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1. Attach the Timing Light to the spark plug high ten-
sion lead; then remove the timing inspection plug
from the left-side crankcase cover.
2. Using the Tachometer, start the engine and run at
1000 RPM; ignition timing should be 5° 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.
Magneto
defective
4.
CDI unit
defective
5.
Pick-up coil
defective
1. Replace ignition coil
2. Replace plug
3. Replace magneto
4. Replace CDI unit
5. Replace pick-up coil
Problem: Spark plug fouled with carbon
Condition
Remedy
1.
Mixture
too rich
2.
Idling RPM
too high
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. Service cooling system
3. Tighten plug
4. Adjust carburetor
Problem: Magneto does not charge
Condition
Remedy
1.
Lead wires/connections
shorted - loose - open
2.
Magneto coils
shorted - grounded - open
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
1. Repair - replace - tighten lead wires
2. Replace magneto coils
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
Problem: Magneto charges, but charging rate is below the specification
Condition
Remedy
1.
Lead wires
shorted - open - loose (at terminals)
2.
Stator 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
Problem: Magneto overcharges
Condition
Remedy
1.
Internal battery
short circuited
2.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
3.
Regulator/rectifier
poorly grounded
1. Replace battery
2. Replace regulator/rectifier
3. Clean - tighten ground connection
Problem: Charging unstable
Condition
Remedy
1.
Lead wire
intermittently shorting
2.
Magneto
internally shorted
3.
Regulator/rectifier
defective
1. Replace lead wire
2. Replace magneto
3. Replace regulator/rectifier
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