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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 120.0 : Chrrki,,~ the /iminp. Op. MA. 120-O 1 
CHECKING THE TIMING. 
lototing the crankshah : 
) Vebirl~s /i/fed with a mantra~ gearbox : 
Lift one of the front wheels of the vehicle, and 
engage’ 4th or 5th gear so as to rotate the crank- 
shaft, 
by means of the raised wheel. 
1) Vehicles /itted with n torqee ronrwrter : 
Two methods are permissible to rotate the crank 
shaft : 
- feed the starter “iota from (I &volt battery, 
or remove the protective plate under the 
converter casing, and rotate the converter 
using a screwdriver. 
1. Remove : 
spore wheel, 
cylinder head (carburettor engine 1, 
the injection manifold and the rocker cover 
(fuel injection engine 1. 
2. Bring piston of cylinder No. 4 to TDC. with the 
valves in (( rocking position x 
NOTE : The TDC mark on engine flywheel co” 
be see” at point (( a )) on the clutch housing. 
3. Adjust clearance of inlet valve ( 1 ) of No. 1 
cylinder to 
1.10 mm (theoretical clearance 1. 
4. Turn crankshaft exactly one turn in direction of 
rotation of engine f m/i-clockwise iro>t! /lyre hpel 
side I. 
5. Check clearance of inlet valve on cylinder No. 1. 
This must be between 0.05 
and 0.25 mm. 
6. Check and adiust rocker-arm clearance 
(engine cold ) 
Inlet .__....__.............................................,.,, 0.1 5 mm 
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.20 mm   
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6 OPERATION No MA. 142.000 : c ,Pi,r,rol ,cn,,,,cs 0, Ihc ~rwh,,m/ir,n. 
III. REMOVING AND FITTING THE PROTECTIVE CAP FOR THE THROTTLE SPINDLE ON A SOLEX 
CARBURETTOR (cap ( c ) ). 
This operation is to be carried out only in the case of a check and odiustment on o carburettor test bench 
(L’POLLU 2000 type ). 
REMOVAL. 
1, Remove cop ( c ) using flat-nose pliers. 
2. Adjust the butterfly opening : 
Adjust the butterfly opening using the test bench 
according to the Norms laid down in the (< Etudes 
Equipement 1) Nos : 14-1116 ter, and 14-l/16 
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FITTING. 
3. 
Fit cop ( c ) : 
Load gun A. 
- Screw tool H onto the gun. 
Fit cop ( c ) onto the throttle spindle stop 
screw. 
Place the tool and gun assembly against the 
cop ( C ) and actuate the gun.   
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 142-000 : Gcnrrd 1.cnturcs 01. the cnrfxrr~tion. Op. MA. 142-000 7 
In order to conform to current regulations, checking and adjustment the exhaust emission on u Petrol )) vehicles must 
without fail be carried out after the following operations : 
I. REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE. 
II. REPLACEMENT OF CARBURETTOR. 
Ill. WORKING ON THE CARBURATION 
- Replacing the components of the carburettor 
- Adjusting the carburettor 
- Worki? - rri the carburettor controls 
IV. WORKING ON THE INLET SYSTEM 
Replacing or removing the following : 
the inlet manifold, 
- the air-filter, 
- the crankcase gases recycling system. 
V. WORKING ON THE ENGINE 
Adjusting the rocker arms 
Replacing or removing the following : 
the cylinder head, 
- the camshaft, 
- the rockers, 
- the valves, 
_ the barrels and pistons. 
VI. WORKING ON THE IGNITION 
- Replacing or reconditioning the distributor ( partly or cpmpletely ) 
~ Adjusting or replacing the spark plugs 
- Adjusting the ignition timing 
VII. WORKING ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM 
Replacing or removing the following : 
- the exhaust manifold, 
- the exhaust pipe, or any other section of the exhaust system. 
VIII. WORKING ON THE ANTI-POLLUTION SYSTEM 
When the vehicle is fitted with special equipment C I c,hic-1~s /or SWIIllI:‘S. Al'S7'KAl.l~ll m;d JAI'A.\. /ot   
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 142.00 : (.hornrt<,rislirs o,,d s,~“cinl ,<‘“,ur“s o! the Op. MA. 142.00 I( 
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CHECKING AND ADJUSTING OF THE FLOAT CHAMBER LEVEL 
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1. Removing the carburettor cover : 
Disconnect tube (2) from capsule. 
Remove the two capsule fixing screws (3 
1. 
Discollnrci the butterfly operating arm from I 
lever (4) by raising rimmed collar at 
Rrmove COWI fixing screws ( 1) and free cover 
with its float (6 ) and gasket (7 ). 
2. Adjusting the float : 
Check that pin (8 ) is properly positioned on 
tongue e c N and hook it onto the needle valve. 
Hold ccwe~ vertically so thot the tongue e( c P) 
of float comes into contact with the needle valve 
ball 
without pushing it in. 
Take the measurement of the float with needle 
valve in closed position as shown opposite 
( with gasket (7) on cover ). 
This measurement must be 7 i 0.25 mm. 
If not, adjust tongue e c K until correct value is 
obtained. 
This measurement must he the same under each 
of the floats. If not, correct by adjusting the 
connecting bar ss b )I. 
3. Fit cover, performing operations in the reverse 
sequence.   
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 142-O : Adj,,s/iaji f/a<, rarhnrt,//or Op. MA. 142.0 
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ADJUSTING THE IDLING SPEED 
To carry out this adjustment, the following is needed 
A tachometer 
A device lor checkinq idling speed adjustments on the carburettor ( or on approved gas analyser ) 
- A CDA 23 checking oppmotus or a workshop test bench ( equipment mentioned in the Equipment and Repair 
Materials list, or in the Tools and Equipment notes green notes ) 
NOTE : WEBER Carburettors ref. No W 54-50, 55-50, 69-50, 74-50 fitted on 1977 models onwards ore fitted with a 
fool-proof plug ( white ) on the mixture screw. To adjust the exhaust emission, this plug has to be 
removed, and 
replaced, after adjustment, with a a Repair PI plug ( black ). See Op. MA, 142-000 for removing and fitting the plug, 
and the necessary tools. 
ADJUSTMENT CONDITIONS 
1. 
The idling speed adjus!ment must be carried out on an engine on which the rocker clearances and the ignition 
are correctly set. with a clean air filter and 
with the engine in good order. 
2. Check that the butterflies return fully to their stops. 
3. 30 not let pnythinq except the ignition and the engine cooling fan ( or ions ) impose any load on the alternator. 
4. Run the engine to bring the 
oil temperature up to 70 to 80’ C ( wait for the electric cooling fan ( or fans 1 to cut 
in 1. 
I. M 20/616, M 22/617, M 23/623 ENGINES I i< ?I< (5 wi/hr ,111 /or<,,,< co,1, <,r,cr or air ro,,di/io,ii?,g I  ,I ‘-/ 
1. Wait for the electric cooling fan ( or fans ) to cut in. 
2. Adjust screw (3) controlling the first choke butterfly opening until the following result is obtained : an idling 
speed of 850 to 900 rpm. 
3. Slowly adjust mixture screw ( 2) to obtain the following result 
1.5 to 2.5 “/ of CO 
1 7h~se authoris<, wadings correspond to a,, 
8.7 
% or more of CO2 nmbiot~l I~mpcuatur~ 0i 1 Y to 30” C. 
4. Adjust screws (3 ) and (2 ) so that both the idling speed and the quantity of CO and CO 2 me correct. 
Make sure that mixture screw (2) is adjusted last   
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 142-O SD : (I k’  II c ,r,g m,d or/j,,r/ii,,~ /he m/i /dllllior, 5, Cl<‘,,i Op. MA. 142-O SD 1 
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CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICE FOR THE CHOKE i (  ?XO , 
2 1. Electrical components : 
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a Switch on the ignition 
4 Pull the choke control knob the CC WEBER a) electto-valve ( 1) must be heard. If not use a test lamp to check 
its electricity supply and its earthing. If the electro-valve is not supplied. check its energizinq and its 
2 
earthinq via the choke control. 
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Disconnect from the air-supply valve ( 3 ) the pipe from the valve to the exhaust manifold ( 2 j 
Plug the tube so as to avoid the exhaust pressure deteriorating the end of the tube and the valve 
Use the starter to rotate the engine. 
In this position the air-pump must not supply air through the opening in the air-supply valve previously 
disconnecied. 
CHECKING THE AIR INJECTION 
Push bock the choke 
In this position the air pump must supply air throuqh the previously disconnected opening in the air-supply 
valve. 
Accelerate the enqine. and suddenly decelerate 
The injection of air through the openinq must stop for a short while.   
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OPERATION No MA. 142.0 SD : (./ )I c ,,,s m,d nd;,,s/is~~ /A? Ni/li-/Joll,lli,,ill I \/i’V,  b’ 
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CHECKING THE IDLING SPEED AND THE CO READING I (.. JXO J 
On cr vehicle fitted with the following : 
-distributor : DUCELLIER 4510 B 
Dwell ratio 61 7: + 3 ‘Y 
Dwell angle 550 + 2” 
Static advance 6” 
Strobe timinq 
6” at 850 rpm 
Centrifuqal cuwe IA 2 
- carburettor : WEBER 34 DMTR 30/200 Identification mark W 63-00 
spark plugs: AC 42 FS 
- engine, with the following rocker clearances : Inlet = 0.15 mm, Exhaust = 0.20 mm 
Checking and adjusting the CO is carried out in the following conditions 
1. Disconnect from the air-supply valve ( 3) the pipe from the valve to the exhaust manifold 
2. Bring the engine oil up to a temperature of 85 ? 5’ C 
3. Wait for the cooling ion ( 01 
ims J to cut in. 
4. Adjust screw ( 3) for opening of first choke butterfly in order to obtain on idling speed of 850 to 900 rpm 
5. Slowly adjust the mixture screw (2) so (IS to obtain a CO reading of 2 to 3 “L for a temperature of 15” to 30 C 
6. Adjust the mixture screw (2 ) lost 
7. Connect to the air-supply valve (3 ) the pipe from the valve to the exhaust manifold.   
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECKING THE SAFETY DEVICE FOR THE CHOKE 
f (.X 2000 j : 
1. Electrical components : 
Disconnect the u blur )) lead feeding the thermal 
switch (1) located on the water outlet duct on 
the cylinder head. 
Switch on the ignition. 
Earth the lead from thermal switch ( 1) the relay ( 2 ) 
for the << WEBER 1) electro-valve ( 3) must operate. 
Leave the thermal switch disconnected with the 
lead insulated from earth. 
Pull the 
choke knob. electro-valve (3) is supplied 
by relay (2 ) and is closed by earthing via the choke 
control. 
2. Pneumatic components : 
Disconnect from the air-supply valve ( 5) the 
pipe (4) from the valve to the exhaust manifold. 
Plug the pipe in order to avoid the exhaust pressure 
deteriorating the end of the tube and the valve 
Use the starter to rotate the engine. 
In this position. the air pump (6 j must 
not supply 
air through the previously disconnected opening in 
the air supply valve ( 5) 
CHECKING THE AIR INJECTION 
Push back the choke 
In this position. the air-pump (6 ) must supply air 
through the previously disconnected opening in the 
air-supply valve ( 5 1. 
Accelerate the engine, and suddenly decelerate 
The injection of air throuqh the opening must stop 
for a short while. 
Run the engine until the cooling fan ( or fans ) cut 
in. 
Pull the choke out : the air flow through the opening 
in the air supply valve ( 5) must cease. 
Push the choke in : the air flow must resume. 
Connect to the air-supply valve ( 5) the pipe ( 4 ) 
from the valve to the exhaust manifold.   
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine CHECKING THE DEVICE FOR OPENING THE 
BUTTERFLY 
1. Electrical components : 
With the engine at idling spu~d. disconnect one 
of the leads to the C< PIERBURG ,) electro-valve (1). 
the engine speed must increase. 
If not. using a test lamp, check the following 
that. 
under deceleration and for any engine 
speed 
Nd > 1800 ? 100 rpm the /C PIERBURG >l 
electro-valve (1 ) is not energized. 
- that. 
under acceleration and for any engine 
speed from idling speed to the speed 
Nc = Nd + 50 to 250 rpm. the C< PIERBURG ,, 
electro-valve is energized. 
If in this case the electro-valve is not energized. 
ensure ( using a test lamp ) that the winding in 
relay ( 2) is not enerqized for an engine speed 
below ” 
Nd ” ( under deceleration ) or an engine 
speed below ” 
NC ” ( under acceleration ). 
Accelerate the engine up to engine speed ” 
NC n : 
- the winding in relay (2 ) must be enerqized. 
If not. replace the electronic unit (3) after 
having checked the connections. 
2. Pneumatic components : 
Ensure that the vacuum reaches capsule ( 4 1 ( device 
for opening butterfly ) when the engine speed is 
equal or above ” 
NC “. 
Make sure the vacuum exists at the carburettor 
outlet. If it does. and yet does not reach cap- 
sule (4) ( device for opening butterfly 1. check 
the circuit along all its length. plugging it first 
level with the 3-way union. on the air-supply 
valve side.   
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine OPERATION No MA. 142-O SD : (i ‘CC ,ii:: md nr/;,,sfinji //I<, “~,ti.pOlllLliol, .S,Sl~l,,  k’ 
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ADJUSTING THE IDLING SPEED AND THE CO READING ( (.. ‘01~0 I 
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m n (I vehicle fitted with the following : 
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“, - distributor : DUCELLIER 4510 B 
6 
Dwell ratio 61 ‘:: ? 3 ‘, 
x 
2 Dwell angle 
557 i 2= 
Static advance 6 
i 
Strobe liming 6. at 850 rpm 
; 
F Centrifugal curve LA 2 
a 
a - carburettor : WEBER 34 DMTR 29/200 Identification mark W 61-00 
5 
“2 - spark plugs : AC 42 FS ( g.ap : 0.7 mm ) 
- engine with the following rocker cleoronces : Inlet 0.15 mm, Exhaust : 0.20 mm 
Checking or adjusting the CO reading is carried out in the following conditions 
1. Disconnect from the air-supply valve the pipe from the valve to the exhaust mariifold. 
2. Bring the engine ail up to a temperature of 85” ? 5” C. 
3. Wait.until the cooling fan f or fnvs 1 cut in. 
4. Adjust screw ( 3) for the first choke butterfly in order to obtain on idling speed of 850 to 900 rpm 
5. Slowly adjust the mixture screw (2 ) so as to obtain a CO reading of 2 to 3 “A for a temperature of 15 to 30” C 
6. Adjust the mixture screw (2 1 last. 
7. Adiust the throttle butterfly opening : 
Disconnect one of the leads from the S( PIERBURG n electro-valve 
Adjust screw (4) to obtain on engine speed of 1450 + 50 rpm 
Connect the S< PIERBURG n electro-valve 
8. Connect to the air-supply valve, the pipe from the valve to the exhaust manifold.