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Idle Speed & Ignition Timing

Verify idle speed and ignition timing are set to specification. Refer to the IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS  table and the IGNITION TIMING  table in this article. For adjustment procedures, see the ADJUSTMENTS article.

IDLE SPEED SPECIFICATIONS

Application RPM
With Accessories Off 600-800
With Accessories On 800-900
IGNITION TIMING (Degrees BTDC @ RPM)

Application Auto. Trans. Man. Trans.
Legacy 12-28 @ 700 6-22 @ 700