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MAINTENANCE
IDLE SPEED
IDLE SPEED
Check throttle link mechanism and carburetor
throttle valve for smooth operation.
Connect a shop tachometer to the engine.
Start and warm the engine.
Check engine idle speed:
•
950 to 1050 RPM in neutral
•
900 to 1000 RPM in gear
IMPORTANT:
Check and/or adjust idle speed
after the engine speed has stabilized.
If idle speed is out of specification, adjust as fol-
lows:
Turn the throttle stop screw:
•
Clockwise: Engine speed increases
•
Counterclockwise: Engine speed decreases.
IGNITION TIMING
IMPORTANT:
Before checking ignition timing,
make sure idle speed is adjusted within specifica-
tion.
Start and warm the engine.
Connect a shop tachometer and timing light to the
no. 1 cylinder.
Check the ignition timing while operating the
engine at 1000 RPM.
Ignition timing:
•
2° BTDC @ 1000 RPM
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1.
Throttle stop screw
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