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 10° ± 2° BTDC.
If not proceed to step 4.
4. Turn the engine off.

Throttle Sensor Connector:

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.

Fig. 90 Timing Marks:

7. Adjust the ignition timing to 10° BTDC by turning the distributor after loosening the securing bolt.
8. Turn the engine off.
9. Reconnect the throttle sensor connector.