Ignition Timing; Condenser (Canada Type) Removal/Installation - Honda TRX500FM Service Manual

IGNITION SYSTEM
IGNITION TIMING
NOTE:
• Before you performing this inspection, check Ihe
engine idle speed (page 3-15).
Remove the fonowing:
- right mudguard (page 2-6)
- left fuel tank side cover (page 2-5)
Start Ihe engine and warm it up to operating
temperature.
SlOp the engine and remove the timing hole cap from
the rear crankcase cover.
Connect the timing light (1) and tachometer.
Start the engine, let it idle and check Ihe ignilion timing.
The ignition liming is correct if the mark (2] on the
flywheel aligns with Ihe index nolch [3] on the rear
crankcase cover at idle.
Coat a new O-ring [1
J
with engine oil and install
it
onto
the liming hole cap [2).
Install and tighten Ihe timing hole cap to the specified
torque.
TORQUE : 10 N-m (1 .0 kgf'm , 7lbHt)
Install the removed parts in the reverse order of
removal.
CONDENSER (Canada type)
REMOVAUINSTALLA nON
5·8
Remove the seat (page 2-4).
Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable (page 21-8).
Disconnect the condenser 2P (Natural) connector [1].