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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING/
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION PRESSURE
6. Check:
• ignition timing
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a. Warm up the engine and keep it at the
specified speed.
b. Remove the timing plug
1
.
c. Visually check the stationary pointer
2
to
verify it is within the required firing range
3
indicated on the flywheel.
Incorrect firing range
→
Check the pulser
coil assembly.
d. Install the timing plug.
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7. Install:
• engine cooling fan
8. Install:
• air shroud 1
9. Detach:
• timing light
• tachometer
10.Lower the cargo bed.
11.Install:
• console
• passenger seat
• driver seat
Refer to “SEATS, ENCLOSURE, HOOD
AND CARGO BED” in chapter 8.
MEASURING THE COMPRESSION
PRESSURE
NOTE:
Insufficient compression pressure will result in
a loss of performance.
1. Check:
• valve clearance
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE VALVE
CLEARANCE”.
2. Start the engine and let it warm up for sev-
eral minutes.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Lift the cargo bed up.
Engine speed
1,450
~
1,550 r/min
1
2
3
T
R
.
.
7 Nm (0.7 m
·
kg, 5.1 ft
·
lb)
T
R
.
.
10 Nm (1.0 m
·
kg, 7.2 ft
·
lb)
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