Ignition Timing Adjustment

1. Start the engine and allow it to warm up (cooling fan comes on).

Ignition Timing:

2. Connect a timing light to the engine; while the engine idles, point the light toward the pointer on the timing belt cover.

Ignition Mark:

3. Inspect ignition timing at idle (680+/-50 rpm).

Timing should be: 15°+/-2° BTDC (RED) at 680+/-50 rpm in neutral

Ignition Timing:

4. Adjust ignition timing, if necessary, by turning the adjusting screw on the ignition timing adjuster in the control box.
5. Remove the control box upper and lower covers.
6. Drill the 2 rivets off with a 3/16 inch drill bit, then separate the stay cover from the adjuster.

CAUTION: Do not damage the adjuster when removing the rivets.

Ignition Timing:

7. Adjust as necessary by turning the adjusting screw on the adjuster; turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to retard the timing, or clockwise to advance the timing.
8. After adjusting, reinstall the stay cover to the ignition timing adjuster with new rivets, then reinstall the upper and lower covers to the control box.