Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999, Service Manual

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IGNITION SYSTEM
IGNITION TIMING
If the engine must be running t o d o some work,
make sure the area is
Never run the
engine in a closed area. exhaust contains poiso-
nous carbon monoxide gas that may cause loss of
consciousness and lead t o death. Run the engine in
an open area or with an exhaust evacuation system
in
an enclosed area.
Start the engine and warm
it up operating tempera-
ture.
Stop the engine and remove the timing hole cap.
Connect the timing light and tachometer.
NOTE:
Read the instructions for timing light and tachometer
operation.
Start the engine, let it idle and check the ignition tim-
ing.
The ignition timing is correct if the "F" mark on the
flywheel aligns w i t h the index notch i n the left
crankcase cover at idle.
Increase the engine speed and make sure the "F"
mark begins to move counterclockwise.
Coat
a new O-ring with grease and install it onto the
timing cap.
Install
and tighten the timing hole cap.
TORQUE: (1.0 7
16-7