PIAGGIO MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Service Station Manual page 218

MP3 500 i.e. SPORT Business_LT_ ABS-ASR_EU_USA (2015)
Engine
- Remove the TDC reference inspection cap be-
tween flywheel and crankcase cover. See the fly-
wheel cover chapter.
- By the driving pulley, turn the engine to find the
alignment of the references to identify the TDC.
- Repeat for the reference between driving pulley
and transmission housing.
- Refit the inspection cap on the flywheel side.
- Connect the diagnostic tester.
- Start the engine.
- Select the «parameters» function in this menu.
- Select the stroboscopic light control in the tradi-
tional four-stroke engine position (1 spark, 2 revs).
- Check that the real values of rpm and ignition
advance match those measured using the diag-
nostic tester.
Specific tooling
020922Y Diagnosis Tool
If the values do not match, check:
- distribution timing
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