Ignition
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Ignition Specifications
Ignition Specifications at 20 °C (68 °F)
Ignition type Digital capacitor discharge ignition
Spark plug type NGK DPR6E
Spark plug gap 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in.)
Ignition timing at idle 3° ± 3° BTDC
Ignition timing at WOT 25° ± 3 BTDC
ECM RPM limiter
RPM overspeed 6300 ± 200 RPM
Ignition coil
Primary Sealed internal
Secondary 2.2 k ohms ± 15%
Ignition coil to flywheel gap 0.3 mm (0.012 in.)
Lubricants, Sealants, Adhesives
Tube Ref No.
Description Where Used Part No.
66
Loctite 242 Threadlocker
Recoil starter assembly mounting bolts
Fuel tank mounting bolts
92-809821
Special Tools
Flywheel Holder
91‑83163M
Holds and/or turns the flywheel while making engine repairs, also used to torque
the flywheel or the engine coupler.
Puller Set FT8948‑1
Aids in the removal of the flywheel from the engine.
DMT 2004 Digital Multimeter 91‑892647A01
A
C O
M
m
A
V H z
mV
V
H z TEMP
m A
A
IG
IP
OFF
H z
TEMP
4516
Measures RPM on spark ignition (SI) engines, ohms, amperes, AC and DC
voltages; records maximums and minimums simultaneously, and accurately
reads in high RFI environments.
Timing Light 91‑99379
Allows a technician to check ignition timing.