Ignition Timing - Honda SXS700M4 Service Manual

IGNITION SYSTEM
IGNITION TIMING
Start the engine and warm it up to operating
temperature .
Stop the engine and remove the liming hole cap {11
from the rear crankcase cover.
Remove the front seat cushion (page 2-4).
Connect a timing light [11.
Start the engine, let it idle and check the ignition timing.
The ignition timing is correct if the "F" mark [1) on the
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flywheel is visible from the timing hole [2] in the rear
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crankcase cover at idle.
Increase the engine speed and make sure the "F" mark
begins to move.
Coat a new O-ring with oil and instal! it onto the timing
hole cap.
Instalithe timing hole cap and lighten it.
TORQUE: 10 N·m (1 .0 kgf-m,
7 lbHt)
Install the front seat cushion (page 2-4).
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