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Driveshaft/Coupling
The following drive system components should be
inspected periodically to ensure proper operation.
A. Spline lateral movement (slop).
B. Coupling cracked, damaged, or worn.
Nuts/Bolts/Cap Screws
Tighten all nuts, bolts, and cap screws. Make sure rivets
holding components together are tight. Replace all loose
rivets. Care must be taken that all calibrated nuts, bolts,
and cap screws are tightened to specifications.
Ignition Timing
The ignition timing cannot be adjusted; however, verifying
ignition timing can aid in troubleshooting other components.
To verify ignition timing, use the following procedure.
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
1500 RPM; ignition timing should be 10° BTDC.
3. Install the timing inspection plug.
If ignition timing cannot be verified, the rotor may be dam-
aged, the key may be sheared, the trigger coil bracket may
be bent or damaged, or the CDI unit/ECU may be faulty.
Lights
Rotate the ignition switch to the lights position; the head-
lights and taillights should illuminate. Test the brake-
lights by compressing the brake lever. The brakelights
should illuminate.
HEADLIGHTS
NOTE: The bulb portion of a headlight is fragile. HAN-
DLE WITH CARE. When replacing a headlight bulb, do not
touch the glass portion of the bulb. If the glass is touched,
it must be cleaned with a dry cloth before installing. Skin
oil residue on the bulb will shorten the life of the bulb.
To replace the headlight bulb, use the following proce-
dure.
1. Remove the protective rubber boot from the rear of
the headlight housing; then remove the wiring har-
ness connector from the back of the headlight bulb.
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KC162
2. Press in and release the spring retainer and pull rear-
ward clear of the bulb assembly.
KC163A
3. Remove the headlight bulb assembly from the head-
light housing.
4. Install the new headlight bulb into the headlight
housing being careful not to get fingerprints or other
contaminates on the glass; then secure with the
spring.
! WARNING
Do not attempt to remove a bulb when it is hot. Severe
burns may result.
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