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3. With either brake applied, the meter must show
battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no voltage, inspect
fuses, wiring harness, connectors, and switches.
Ignition Timing
The ignition timing cannot be adjusted; however, veri-
fying ignition timing can aid in troubleshooting other
components. To verify ignition timing, use the follow-
ing procedure.
1. Attach the Timing Light to the spark plug high
tension lead; then remove the timing inspection
plug from the left-side crankcase cover.
2. Using the Tachometer, start the engine and run at
1700 RPM; ignition timing should be 15° BTDC
(“F” mark).
3. Install the timing inspection plug.
If ignition timing cannot be verified, the rotor may be
damaged, the key may be sheared, the trigger coil
bracket may be bent or damaged, or the CDI unit may
be faulty.
Troubleshooting
Problem: Spark absent or weak
Condition
Remedy
1.
Ignition coil
defective
2.
Spark plug
defective
3.
Trigger coil
defective
4.
CDI unit
defective
5.
Pick-up coil
defective
1. Replace ignition coil
2. Replace plug
3. Replace stator coil assembly
4. Replace CDI unit
5. Replace stator coil assembly
Problem: Spark plug fouled with carbon
Condition
Remedy
1.
Mixture
too rich
2.
Idling RPM
too low
3.
Gasoline
incorrect
4.
Air cleaner element
dirty
5.
Spark plug
incorrect (too cold)
6.
Valve seals
cracked - missing
7.
Oil rings
worn - broken
1. Adjust carburetor
2. Adjust carburetor
3. Change to correct gasoline
4. Clean element
5. Replace plug
6. Replace seals
7. Replace rings
Problem: Spark plug electrodes overheat or burn
Condition
Remedy
1.
Spark plug
incorrect (too hot)
2.
Engine
overheats
3.
Spark plug
loose
4.
Mixture
too lean
1. Replace plug
2. Check engine oil - clean cooling fans
3. Tighten plug
4. Change jets
Problem: AC generator does not charge
Condition
Remedy
1.
AC generator lead wires/connections
shorted -
loose - open
2.
AC generator coils
shorted - grounded - open
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
1. Repair - replace - tighten lead wires
2. Replace stator coils
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
Problem: AC generator charges, but charging rate is below the specification
Condition
Remedy
1.
Lead wires
shorted - open - loose (at terminals)
2.
AC generator coils (charging)
grounded - open
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
4.
Cell plates (battery)
defective
1. Repair - tighten lead wires
2. Replace stator coils
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
4. Replace battery
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