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6. Ignition system
Exercise extreme caution while 
carrying out maintenance and repair 
work on the ignition system. The 
high voltages which occur can 
cause serious or fatal accidents.
Troubleshooting on the ignition 
system should always start with the 
spark plug, b 3.5
– Remove drive tube assembly,
1-point antivibration system, 
b 12.1, 4-point antivibration 
system, b 12.2
– Remove clutch housing, b 4.1
The electronic ignition system 
basically consists of an ignition 
module (1) and flywheel (2).
The ignition module accommodates 
all the components required to 
control ignition timing. There are 
two electrical connections on the 
coil body:
1. High-voltage output with
permanently installed ignition
lead.
2. Permanently installed lead with 
lug for the short circuit wire
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Testing of the ignition module is 
limited to a spark test. A new ignition 
module must be installed if no 
ignition spark is obtained (after 
checking that the wiring and stop 
switch are in good condition).
6.1 Ignition timing
Ignition timing is fixed and cannot 
be adjusted during assembly work.
Since there is no mechanical wear 
in these systems, ignition timing 
cannot get out of adjustment during 
operation.
6.2 Ignition module
– Remove shroud, b 5.4
– Unplug the spark plug boot
– Remove drive tube assembly,
1-point antivibration system, 
b 12.1, 4-point antivibration 
system, b 12.2
: Remove screw (1) and pull 
lead (2) of the ignition module out 
of the guides (arrows)
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– Detach short circuit wire and 
cable holder from engine, 
b 6.6.2
So that the air gap between ignition 
module and flywheel can be set 
using setting gauge 0000 890 6400 
during installation, the clutch 
housing must be removed.
– Remove clutch housing, b 4.1
Alternatively, setting gauge 
0000 890 6400 can be used to set 
the air gap between ignition module 
and flywheel with the clutch housing 
installed. To do this, the gauge must 
be bent one time.
: Clamp the measuring 
tongue (arrow) in a vise and bend 
the grip toward the measuring 
tongue until the grip (1) is at an 
angle of a = 30° relative to the 
measuring tongue
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