@*ersoe_ 17. IGNITION SYSTEM | | SERVICE INFORMATION wt TROUBLESHOOTING 17-2 IGNITION COIL 17-3 TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION SYSTEM 174 (Pulser Generator, Spark Unit) SPARK ADVANCER 17-6 SERVICE INFORMATION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS A TRANSISTOR IZED IGNITION SYSTEM is used and no adjustments sre to- be made unless the puller geneestor screws are loosened. If these serews ar¢ lootened, ignition timing forsither the Ne. 1 or No. 4 cylinder must be fd. For spark plug information, see page 35. SPECIFICATIONS For cold climate Standard For extended high (below 5°6. 41°F) speed riding Spark plug ND 22S. X24ES-U X27ES.U USA. only NGK DEA BEA O8EA ‘Spark plug (Canada model) ND X24ESRU, NGK DRBESL Spark plug gap 0.60.7 mm (0.024—0.028 in} Tgnition timing ‘At ile vpn 10" (TDC) Full savence irom 40° BTDC/6,000 rpm—36" BTDCI7,400 rpm Ignition epal S.peint spark test Bram (1/4 in) einimam Date of fe: Apri, 1978 © HONDA MOTOR CO., LD. 17-1230 IGNITION SYSTEM PRIMARY, SPARK UNITS SHAFT \A \ PULSER SPARK PLUG AG. GENERATOR The ignition system fas two sb systems; one for the No. 1 and No. 4 fers and one for No. 2 and Na. 3 cylinders. Determine which subsystem '5 faulty, then proceed to the detailed low, Engine cranks but will not start Engine starts but runs poorly ~ Engine stop switeh OFF = lanition primsry circuit at plugs Faulty ignitton coil ‘ransistorized spark unit Loose ar bare wire ~ Faulty pulser generator Intermittent short cirouit —Seeandary circuit No spark at pg Faulty plug = Engine stop switch OFF Faulty high tension cord ~ Poouty connected, braken or shorted wires Betwoen ignition switeh and engine stop switch Tiening sdrance incorrect Between speek unit snd engine stop switch Centrifugal advancer faulty ‘Between spark unit and ignition cos! Between ignition eail ane plug Between spark unit and pulter generator — Faulty ignition coil = Faulty ignition switeh Faulty spark unit — Faulty pulser generator ‘Date of fue: August, 1978 17-2 HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.“e/ CB750K IGNITION SYSTEM 201 TRANSISTOR IGNITION COIL ZENER DIODE wncunr | IGNITION SWITCH oH BATTERY TRANSISTOR (1 —“CONDENSER PULSER GENERATOR IGNITION COIL REMOVAL Rlemove the fuel tank, Disconnect the wire leads Aemove the coils by removing the attaching bolt PERFORMANCE TEST Perform the Spoint spark test with @ coil tester, 6 men (1/4 in MINIMUM SERVICE LIMIT: 6mm (1/4 in) min. =o NOTE SECONDARY PRIMARY ELECTRODE ELECTRODE [Follow the coil tester manufacturers | inatrection. " SPARK THIRD ELECTRODE ste of Tesue: August, 1978 © HONDA MOTOR CO., LTO. 17-3(9) HONDA a cB750K 232 TRANSISTORIZED IGNITION SYSTEM INSPECTION System Disconnect the 1 and 2 plugs Hold each plug against any convenient engine ‘ground. “Tuer the ignition switch on. Remove the pulzer generator cover Touch the end of a screwdriver to the rotor and one pulser generator ste! core: Repeat this eperstion raversl times, A good spark to the plug means that the ignition system for that cylinder is in good supe eepeat the above for the ather putter HIGH TENSION CORD Ng. IGNITION COIL ENGINE STOPSWITCH IGNITION SWITCH BATTERY CYLINDER NO, sranK LUG Pulsar panarator Measure the coil resistance, | COIL RESISTANCE: 530 + 502 (20°C. 68°F) Berween yellow leads (2,3 evtinders) mn ULSER Between bie legs (1/4 cylinders) BNbcron con Measure the clearance between the pulser ROTOR enerotor tet core and the rotor tooth Adjust the clearance by moving th. pulser seneratar col Foploce the pulser generator sembly it fi necessary, ane CLEARANCE: 0.4-0,7 mm CLEARANCE: 10.016-0.027 in) 04-07 mm (0.016-0.027 int Date of Issue: Feb., 1981 17-4 GHONDA MOTOR CO. LTD.HONDA / CB750K IGNITION SYSTEM 233 Spark unit Diseonneet the red coupler. Turn the ignition switch on, Set voltmeter to the O-25V OC. scale, Touch the positive meter lesd to the blue wire (with allow tub er A; growed the should read 12 regative lead. Thi (battery voltage.) ark unith side red coupler. Voltage should drop to 0-2V OC, ‘Move the positive voltmeter lead to the yellow wire of coupler B. Voltage should the 12 DC, Move the jumper lead fram the (with white aubeb to the yell white tube) terminal of the ra ‘Voltage should drop to 0-2 DC. coupler. Replace the spark units if they are faultyHONDA CB750K 234 IGNITION SYSTEM PULSER REPLACEMENT |f pulser replacement is necessary, loasen the ‘wo pulser base plate screws Rlemove the left crankewe cover, Remove the left rear crankcase cover, Feeplace the pulser generator assembly. Adjust the ignition timing (Page 3-5) SPARK ADVANCER For advancer function test, Remove the pulker generat Remove the left crankcase cover serens and Date of ares Avguan, 1578 17-6 8 HONDA MOTOR CO.,LTDHONDA S) "cB750K ADVANCER VISUAL INSPECTION Check the mechanical advancer cam for Sticking. LLubrieste the sliding surfaces, and check the spring for loss of tension and advances pin for excessive wear if the advancer fails to return, ADVANCER REPLACEMENT Remove the bolt by holding the spacer. Remove the advancer. Iestall the sdvancer. Align the pin on the advances with the slot in the crankshaft Tighten the hex. head bott TORQUE: 2.1-25 kgm (15-18 Fb) Date oF ieee: August, 1978 @ HONDA MOTOR Co. LTO. IGNITION SYSTEMHONDA CB750K MEMO. Dete of sue: August, 1978 ® HONDA MOTOR CO., LTO.