Tecumseh TC Series - Ignition Troubleshooting - No Start; Ignition Troubleshooting - Erratic Operation

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IGNITION TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Will Not Start
Check For Spark
Engine Runs Erratically
Or Shuts Off, Restarts
SPARK
NO SPARK
Check flywheel for damaged
or sheared key
Set proper air gap on solid
state module
Test solid state module for
intermittent or weak spark
Fuel system problem -
see Chapter 3 -
"Troubleshooting"
Replace spark plug
Isolate engine and repeat
test
Equipment problem, check
switches, wiring and
equipment controls
Engine problem, check for
shorts or grounds in wiring
Disconnect ignition cut-off
wire at the solid state
module and repeat test
Check for proper air gap on
solid state module and
repeat test
Check flywheel magnets for
strength
Test solid state module
NO SPARK
SPARK
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