AD Boivin 2002 Snow Hawk, Service Manual

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14 - 13
3) Start the motor and check to see that if the “Indicator"
light is illuminated.
4) Push the "RESET" button and repeat step 3 twice more.
Results:
a) The "Indicator" light comes on: The power
created by the generator ignition coil
corresponds to the prescribed tolerances.
b) The "Indicator" light does not come on: The
problem is a result of a defect in the generator
ignition coil.
POWER OF THE IGNITION COIL
A paper clip measuring about 20 mm (3/4 in) will be used as a
test adapter for the following verification.
1) Fix the test adapter around the spark plug cable, in
other words, near the spark plug on the MAG side.
2) Connect the tester wires, then place the switch and the
dial in the following positions:
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NOTICE:
If the N wire of the tester is connected to the cable of the spark
plug on the PTO side, the result will be a different reading.
3) Start the motor and check the "Indicator" light.
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NOTICE:
If the engine starts, let it turn at low speed while
observing the indicator. Then turn the engine off.
Tester wires Wires of the tester component Position of the tester switch Position of the tester dial
N (2)
Test adaptor (paper
clip on the spark
plug wire)
P (1)
Engine ground
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