the mag end cylindersimply read the wheel and dial indicator9Install the bumper tool in cylinder #2 (center)Repeat steps through for cylinder2It should be 1202) from cylinder #1 Proceed to PTO cylinder (#3)Cylinder #3 should also be 12002) from cylinder #1Symptoms of an out of index crankshaft can include: Difficulty calibrating carburetor (repetitive plug fouling on one cylinder with no other cause); Unexplained piston failure on one cylinder (i.esevere detonation, broken ring lands, piston holing); Excessive vibration of engine, backfiring, etc; Rough idle, poor top speed