Service manual

CHK
ADJ
Periodic checks and adjustments
3-15
69J1D11
CAUTION:
The throttle cable joint must be screwed
in a minimum of 8.0 mm (0.31 in)
h
.
14. Connect the cable joint, install the clip,
and then tighten the locknut.
15. Check the throttle cable for smooth oper-
ation and adjust the cable length, if nec-
essary, repeating steps 8–12.
Checking the ignition timing
1. Remove the ignition coil cover.
2. Start the engine and warm it up for 5 min-
utes.
3. Attach the special service tool to spark
plug wire #1
1
, and then check the
engine idle speed. Adjust if out of specifi-
cation.
4. Attach the special service tool to spark
plug wire #1.
5. Check that the “1TDC” mark
a
on the
flywheel magnet is aligned with the mag-
net base pointer
b
.
Power trim and tilt unit
3
Checking the power trim and tilt
operation
1. Fully tilt the outboard motor up and down
a few times and check the entire trim and
tilt range for smooth operation. Check the
power trim and tilt fluid level if necessary.
Inductive self-powered tachometer:
YU-08036-B
Engine idle speed: 650–750 r/min
S69J3470
Battery powered timing light:
YM-33277-A
Ignition timing: TDC