Ignition Timing; Removing And - Stihl 088 Owner's Manual

5.1.1

Ignition Timing

Ignition timing is fixed and is not
adjustable.
Since there is no mechanical wear in
these systems, ignition timing cannot
get out of adjustment. However, an
internal fault in the circuit can alter the
switching point in such a way that a
spark test will still show the system to
be in order although timing is outside
the permissible tolerance. This will
impair engine starting and running
behavior.
STIHL 088
5.1.2 Removing and Installing
- Remove carburetor box cover .-
see 10.1.
- Remove the shroud - see 4.8.
• Take out the screws.
- Remove the fan housing.
• Pull the short circuit wire (1) off the
connector tag on the ignition
module and out of the retainer (2).
• Take out the screws.
- Remove the ignition module.
- Remove the ignition lead
- see 5.2.
- If necessary, pry the pin of the wire
retainer out of the ignition module.
• Remove wire retainer.
- Refit retainer before installing the
ignition lead - see 5.2.
- Coat threads of screws with
- Loctite 242 - see 11.2.
- Place the module in position, insert
the screws with washers but do not
tighten them down yet.
Important: A washer must be fitted
under each screw head.
Note: Secure the ground wire with the
upper mounting screw.
• Rotate the flywheel until the
magnets are between the arms
of the ignition module.
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