Difficulty

Easy

Steps

9

Time Required

                          15 - 30 minutes

Sections

2

  • Safety Precautions
  • 1 step
  • Spark Test
  • 8 steps

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Introduction

This procedure requires two people.

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Step 1

              Safety precautions
  • Flip the power switch into the STOP position.
  • Make sure the engine is cool to the touch before proceeding.

Flip the power switch into the STOP position.

Make sure the engine is cool to the touch before proceeding.

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Step 2

              Remove the muffler cover
  • Use a T27 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the bottom of the muffler cover to the motor.

Use a T27 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the bottom of the muffler cover to the motor.

Step 3

  • Tilt the muffler cover up, hinging along the top edge, until it can be removed from the motor cover.
  • Remove the muffler cover.

Tilt the muffler cover up, hinging along the top edge, until it can be removed from the motor cover.

Remove the muffler cover.

Step 4

  • Pull the spark plug boot straight off of the spark plug.

Pull the spark plug boot straight off of the spark plug.

Step 5

              Connect the spark tester
  • Connect the spark plug boot to the left terminal of the ignition checker.

Connect the spark plug boot to the left terminal of the ignition checker.

Step 6

  • Connect the ignition checker alligator clip to a metal surface on the motor to ground the accessory cord.

Connect the ignition checker alligator clip to a metal surface on the motor to ground the accessory cord.

Step 7

  • Set the spark gap to 6 mm by turning the spark gap adjustment knob counterclockwise.
  • Do not set the spark gap unnecessarily wide—a high voltage may damage the ignition coil.

Set the spark gap to 6 mm by turning the spark gap adjustment knob counterclockwise.

Do not set the spark gap unnecessarily wide—a high voltage may damage the ignition coil.

Step 8

  • Flip the power switch into the ON position.

Flip the power switch into the ON position.

Step 9

  • Hold the spark tester by the handle on the bottom. Do not touch the terminals or spark window while the test is being conducted.
  • Watch for a spark in the spark window while a second person pulls the starter to crank the engine.
  • Consult the ignition checker instruction manual to troubleshoot the device.

Hold the spark tester by the handle on the bottom. Do not touch the terminals or spark window while the test is being conducted.

Watch for a spark in the spark window while a second person pulls the starter to crank the engine.

Consult the ignition checker instruction manual to troubleshoot the device.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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