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Ignition Timing: Adjustments

IGNITION TIMING MEASUREMENT

Ignition timing can be checked but not adjusted. If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control system.

CAUTION: After warming-up, engine becomes very hot. Be careful not to burn yourself during measurement.

1) Warm-up the engine.
2) To check the ignition timing, connect a timing light to #1 cylinder spark plug cord, and illuminate the timing mark with the timing light.





3) Start the engine at idle speed and check the ignition timing.

Ignition timing (BTDC/rpm): 15° ± 8°/700