Yamaha XS650SE, Shop Manual

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C .
L o o s e n t h e
tighten chain
clockwise. To
f o r -
ward. Turn
same amount
the
axle
alignment.
of rear and
them to check for
- - - 2. Adjuster 6.
3. Marks for
d. After adjusting,
the
NOTE:
4.
Excessive chain
gine and other vita,
within the
rear axle cotter pin
H. Front fork oil change
8. Pour specified amount of oil into the
inner tube through the upper end open-
ing.
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2-5. E L E C T R I C A L
C. Ignition timing
1. Point gap must
timing.
2. Ignition timing is
be set before setting
checked with a timing
light by observing the position of the
stationary marks stamped on the stator
1.
3.
2.15”
3.
5.
6.
7.
BTDC at 1,200
Connect timing light to right (left)
cylinder spark plug lead wire.
Ignition
timing of right cylinder must be set first.
Start the engine and keep the engine
speed as specified on the label. Use a
tachometer for checking.
The rotor pointer should line up the “F”
stamped timing mark on the stator at a
specified engine speed.
If it does not
align, loosen the two breaker backing
plate screws (breaker assembly holding
screws for left cylinder) and move the
complete backing plate (breaker assem-
bly for left cylinder) until the point
marks align.
Retighten screws. Check timing again
for right cylinder.
Repeat procedure (steps 2 6) for left
cylinder.
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