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MAINTENANCE
IGNITION TIMING
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Start and warm the engine.
Engine idle speed:
•
1800 to 2000 RPM
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
engine.
Check the ignition timing while operating the
engine at 1900 RPM (idle speed).
Ignition timing:
•
30° BTDC @ 1900 RPM
1.
Throttle stop screw
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