IGNITION SYSTEM
CS-2511TES
251Ts, 251TCs
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3-2 Testingspark
1. Unhook ring (A) with screwdriver (B) or equiva-
lent and open cap cover (C).
2. Remove spark plug cap (D) from spark plug (E).
3. Connect spark plug cap (D) to spark tester
897800-79931 (F), and connect spark tester lead
(G) on spark plug (E) as shown.
4. Screw in adjuster (f1) until the needle tips con-
tact. Turn out adjuster (f1) 4 turns to set spark
tester gap (f2) to 4 mm (0.16 in).
5. Turn ignition switch to “RUN” position. Pull start-
er grip several times.
6. If spark is steady blue or white at the tester gap,
ignition system is considered good.
7. If no spark exists or spark is intermittent in
yellow, orange, or red, continue with further inspec-
tion.
WARNING DANGER
*Donottestnear sparkplugholewithout
sparkpluginstalled,otherwisethereisa
chancetoignitefuelmixtureinsidecylinder.
*Do nottouchmetalpartsofsparktester
whileperformingthetesttoavoidreceiving
electricalshock.
*
Donotchecksparkinareawheregasoline
isspilledorammablegasesmayexist.
GASO
LINE
A
B
C
D
E
G
f1
f2
F