Cub Cadet Challenger 550 User Manual

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Electrical
The ignition system is not faulty.
Check the condition of the spark plug.
Is it the proper plug and is the gap
correct.
Disconnect the spark plug cap.
Attach the ignition spark tester.
Turn the main switch on.
Crank the engine while looking at the
tester.
Minimum spark gap
6.0mm (0.24 in)
Troubleshooting
No spark or intermittent spark (Ignition circuit)
Procedure:
Check:
1) Fuses (Main, Ignition)
2) Battery
3) Sparkplug
4) Ignition spark cap
5) Spark plug cap resistance
6) Ignition coil resistance
7) Main switch
8) Pickup coil resistance
9) Rotor pickup coil resistance
10) Wiring connections (The entire Ignition circuit).
No Continuity
Continuity
Incorrect
Correct
Out of specification
or No spark
Incorrect
Meets Specification
Repair or replace the Spark Plug
Clean the Battery terminals and recheck
open circuit voltage.
Charge or replace the Battery.
Check the Charged condition of the Battery.
Open Circuit voltage
12.8 V or more
Replace with a new
Fuses (Main, Ignition)

Cub Cadet Challenger 550 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	Challenger 550
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English