IGNITION SYSTEM
CS-271T
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3-8 Replacing ignition coil
1. Remove air cleaner cover and starter assembly.
Disconnect spark plug cap from spark plug.
2. Disconnect primary lead terminal (A) from igni-
tion coil. Loosen bolts (B) of ignition coil.
3. Remove ignition coil from cylinder, taking care of
collars (C).
4. Remove spark plug cap, spark plug cap coil and
grommet (D) from high tension lead (Refer to “3-7
Replacing spark plug cap and coil”).
5. Install grommet (D), spark plug cap and spark
plug cap coil to new ignition coil.
6. Loosely install new ignition coil and collars (C)
with two bolts (B). Set air gap (Refer to “3-9 Setting
pole shoe air gaps“). Tighten two bolts (B).
7. Set grommet (D) in place and connect spark
plug cap to spark plug. Reinstall disassembled
parts.
C
3-7 Replacing spark plug cap and coil
1. Disconnect spark plug cap (A) from spark plug.
2. Apply some oil in spark plug cap (A) for easy re-
moval from high tension lead (B).
3. Pull spark plug cap away from high tension lead.
4. Inspect spark plug cap coil (C) for corrosion
and correct connection. Inspect spark plug cap for
cracks. Replace as required.
NOTE:
Make sure spark plug cap coil (C) contacts
center core of high tension lead when reinstalling
it.
5. Coat end of high tension lead (B) with small
amount of oil, and insert it into spark plug cap (A)
as shown, until the spark plug cap coil is properly
seated in the cap.
A
B
C
A
B
A
B
D
B
