Checking The Ignition Timing - Yamaha 5YF2-AE1 Service Manual

CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING

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CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING
NOTE:
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Engine idling speed and throttle cable free play
should be adjusted properly before checking
the ignition timing.
1. Remove:
• C.D.I. magneto cover
Refer to "C.D.I. MAGNETO" in chapter 4.
2. Attach:
• engine tachometer
• timing light
(to spark plug lead)
Inductive self-powered tachome-
ter
P/N. YU-8036-B
Engine tachometer
P/N. 90890-03113
Timing light
P/N. YM-33277-A, 90890-03141
3. Check:
• ignition timing
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a. Warm up the engine and keep it at the
specified speed.
Engine speed
1,750 ~ 1,850 r/min
b. Visually check the stationary pointer 1 to
verify it is within the required firing range 2
indicated on the rotor.
Incorrect firing range → Check the pickup
coil.
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4. Detach:
• timing light
• engine tachometer
5. Install:
• C.D.I. magneto cover
Refer to "C.D.I. MAGNETO" in chapter 4.
CHK
ADJ
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