Ignition Timing: Adjustments

1. Start the engine and warm it up until the water temperature indicator points to the middle of the gauge.
2. Operate the engine at 2000 rpm for 2 minutes under no load.
3. Idle engine and check timing.
Timing should be 7° ± 5° BTDC.
If not proceed to step 4.

Fig. 92 Throttle Sensor And Idle Switch:

4. Turn the engine off.
5. Disconnect the throttle sensor connector (located on the throttle chamber).
6. Start the engine and warm it up until the water temperature indicator points to the middle of the gauge.
7. Idle engine and adjust the ignition timing to 7° BTDC by turning the distributor after loosening the securing bolt.
8. Turn the engine off.
9. Reconnect the throttle sensor connector