Ignition Timing: Adjustments

1. Start the engine and warm it up until the water temperature indicator points to the middle of the gauge.
2. Operate the engine at 2000 rpm for 2 minutes under no load.
3. Race the engine 2 or 3 times then idle .

Timing Marks:

4. Check the ignition timing.
Timing should be 15° ± 2° BTDC.
If not proceed to step 5.
5. Adjust the ignition timing by turning the distributor after loosening the securing bolt.
6. Turn the engine off.