Engine Stop Switch/Ignition Switch Inspection; Ignition Timing - Honda 2000 XR50R Service Manual

ENGINE STOP SWITCH!
IGNITION SWITCH
INSPECTION
Disconnect the switch connectors.
Check for continuity between the black/white and
green wire termina ls of the switch side connectors.
There sho uld be continuity w ith the switch OFF and
there should be no contin uity when the engine stop
switch is RUN ar tha ignition switch is ON.
IGNITION TIMING
When the flogio. must be funning to do some
work, make sur. the area is well-ventilated. Never
run
the flngintt in an enclosed area. The exhaust
contains poisonous carbon moncxidB glJs that may
CBuse
loss
of
consciousness
Bnd lead
to
death . Run
the engine In Itn open .rsa or with
8n
exhaust
evacuation system in an enclosed af ••.
Warm up the engine.
Stop the engine and rem ove the left crankcase
cover (page 10·2).
Read the
Connect the timing light to the spa rk plug wire.
Ins/ructions for
timing light Start the engine and let it idle.
opera/ion.
IDLE SPEED: 1,700
±
100 rpm
The ignition timing is correct if the "F" m ark alig ns
with tha index notch on the laft cran kcase.
Increase the engine speed by turning the throttle
stop screw and make sure the "F" mark begi ns to
move clockwise.
Install the left crankcase cover (page 10·8).
IGNITION SYSTEM
ENGINE STOP SWITCH
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