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Power unit / Control system
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Control system
Whenever servicing the running engine,
take precautions not to touch the rotating
parts or the areas carrying the high-volt-
age current.
The sequence of the services specified
below shall be strictly followed and pursued
to the end, when adjusting the ignition tim-
ing and other aspects related to the throttle
system.
1. Adjusting the ignition timing
2. Synchronizing the carburetor
3. Adjusting the carburetor pick-up
4. Adjusting the engine idle speed
5. Adjusting the throttle cable
6. Adjusting the choke valve
Checking the throttle cable operation
1. Check that the standard ignition timing ad-
justing screw 1 touches the fully closed
stopper 2 on the cylinder block when the
remote control lever is in neutral.
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2. Check that magnet control lever 3, and ac-
celerator cam 4 move smoothly as the re-
mote control lever is moved.
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3. If adjustment is required, adjust the igni-
tion timing first.
Checking the ignition timing (with tim-
ing light)
1. Attach the timing light to the spark plug wire
to #1 cylinder, and start the engine.
3. Check the water flowing out of the cooling
water pilot hole. If there is no water flow,
check the cooling water passage inside the
outboard motor.
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