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Ignition Timing

See IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE procedure to check/adjust ignition timing. Idle speed, ignition timing, and CO value must be checked and adjusted together.

IGNITION TIMING (DEGREES BTDC @ RPM)

Man. Trans. Auto. Trans.
5 @ 2000-2500 5 @ 2000-2500
Fig 1: Ignition Timing Mark Locations
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