MOTO GUZZI V-7 700 Operating Handbook page 110

FAULTS
Misfiring.
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IGNITION FAULTS
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Grounded or uncertain H.T. connec·
tions.
Ignilion coit cap showing traces of di-
scharge or burnouts.
Distributor cap showing traces of di-
scharge or burnouts.
Distribution rotor showing traces of dl·
scharge or burnouts.
Ignition coil with short-circuited or
broken secondary winding (coil supplies
very weak sparks).
Contact breaker periodically grounded
(current absorbed by primary winding
does nol drop to zero when points opan).
Contacl breaker points are dirty, oxi·
dated or burnout.
REMEDIES
Fix or replace H.T. connections.
Replace Ignition coli.
Replace distributor cap.
Replace distributor rotor.
Replace ignition coil .
Check insulations end if necessary re-
place them. Clean contact breaker plate
with pure gas.
Clean contact breaker points thoroughly
and if necessary smooth down surfaces
using suitable lIIe.