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22.1
Checking the ignition system
Warning
Risk of injury
The ignition system is under high voltage.
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To avoid the danger of an electric shock, do not touch metal parts and the ends of the connection cable during and imme-
diately after measuring.
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Remove the fuel tank. (
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Pull out the spark plug connector and remove the spark plug connector from the
ignition wire. Keep the free end of the ignition wire at a distance of
from the
ground.
Guideline
Distance
5 mm (0.2 in)
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Forcefully step on the kickstarter, pushing it all the way down.
Info
Do not open the throttle.
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Check the ignition spark.
» If there is no visible ignition spark:
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Check the kill switch. (
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Check the cable from the alternator to the ignition coil.
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Check the ignition coil. (
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Check the spark plug connector. (
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Change the spark plug.
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Mount the spark plug connector back on the ignition wire. Turn out the spark plug
and insert it into the spark plug connector. Keep the spark plug connected to
ground.
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Forcefully step on the kickstarter, pushing it all the way down.
Info
Do not open the throttle.
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Check the ignition spark.
» If there is no visible ignition spark:
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Change the spark plug.
22.2
Checking the spark plug connector
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Measure the removed spark plug connector with a multimeter.
Spark plug connector
Resistance at: 20 °C (68 °F)
4.3… 5.7 k
Ω
» If the displayed value does not equal the setpoint value:
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Change the spark plug connector.
22.3
Checking the ignition coil
Condition
Fuel tank removed.
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Remove the spark plug connector.
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