MOTO GUZZI V-7 700 Operating Handbook page 112

FAULTS
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
Ignition coli wilh short-circuited or
broken secondary winding (call supplies
very weak sparks).
Uncertain L.T. connections.
Contact breaker periodically grounded
(current absorbed by primary winding
does not drop to zero when points open).
Contact breaker points are dirty, oxi-
dater or burnout.
Irregular gap of cont act breaker points,
either due to excessive wear of same
(gap too wide) or excessive wear of
felt pad (gap too narrow).
Contact breaker points are out Of align-
ment.
REMEDIES
Rep lace Ignition coil.
Check connections, lighten screws and
nuts, renew weklings etc.
Check insulations and if necessary re-
place them. Cl ean contact breaker plate
with pure gas.
Clean contact breaker points thoroughly
and If necessary smooth down surfaces
using suitable file.
Clean contact breaker points tho roughly
and adjust gap. If necessary replace
contact breaker set.
AUgn points. adjust gap and tighten
down adjusting screw.