Method B

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Remove No. 1 ignition coil.

Fig 1: Attaching Timing Light To Ignition Coil Wires
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Connect No. 1 ignition coil and spark plug with suitable high-tension wire as shown, and attach timing light clamp to this wire.

Fig 2: Identifying Ignition Coil And Spark Plug With Suitable High-Tension Wire
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Fig 3: Identifying Exhaust Pipe Dimension
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Check ignition timing.

Fig 4: Checking Ignition Timing
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