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Ignition Timing: Testing and Inspection

Ignition Timing Inspection

Note:
^ Ignition timing is not adjustable.
^ Ignition timing verification requires M-MDS.

1. Verify that the ignition timing (M-MDS: SPARKADV PID) is within the specification using M-MDS.

Ignition timing Approx. BTDC 8°

2. Verify that ignition timing advances when the engine speed increases gradually.
^ If there malfunction, refer to "ENGINE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING".