IGNITION SYSTEM
CS-501SX, CS-501SXH
501sx
16
3-4 Inspecting ignition switch
1. Remove cleaner lid, air fi lter and cylinder cover.
2. Remove switch lead (A) from ignition coil.
3. Connect one probe of Ohm-meter or multi-meter
to switch lead. Connect the other probe to cylinder
fi n (B).
4. When ignition switch is in “I” position, tester
should indicate infi nite resistance.
5. When ignition switch is in “O (STOP)” position,
tester should show that the circuit is in conducting
state (closed circuit).
6. If ignition switch is defective, replace with a new
one.
A
B
A
B
B
E
C
D
F
G
H
3-5 Replacing ignition switch
1. Remove cleaner lid, air fi lter and cylinder cover.
2. Remove bolts (A), washers (B) and bolts (C).
3. Remove carburetor elbow (D) and carburetor (E).
4. Loosen nut (F), and remove ignition switch (G)
with switch lead (H) from the unit.
5. Assemble new ignition switch with switch lead
on the unit. Fasten nut (F) on ignition switch.
G
