User manual

8-10
IGNITION SYSTEM
ELEC
NO YES
1
a
2
4. Ignition spark gap
The following procedure applies to all of the
spark plugs.
S Disconnect the ignition coil from the spark
plug.
S Connect the dynamic spark tester and
ignition coil as shown.
S Turn the main switch to “ON”.
S Measure the ignition spark gap .
S Crank the engine by pushing the starter
switch and gradually increase the spark gap
until a misfire occurs.
Minimum ignition spark gap
6 mm (0.24 in)
S Is there a spark and is the spark gap within
specification?
The ignition system
is OK.
5. Ignition coil resistance
The following procedure applies to all of the
ignition coils.
S Disconnect the ignition coil leads from the
wire harness.
S Connect the pocket tester (Ω 1) to the
ignition coil as shown.
Positive tester probe !
ignition coil terminal
Negative tester probe !
ignition coil terminal
S Connect the pocket tester (Ω 1k) to the
ignition coil as shown.
S Measure the primary coil resistance.
Primary coil resistance
0.17 X 0.23 Ω at 20_C (68_F)
Negative tester probe !
ignition coil terminal
Positive tester probe !
spark plug terminal
1
2
S Measure the secondary coil resistance.
Secondary coil resistance
4.8 X 7.2 kΩ at 20_C (68_F)
S Is the ignition coil OK?
YES NO
Replace the ignition
coil.
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