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Table 5-3. Direct and General Support Maintenance Troubleshooting (Continued)
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
ENGINE SKIPS AT HIGH SPEED (Continued)
(4)
If the gap is greater than or less than 0.020 inches (0.52 mm) go to Step 3d.
Figure 5-178. Gapping Breaker Points
d.
Reset the breaker point gap.
(1)
Rotate the engine by hand until the breaker points reach their greatest gap.
(2)
Loosen the point gap adjustment screw and place an 0.020 inch (0.52 mm) feeler gage between
the points.
(3)
Tighten the adjusting screw after setting the gap.
(4)
Replace the breaker point cover and go to Step 3c.
e.
Start the engine.
10.
ENGINE OVERHEATS
Step 1.
Check the cooling fins for clogging. Remove the fuel tank.
a.
Disconnect the battery power cable from the battery.
b.
Close the fuel tank valve.
c.
Disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor.
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