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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING
1. Remove:
•rider seat
• fuel tank
• T-bar
Refer to “SEATS AND FUEL TANK”.
• right side cowling
Refer to “COWLINGS AND COVERS”.
• timing mark accessing screw 1
2. Attach:
• timing light 1
• engine tachometer
(onto the spark plug lead of cylinder #1)
3. Install:
• fuel tank
Refer to “SEATS AND FUEL TANK”.
4. Check:
• ignition timing
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a. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then let it run at the specified
engine idling speed.
b. Check that the mark a is within the
required firing range b on the timing plate.
Incorrect firing range → Check the ignition
system.
NOTE:
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The ignition timing is not adjustable.
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Timing light
90890-03141
Engine tachometer
90890-06760
Engine idling speed
1,000 ~ 1,100 r/min