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10-1-3 IGNITION SYSTEM
Check the followings for lack of spark.
(1) Wires of the ignition coil, spark plug or contact breaker disconnected.
(2) Ignition coil damaged and shorted.
(3) Spark plug cable wet or soaked with oil.
(4) Spark plug dirty or wet.
(5) Spark plug electrode gap incorrect.
(6) Spark plug electrode is connected or bridged.
(7) Incorrect spark timing.
10-2 ENGINE MISFIRES
(1) Incorrect spark plug electrode gap. Adjust it to anywhere between 0.7 and 0.8 mm.
(2) Ignition cable worn and leaking.
(3) Sparks weak.
(4) Ignition wire connections loose.
(5) Water in gasoline.
(6) Insufficient compression.
10-3 ENGINE STOPS
(1) Fuel tank empty. Water, dirt, gum, etc. in gasoline.
(2) Vapor lock, i. e., gasoline evaporating in the fuel lines due to overheat around the engine.
(3) Vapor lock in the fuel lines or carburetor due to the use of too volatile winter gas in the hot season.
(4) Air vent hole in the fuel tank cap plugged.
(5) Bearing parts seized due to lack of oil.
(6) Magneto or ignition coil faulty.