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Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

INSPECTION

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):
MT: 10° ± 8°/650 rpm
AT: 15° ± 8°/700 rpm
If the timing is not correct, check the ignition control system.