Section 02 TROUBLESHOOTING
Sub-Section 05 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
02-05-7
6. Verify condition of ignition generator coils.
a.Mechanically damaged part. Vibration problem. Electrically damaged part.
Tighten mounting screws. Replace coils.
7. Verify CDI (Capacitor discharge ignition) module.
a.Mechanically damaged part. Vibration problem. Electrically damaged part.
Tighten mounting screws. Replace CDI module, retest and verify ignition timing.
SYMPTOM ENGINE STALLS
CONDITION AT LOW SPEED
Test/Inspection 1. Verify items 4, 5 and 6 above.
SYMPTOM IRREGULAR ENGINE SPEED
CONDITION AT HIGH SPEED
Test/Inspection 1. Verify items 4, 5 and 6 above.
CONDITION AT LOW SPEED
Test/Inspection 1. Verify items 4 and 5 above and trigger coil/flywheel protrusion air-gap.
a. Air-gap too large.
Readjust air-gap.
SYMPTOM ENGINE IS MISFIRING — ERRATIC SPARK AT SPARK PLUG
CONDITION RIDING ON WET SNOW
Test/Inspection 1. Verify if spark plug wires and/or spark plug cap seals are sealing-out moisture.
a.Defective wires and/or seals.
Replace defective part.
2. Verify if ignition system wiring harness connectors are in good condition
and/or are sealing-out moisture.
a.Loose connectors, corroded terminals or defective parts.
Clean terminals and apply silicone dielectric grease. Replace defective parts.
CONDITION NORMAL USE
Test/Inspection 1. Verify misfiring by observing flash of stroboscopic timing light; unplug
connectors between magneto/generator and vehicle wiring harness to isolate
problem. Check condition of connectors.
a.Defective spark plug and/or cables/caps. Defective electrical system wiring
harness and/or accessories and/ignition cut-out switches. Condition of connector
terminals.
Replace defective parts and/or repair damaged wires. Replace defective
switch(es). Clean terminals and apply silicone dielectric grease.
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