Honda XL350R 1984 Shop Manual page 220

IGNITION SYSTEM
IGNITION TIMING
NOTE
The Capacitive Discharge Ignition system is
factory pre-set and cannot be adjusted . Igni-
tion t iming inspection procedures are given to
inspect the function of the CO l components.
Remove the timing hole cap.
Connect a tachometer and timing light.
Start the engine.
The timing at idle is correct if the index notch aligns
with the " F" mark at (1 ,300 rpm).
To check the advance, raise the engine speed to
4,000
rpm.
The index notch should be between the
advance marks.
If the ignition timing is incorrect, check the COl
unit, pulse rotor and pulse generator, and replace
any faulty parts .
SPARK PLUG
For spark plug gap inspection and adjustmen t proce-
dures, see page 3-7.
IGNITION COil
REMOVA L
Remove the fuel tank and disconnect the ignition
coil wire leads.
Remove the attaching bolt and remove the coi1.
INSPECTION
Measure the resistances of the primary and second·
ary coils.
PR IMARY:
SECONDARY :
17-2
0. 1- 0.3
n
3.5-4.7 kn
PRIMARY
SECONDARY