How to Adjust the Ignition Timing Advance Angle?

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Adjusting the ignition timing advance angle involves the following steps: 1. Rotate the distributor housing; turning it counterclockwise increases the ignition timing advance angle. 2. Turning it clockwise decreases the ignition timing advance angle. To verify if the ignition timing advance angle is properly set, start the engine and repeatedly press the accelerator pedal. If the engine responds powerfully without abnormal knocking sounds, it indicates that the ignition timing advance angle is correctly adjusted. The ignition timing advance angle refers to the crankshaft rotation angle from the moment of ignition until the piston reaches the top dead center of the compression stroke. Its purpose is to effectively utilize the energy generated by the combustible air-fuel mixture, thereby enhancing the engine's output power.