8-11
IGNITION SYSTEMELEC
NOYES
1
a
2
4. Ignition spark gap
The following procedure applies to all of the
spark plugs.
Disconnect the spark plug cap from the
spark plug.
Connect the ignition checker and spark
plug cap as shown.
Set the main switch to “ON”.
Measure the ignition spark gap .
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)
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.
Disconnect the ignition coil leads from the
wire harness.
Connect the pocket tester (Ω 1) to the
ignition coil as shown.
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Positive tester probe
ignition coil terminal
Negative tester probe
ignition coil terminal
Connect the pocket tester (Ω 1k) to the
ignition coil as shown. Measure the primary coil resistance.
Primary coil resistance
1.19 1.61 Ω at 20C
Negative tester probe
ignition coil terminal
Positive tester probe
spark plug terminal
1
2
Measure the secondary coil resistance.
Secondary coil resistance
8.5 11.5 kΩ at 20C
Is the ignition coil OK?
YESNO
Replace the ignition
coil.
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