53Series 4180 Powerhead
: Take the screw (1) out of the fan 
housing and remove the engine.
Support the engine so that it 
does not drop when the screw is 
removed.
1
: Release and remove screw (1) 
with connector tag.
: Take out the screw (2) with 
washer.
: Remove the ignition module.
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1
2
Depending on the type of cylinder, 
the ignition module is mounted to 
the cylinder with or without washers.
The height of the cylinder bosses for 
mounting the ignition module are 
different:
: a = 6.7 mm: Mount ignition 
module without washers
: a = 4.7 mm: Mount ignition 
module with washers
a
: In this case, fit the washers (1) 
between the cylinder and ignition 
module.
1
1
Both models
: Slide the setting gauge 
4118 890 6401 (2) between the 
arms of the ignition module (1) 
and the flywheel (3).
– Press the ignition module against 
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1
2
3
the setting gauge.
– Tighten down the screws, b
3.4
Reassemble all other parts in the 
reverse sequence.
To test the ignition module, use 
either the ZAT 4 ignition system 
tester 5910 850 4503 or the ZAT 3 
ignition system tester 
5910 850 4520.
The ignition test refers only to a 
spark test, not to ignition timing.